Toolamba Primary School

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Toolamba Primary School
MottoWhere Everyone Counts
Established1894
Principal Heather Kennedy
Address
Wren St, Toolamba 3614
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Website http://www.toolamba.ps.vic.edu.au

Toolamba Primary School is a primary school of approximately 190 students located in the township of Toolamba, 17 kilometres south of Shepparton on the western side of the Goulburn River. [1] The principal is Heather Kennedy. [2]

It includes a kindergarten. [3]

A fire destroyed the school in 2010. Students continued their education in other schools in the district and a portable facility was used until late 2012 when a new school was completed. [4] [5]

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References

  1. http://www.toolambaps.vic.edu.au/
  2. "Toolamba Primary School". knowyourschools.com.au. Retrieved April 28, 2017.
  3. "Toolamba Kindergarten: Kindergarten & Fungroup". grpsa.com.au. Retrieved April 28, 2017.
  4. Allison Jess (4 February 2010). "Toolamba Primary School destroyed". abc.net.au. ABC. Retrieved April 28, 2017.
  5. "Toolamba Primary Rises From the Ashes". The Adviser. 7 November 2012. Retrieved April 28, 2017.