Take a look at Tooby Primary School

TOOBORAC Primary School needs just twelve enrolments for it to operate next year, and will hold a school tour today, Friday 11 July, at 9.30am

The school was deemed non-operational last year after enrolment numbers fell due to families leaving the area and older students moving on to high school.

A playgroup has been running at the school each week during term time and the Tooborac Primary School Community Action Group was formed to develop an enrolment strategy.

Last week the playgroup held a party for the end of term and to thank Janita Dundon who has been running the group.

“I have really enjoyed planning the sessions and am grateful everyone was willing to sing and dance along with me,” she said.

“The ball is rolling with a new coordinator for Term 3.

“All the details will be on our Tooborac Playgroup Facebook page.”

Parents of the children attending the playgroup are hoping the school will be operational again by the time their children are old enough to attend but for most, it won’t be until 2027.

Emily Alexandra is hoping the school will be operational by the time daughter Leonie is ready to attend.

“When I first came to a playgroup while the school was operating, I walked through the gates and was greeted by beautiful gardens, children’s art and craft, a flock of healthy chickens and engaging staff,” she said.

“Tooborac is our school of choice because after having a tour I could see how nurturing and vibrant the environment and multi-age learning was.

“The children were relaxed, confident and capable and I was absolutely gobsmacked at the quality on offer right on our doorstep.

“We are very lucky to have this school for our children. It is a real treasure and has so much to offer us all.

“We have attended the volunteer-led playgroup regularly and have cherished the weekly catch ups with other families and making precious memories together in the pre-school years.

“I have put my hand up to run some sessions if needed next term to keep up the momentum and to contribute to the community we have found a sense of belonging in.”

Private tours are available for anyone who can’t make it today. To book a tour, contact Friends of Tooborac Primary School volunteer Sue Anderson on 0438 568 570.

“We only need a handful of enrolments to operate next year so let’s fill in the enrolment form and make it happen,” said Ms Alexandra.

Enrolment forms will be made available after the tour and via the playgroup which runs during school terms.