Message from the Principal

On behalf of the staff and school council, I would like to extend a warm welcome to all children and parents of the school, and also to those beginning their association with Blackburn Lake Primary School.

On behalf of the staff and school council, I would like to extend a warm welcome to all community members of Blackburn Lake Primary School (BLPS).

I am extremely proud and honoured to be the Principal of this wonderful school and cherish the opportunity to continue to assist in the development of our most precious resource - our children.

Situated next to the beautiful Blackburn Lake Sanctuary, the school’s grounds are nestled in a quiet streetscape away from major roads. The school's natural environment reflects a country feel, a tree-lined retreat from the hustle and bustle of Eastern Metropolitan Melbourne.

We are a school that places high importance on developing a sense of community. Many opportunities exist for students, parents, friends, families and community members to participate in a wide range of curricular and extracurricular programs and events.

BLPS has a current enrolment of 552 students with 24 classes. Most classes are straight classes; however, student cohort numbers at times necessitate the creation of multi-age classes, e.g. ½, ¾. In 2024 we have 3 multi-age classes.

At BLPS, each student is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. Students have a range of opportunities to develop their skills

and knowledge in areas of interest through carefully planned and innovative programs.

Our school motto "Learning Together", acknowledges the importance of:

Creating strong partnerships between home and school
Incorporating student voice and agency into learning
Delivering sequentially planned, engaging curriculum
Providing differentiated learning opportunities
Fostering safe and supportive learning environments
Establishing clear learning and behavioural expectations
Using technology as a tool to enhance learning
Communicating well

Our tiered approach, to student well-being, helps to create

a sense of connectedness, care and belonging and provides a platform for students to achieve outstanding academic results.

Blackburn Lake Primary School staff are enthusiastic

highly professional educators and bring a wealth of knowledge and commitment to their crucial task of guiding students towards a fulfilling and productive seven years of primary education.

As Principal, my door is always open to parents wishing to discuss anything at all related to the school.