It wasn’t just the start of a new school year in Wyndham last week, in some cases it was the start of a whole new school.
All up, seven Wyndham public schools opened their doors for the first time on January 30 and 31: Bemin Secondary College and Warreen Primary School in Truganina, Brinbeal Secondary College and Wimba Primary School in Tarneit, Laa Yulta Primary School in Mambourin and Walcom Ngarrwa Secondary College and Nganboo Borron School in Werribee.
Private schools also made their debut, with Tarneit North’s St Teresa of Kolkata Catholic Primary School opening on Thursday February 1.
“The first day was so exciting,” said principal Robyn Kelly.
“Everyone was waiting at the gate. We had a guard of honour with our beautiful staff, and all the kids were very excited to come in and experience their classrooms for the first time.”
Ms Kelly said St Teresa’s had a mixture of experienced teachers and graduates, creating a supportive and enjoyable environment for staff and students.
“We’re so lucky to have this beautiful building to come to each day, and most of the landscaping is done, so the children are able to go out at recess and enjoy the football oval, the basketball court, the handball court and the giant sandpit.”
