Mahogany Rise Primary School

We significantly upgraded and modernised Mahogany Rise Primary School as part of the of the Frankston North Education Plan.

This included:

• innovative, flexible spaces that support modern teaching practices, and allow the school to offer integrated family, health and wellbeing services
• integrating the early learning centre
• a welcoming community area, inviting parents and the wider community to share school resources.

The early learning centre includes the 'Our Place' model, a one-stop-shop for the community which aims to promote positive education outcomes for families and children.

The Our Place model was developed as part of the partnership between the Department of Education and the Colman Foundation. The model offers parents and families access to a range of services from one location, including:

• kindergarten for three-year-olds (funded from 2022)
• funded kindergarten for four-year-olds
• primary, secondary and adult education
• maternal and child health services
• health and wellbeing support
• training and job seeking services.

Mahogany Rise Primary School used this funding to build a community kitchen, as well as fit out the inside of the community hub.