Kurrun Primary School

Kurrun Primary School was chosen as the new school name following community consultation. Kurrun (pronounced kur-run) is a Bunurong word meaning wattle.

We used Officer Rix Road Primary School as an interim name while the school was being built and established.

Gavan Hughes has been appointed as the new principal of this school.

Gavan has been an educator for over 19 years, working in formal school leadership positions and as part of the School Improvement Division for the South Eastern Victoria Region. Gavan is passionate about improving learning and wellbeing outcomes. He looks forward to working with the students, staff and the broader Kurrun Primary School community to develop a high-performing, inclusive school with a strong sense of school connectedness and belonging.

The school includes:

• an administration building with a library, staff offices and amenities as well as specialist teaching areas for science and food technology
• 2 learning neighbourhood buildings, incorporating general purpose classrooms, flexible and collaborative teaching spaces
• a community hub building with a competition-grade gymnasium, canteen, music and drama space
• 2 outdoor hardcourts
• a sports field

School zones are available at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.

For all enrolment enquiries please email kurrun.ps@education.vic.gov.au.

Every new Victorian primary school will have a kindergarten on-site or next door. Co-locating kindergartens at primary schools provides many benefits for Victorian families, including making:

• kindergarten programs easier to access
• drop-off time simpler and more convenient
• the transition from kindergarten to school smoother for children.

As such, we partnered with Cardinia Shire Council to build Konewark Integrated Children’s Centre (formerly known as Officer South/Rix Road Integrated Children's and Family Centre).

This centre delivers 3 and 4-year-old kindergarten, maternal and child health services, family services, supported playgroups, counselling services and community meeting spaces. It was completed in 2022.