Gilgai Plains Primary School

Find out more about the kindergarten next to Gilgai Plains Primary School.

We built a new primary school in Kalkallo. It opened in 2022 and helps the growing local population get great education close to home. The school is open for enrolments from Prep to Grade 6.

Anthea Jamieson was appointed as the first principal of the school.

The school was previously known by its interim name, Kalkallo Common Primary School, during the planning phase. We consulted with the community on the school's name from 11 June to 25 June 2021. Gilgai (pronounced gihl-guy) is a Woi wurrung word of the Wurundjeri people meaning small waterhole.

Facilities

The school has the following facilities:

• an administration building, which includes library, art, food and science learning spaces
• a performing arts and physical education building
• 2 learning neighbourhoods
• 2 outdoor hardcourts
• sports field
• bike shed
• playgrounds

Design consultation

In 2018, we consulted with local communities gaining new schools in Melbourne's fastest growing outer suburbs – including Gilgai Plains Primary School. We captured each local area's broad aspirations and used this feedback in our concept designs.

During January and February 2020, we held a second round of engagement. We invited locals to share their ideas and the things that mattered most about their new school.

Families wanted to see:

• a big courtyard area with native plants in their new school
• areas for socialising that students and parents could use before and after school
• areas for both individual and group learning
• spaces to be creative

They also wanted art, music and outdoor play integrated into the school.

Our consultation received strong and consistent feedback. Our architects used this to help shape your school's design.

Kinder

We helped expand the kinder next to Gilgai Plains Primary School. This may help local children make a smooth transition from pre-school and reduce the number of drop-offs for some parents with kinder and school-aged children.

This was provided in partnership with Hume City Council.