The first pupils to attend the new Riverbend Primary School in Wyndham Vale experienced their first day in the classroom on Friday.
Werribee MP Tim Pallas visited the school to welcome the pupils last week.
Riverbend Primary School has more than 110 pupils starting this year, including 44 prep pupils.
The school, which will eventually cater for 575 pupils, includes three learning neighbourhoods, outdoor play courts, a performing arts and physical education building and a sports field.
The Wunggurrwil Dhurrung Centre, which opened at the beginning of last year, is located next to Riverbend Primary School and has space for 99 four-year-old kindergarten pupils.
More than one million students, including 84,000 preps, returned to classrooms across the state last week.
Fourteen new schools have opened in Victoria this year, including Garrang Wilam Primary School in Truganina, Eynesbury Primary School, Footscray High School’s Pilgrim campus and Oberon High School in Armstrong Creek.
“We’re building more new schools than any other state, anywhere else in the country – that’s good for children in Werribee and their education, and it’s good for jobs,” Mr Pallas said.
Education Minister James Merlino said: “The first day of school is a big day every year – but particularly after the year we had last year. I thank every teacher, student and parent for their efforts last year and wish them well for the year ahead”.
