Nestled in the heart of our growing community, not far from Officer, Clyde, and Pakenham, Cardinia Primary School is proud to be a small country school with a very big heart.
With just 180 children, we truly live our motto of being a caring family school.
At Cardinia Primary School, every child is known, valued and supported.
We believe that education is about more than academic success – it is about nurturing the whole child.
We meet every student where they are, both emotionally and academically, ensuring they feel safe, confident and ready to learn.
Our closed-plan classrooms and small class sizes allow our highly skilled and dedicated teachers to provide personalised, high-quality instruction.
Our staff are exceptional educators who go above and beyond to deliver the very best learning opportunities for every child.
In addition to strong classroom programs, our specialist teachers enrich learning in performing arts, visual arts, Auslan and science, ensuring our students experience a broad and engaging curriculum.
We are also proud of our Eco Zone, where students develop a deep understanding of sustainability and caring for our planet. It is a space where hands-on learning brings environmental education to life and encourages students to become thoughtful, responsible global citizens.
At Cardinia Primary School, we know the social side of schooling is just as important as academic growth.
Our outdoor spaces provide experiences well beyond expectations.
Students enjoy a fitness track, outdoor exercise equipment, and musical instruments, two cubby houses, an undercover basketball court, a netball court and a much-loved gaga pit – a favourite gathering place for many of our children.
We have a Nudel Kart club and science, gardening and drama clubs. Our library is also open, so our students have lots of choices if they want a change from being in the yard at lunch times.
Tradition and community connection are at the heart of our school culture.
Each year, families join us for our much-loved beach picnic. We celebrate Easter with a colourful bonnet parade, host a whole-school sleepover and a whole-school camp, and finish the year with a spectacular Christmas concert that brings our entire community together.
These shared experiences create memories that last a lifetime and strengthen the bonds that make our school feel like family.
We cherish family involvement and warmly welcome parents and carers to participate throughout the year. Our doors are always open, and we love showing visitors what makes our school so special.
We are also pleased to consider out-of-zone enrolments.
If you would like to experience our caring family school for yourself, we would be delighted to show you around. Please contact us to book a tour.
I look forward to meeting you.
Susan Wepster,
Cardinia Primary School principal
