About our school
Aberfoyle Hub Primary School commenced in 1986 as an annex on the Aberfoyle Park High School campus whilst the new school was under construction.
In 1990 the school moved to its existing site as Aberfoyle Hub Junior Primary School and Aberfoyle Hub Primary School.
From 1990 to the present time, the school’s population has expanded and receded, in 2009 it became a single R-7 school and in 2021 it became an R-6 school with one Principal, a Deputy Principal and a Governing School Council.
The Aberfoyle Hub Primary School campus operates as one school, housed in five brick buildings and one transportable building.
Photos: circa 1980-1990
Sustainability
Creating a sustainable school environment underpins all that we do at Aberfoyle Hub Primary School. We are moving down the path to improving our environmental practices and reducing our impact on the planet. To support this Aberfoyle Hub has developed a SEMP (School Environmental Management Plan) endorsed by all staff and the Governing Council.
Aberfoyle Hub is a member of the Australian Sustainable Schools Initiative. The school has student representatives who attend The Field River (our local catchment) Environmental Forum and a student representative on the State Youth Environment Council. The students have an environmental voice through class meetings and through recommendations made by the Student Representative Council.
On the practical side we are:
- reducing our water usage by having waterless urinals in all male toilets
- using dual flush cisterns across the school
- collecting and recycling much of our paper and cardboard waste as well as collecting recyclable drink containers
- we monitor our local creek environment by testing water quality on Thalassa Creek
- we have 9.0kw of solar panels on the roof to supplement our electricity use
Our environment centre allows classes to be involved in:
- learning about sustainable gardening practices
- collecting and composting food scraps
- raising and planting vegetables in the school vegetable garden
- propagating seedlings for sale and planting
In 2012 we were selected by the Natural Resources Management Board to work closely with their education officers to further enhance our environmental practices. With their assistance we are developing closer links with the local community by the establishment of a shared gardening project on the school grounds.
The recycling programme also includes can and drink containers.
The money raised from this project goes toward environmental projects throughout the school.
Teachers and students are encouraged to ‘Reduce our carbon footprint!‘ by following these suggestions:-
In our classrooms we can:
- turn lights off at recess, lunch times and when out of room (Auslan, Music, Hall, MPR)
- turn computer screens off at recess and lunch, or any time not being used.
- turn off white boards when not being used for period of time.
- turn computers off every night and weekend.
- open windows and doors instead of using fans.
- turn the air conditioners off when leaving for the day.
Each class has one or two ‘energy monitors’ to help make sure these things happen and we reduce our carbon foot print by making sure lights and computers are off.
Our values
- Respect – actively listening, using good manners and considering others’ needs.
- Responsibility– honesty, trustworthiness and taking responsibility for our actions.
- Relationships – being kind and friendly to others, encouraging and helping others to achieve their best.
- Resilience – always trying our best and never giving up.
Our facilities
Hall
Our school hall is a large heritage building with state-of-the-art facilities. These include rooms equipped with portable devices for students to use, including tablets and iPads.
Oval
Our oval is fully fenced and equipped with toilets, a playground, BBQ facilities, soccer goals, football goals, netball court and 2 shelters.
Gymnasium
Inside our gym is a full basketball court, kitchen, toilets and a stage. The gym has heating and cooling so it can be safely used across all seasons.
Playgrounds and gardens
We have 2 nature-based playgrounds that provide a fun outdoor learning environment. Surrounding each playground is a nature garden where students can plant, nurture and learn.
Our early years playground is fully fenced, providing a safe environment for all Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 students.
“The learning experience at Aberfoyle Hub Primary School is fantastic. There’s full support from the teachers, who encourage and challenge my children to always do their best.”
Parent of Aberfoyle Hub Primary School Student