Heyfield Primary School is centrally located in the town of Heyfield in Gippsland. The school is prominently placed on a rise overlooking the town’s magnificent wetlands area.

Major building works are scheduled for commencement in September 2009 as part of the Federal Government’s Building the Education Revolution funding. This building program will give the school large brand new classrooms, a large spacious administration area, library, art room and undercover area. The current buildings are complemented by spacious grounds, a magnificent student fruit and vegetable garden, a historic old church (multi-purpose room), several large playgrounds, a fitness track and several multi-purpose asphalt courts.

The school currently has a student population of 130 in six classrooms (Prep, 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5 and 5/6). The school offers additional specialist programs in Art, Music and a one to one literacy assistance program for students in Year 1. All students have the opportunity to take part in the school's Swimming Program at the Heyfield Pool (seniors)  and Maffra Aquatic Centre (Juniors). Students in years 3-6 have the opportunity to be involved in the school's Camping Program. Students are actively encouraged to represent the school in athletics, swimming, cross country as well as both Summer and Winter Sports.

The school is part of the Active After School Communities Program which runs each term for seven weeks each Tuesday and Wednesday from 3.00pm until 4.00pm. There is no charge for this program and a wide variety of activities are on offer such as archery, dance, tennis and minor games.

Each classroom is equipped with computers which all have internet access. The school will also have interactive whiteboards and each class will have one installed before the end of 2010. The school realises the importance of keeping abreast of new technologies and readily implements new ICT initiatives. 

School tours can be arranged by phoning the school on (03) 5148 2666 or emailing the Principal Mr. Russell Hodgson hodgson.russell.rj@edumail.vic.gov.au or alternatively information can be mailed by post.

Heyfield Primary School has a strong focus on learning, particularly in the area of literacy. As a parent you can expect to see:

• Brand new spacious, well equipped classrooms that focus on individualised learning.
• Up to date ICT equipment being utilised including wireless desk top computers and electronic whiteboards.
• Attractive landscaped play areas in a beautiful treed environment.
• Extra support and assistance for your child, including one to one literacy assistance program for Year 1 students deemed at risk with their reading, literacy support groups and maths extension activities.
• A range of specialist programs are offered – Recorder and Guitar tutorage,  Art , Camping Program (Years 3-6) and Whole School Sport.
• An Active After School Program offered each Tuesday and Wednesday from 3.00pm – 4.00pm

We value parent involvement in our school and we acknowledge that you are the one who know your child best. To enable us to work with you we offer:

• One-on-one parent/teacher interviews in June, and by request in December.
• An open door policy whereby parents can assist in classrooms, interact with other parents on fundraising activities or just interact with the dedicated teaching staff.
• We communicate weekly through a newsletter but class teachers also send out class newsletters and other communiqués.
• Heyfield Primary School also has a strong focus on welfare employing a 0.8 time fraction Welfare Coordinator.

I look forward to working closely and supportively with you and your family.

Russell Hodgson
Principal