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Alamanda K-9 College

Australia, Melbourne

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The school at a glance
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 5 - 15 years
Pupil numbers 3350
Type Co-educational
Opened 2013
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP)
Taught languages English, Mandarin
Strengths Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts, STEM
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Leadership and Professional
Stages Primary School, Middle School
Introduction

Alamanda K-9 College is in Point Cook, Victoria, Australia. Opened in 2013, it serves students aged five to 15 and is organised into five sub-schools: Prep – The Burrow; Years 1–2; Years 3–4; Years 5–6; Years 7–9. It follows the International Baccalaureate framework, delivering the Primary Years Programme for Prep–Year 6 and implementing the Middle Years Programme for Years 7–9 since 2016. The college operates a 1-to-1 iPad program with classrooms equipped for personal devices and MacBooks, and it emphasises digital pedagogy across the curriculum, supported by McRel and Marzano. Mandarin is offered as an additional language. The Arts program covers media, drama, visual arts, photography, music and dance, with Alamanda Production providing student theatre and performance opportunities. F1 in Schools, including Team Hadron, has World Finals success; the 2024/25 season includes about 80 students across two teams. The college has Australian affiliation; motto: Dare to be Wise and proud.

The Essentials

Alamanda K-9 College has 3,350 pupils.

Location
The school is located in Point Cook, Victoria, Australia. The address is 86-100 Alamanda BLV, Point Cook 3030. Alamanda K-9 College sits in the growth corridor of Point Cook.

Stages
Alamanda K-9 College is structured into Junior School (Prep to Grade 6) and Middle School (Years 7–9). The Primary Years Programme is delivered from Prep to Grade 6, and Years 7–9 participate in the Middle Years Programme.

Pupil Nationality Mix
93 nationalities represented. A high proportion of students have English as an additional language. Student backgrounds include South African, Indonesian, Indian, Malaysian, New Zealand, Dutch, Chinese, Greek, English and Australian.

Additional learning support
Literacy and numeracy support is provided with differentiated instruction to meet individual learning needs. The college has a high proportion of students with English as an additional language.

Country affiliation
The school has an Australian affiliation and engages with national pride in what it means to be Australian.

School day structure
Primary School hours are 8:40am–2:50pm; Secondary School (Years 7–9) hours are 9:30am–3:40pm. Classrooms are open at 8:30am, with teachers available to speak with parents after hours or by appointment.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniform can be purchased via the Noone Uniform website or in-store. Second-hand uniform is available onsite at the Uniform Hut. Opening hours are 3:00pm - 4:00pm, Monday to Friday.

Food Options
Lunch orders are managed through Flexischools. A canteen operates on site.

House System
House sporting events are part of Alamanda's school life.

Governance and Ownership
The school is governed by the Victorian Department of Education. School Council includes DoE representatives.
Fees
School and cohort
- Alamanda K‑9 College is a Victorian government day school serving Prep (Foundation) through Year 9.

Application fees
- For Australian citizens and permanent residents there is no application fee for enrolment; the school follows Victorian government enrolment arrangements and does not require a general enrolment/application charge.

Tuition fees (Prep–Year 9) — domestic (Australian citizens and permanent residents)
- Annual tuition: AUD 0 per year for each year level (Prep through Year 9).
- Per term tuition: AUD 0 per term for each year level.
- Explanation: Victorian government schools provide the standard curriculum without compulsory tuition charges; costs for curriculum delivery are covered by government funding, while schools may invite voluntary contributions or charge for optional/user‑pays items.

Tuition fees — full‑fee overseas (international) students
- Alamanda K‑9 College operates as a government day school; there are no standard domestic tuition charges. If a government school accepts full‑fee overseas (FFPOS/CRICOS) students, those students are charged separate full‑fee tuition and must follow the Department and Commonwealth requirements for deposits, invoicing and refunds under the international student framework. Alamanda does not publish a public FFPOS tuition schedule for Prep–Year 9.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Voluntary contributions and user‑pays items (for example excursions, camps, optional programs) are set and published by the school each year; the school council approves the arrangements and the school must publish its Parent Contributions arrangements in advance. Payment due dates for those charges are set by the school and communicated in the published arrangements and fee notices.
- Typical practice for Victorian government schools is to invoice for contributions, excursions and optional items when the activity is confirmed (commonly term‑by‑term or per activity); the department requires clear communication of timing so families can plan.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable. Alamanda K‑9 College is a day school (school hours are published for primary and middle years). No boarding program or boarding fees apply.

Other costs and typical charges parents should expect
- Uniforms: uniform items are sold through the school's official supplier (Noone Uniform) and via the school's second‑hand uniform hut; uniform purchase costs apply and are itemised by the uniform supplier. Payment for uniform purchases is handled via the supplier's payment channels.
- Essential student learning items and booklists: schools may request parents purchase stationery, textbooks or learning materials to own; if parents do not purchase those items, the school must provide free access necessary for curriculum delivery. Specific booklist costs are set each year.
- Camps, excursions and extracurricular activities: user‑pays charges may apply for non‑curriculum optional activities and for some camps/excursions; families eligible for the Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) can receive assistance (2026 CSEF payment level and application windows are administered by the Department).
- Instrumental music, elective programs or private lessons: these are commonly offered on a user‑pays basis where applicable and billed separately.
- Outside‑of‑hours care and canteen/lunch orders: before/after school care and canteen orders are charged separately; the school uses common digital ordering/payment platforms for these services.

Refund information
- Voluntary contributions are voluntary and typically not treated as refundable payments; refunds for user‑pays activities (for example camps or excursions) are managed on a case‑by‑case basis depending on whether a cost has already been incurred and on the school's published arrangements. The Department's Parent Contributions policy requires transparent arrangements and that schools apply financial‑help provisions for families in hardship. For international (FFPOS/CRICOS) enrolments, separate statutory refund requirements under the ESOS/CRICOS framework apply.

Fee payment options and practical channels
- The school uses standard school payment platforms for transactional items: QuickCliq and Flexischools are used for canteen, lunches and some payments; uniform purchases are handled via the named uniform supplier's online/store channels. Families are able to use the payment options supported by those platforms (typically credit/debit card and electronic payment channels). For invoices and larger school charges, the school will publish the accepted methods (for example BPAY, EFT/Electronic transfer or card payments) as part of its Parent Contributions / fees notice each year; families can contact the College office for alternative payment arrangements or for support under the Financial Help for Families provisions.

Summary (what parents should plan for)
- No tuition or application fees for domestic Prep–Year 9 students (AUD 0 per term and per year). Expect separate costs for uniforms, stationery/booklists, optional extracurricular programs, camps and some excursions; these are published and invoiced by the school as voluntary contributions or user‑pays items. Eligible families may access CSEF assistance for camp/sport/excursion costs. Payment channels include the school's online platforms (QuickCliq/Flexischools) and the uniform supplier's online/store options; the school publishes invoicing and payment terms for any billed items each year.
Academics

Alamanda K-9 College teaches IB (PYP) for students aged 5 to 15.

Curriculum
Primary Years Programme (PYP) for Prep to Year 6 and Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Years 7–9, with MYP implementation having commenced in 2016. The college is a 1-to-1 iPad school and uses technology to engage learning. Core subjects include Literacy, Numeracy, Science, History/Geography, Information and Communications Technology, Health and Philosophy, with Mandarin offered as an additional language. From Years 1 to 6 the curriculum progresses toward more discrete subject areas and integrates inquiry-based approaches, aiming to be internationally minded with instruction supported by McRel and Marzano strategies. Classrooms are modern and equipped with up-to-date technology including personal iPads and MacBooks, and specialist teachers contribute to a broad and balanced program.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school provides a safe, caring, and inclusive learning community. Positive relationships are a core focus to support students' social and emotional development. The IB learner profile guides character development with attributes such as Thinkers, Communicators, Principled, Open-minded, Caring, Risk-takers, Balanced, and Reflective. The Burrow PREP program introduces learners to the Primary Years Programme and uses the learner profile as a foundation for developing effective learners.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The core curriculum is supported by a range of specialist teachers. Literacy and numeracy are emphasised across the program. Literacy support is provided to those who need additional assistance.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
There is a high proportion of students with English as an additional language. Mandarin is provided as an additional language.

Mental Wellbeing
The school provides a safe, supportive environment and aims to build positive relationships within a caring and inclusive school community. The IB learner profile emphasises personal well-being and balanced development.

Safeguarding
The school complies with Child Safe Standards and has updated child safety policies and procedures. Policies are published for parents to view. A principal contact is available for questions.
Parent Experience

History
Alamanda K-9 College opened in 2013 in Point Cook. The inaugural year enrolled 371 students and the college has grown to about 3,350 students. The school is organized into five sub-schools: Prep – The Burrow; Years 1–2; Years 3–4; Years 5–6; Years 7–9. The college follows the International Baccalaureate framework, delivering the Primary Years Programme for Prep to Year 6 and implementing the Middle Years Programme for Years 7–9 since 2016. The school is a 1-to-1 iPad school.

Community
Alamanda K-9 College acknowledges the Kulin Nation as the first custodians of the land and pays respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the school and community. It welcomes all communities from all cultures and backgrounds into its school community. The community is described as vibrant, caring, and inclusive. The campus is located at 86-100 Alamanda Boulevard, Point Cook, Victoria.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Prep to Year 6 is The Burrow, and Years 7–9 comprise the Middle School. Classrooms are modern and well equipped with up-to-date technology, including personal iPads and MacBooks. Alamanda follows the International Baccalaureate framework, delivering the Primary Years Programme for Prep to Year 6 and implementing the Middle Years Programme since 2016. Mandarin is offered as an additional language. The school emphasises digital pedagogy across the curriculum and maintains a safe, supportive learning environment under the motto Dare to be Wise.

Sports Facilities
Sporting and Outdoor Education Program includes after-school sports training and inter-school competition. Inter-school sports are scheduled for the Junior and Middle schools, and House sporting events are part of the program. These activities aim to develop physical well-being and life skills beyond sport.

Academic Facilities
Classrooms are modern and well equipped with up-to-date technology including personal iPads and MacBooks. The Arts program encompasses media, drama, visual arts, photography, music and dance, with instrumental tuition and the option to join a concert band. LOTE offerings include Mandarin. The school's IB alignment includes Primary Years Programme from Prep to Year 6, and Middle Years Programme for Years 7–9, with a strong emphasis on digital pedagogy and ICT integrated across the curriculum.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Sporting and Outdoor Education Program includes after-school training and inter-school competition, with House sporting events to build teamwork. Arts activities include instrumental tuition and opportunities to participate in band and other performing arts; The Arts program also covers media, drama, visual arts, photography, music and dance.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school runs an F1 in Schools program. Team Hadron represents Alamanda College, with a history of success including a first‑place finish at the F1 in Schools National Finals and a World Finals appearance in Singapore in 2023. The 2024/25 season includes about 80 students across two teams, with roles such as Team Principal, Design Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Graphic Designer, and Marketing and Sponsorship Manager. Students attend regular workshop sessions and participate in an internal competition at term end.

Arts & Creative
Alamanda Production offers student theatre and performance opportunities. The program provides avenues for creative collaboration and stage production, with productions showcased to the school community. It supports students exploring drama and performance beyond the classroom. Alamanda Production is listed as a dedicated extracurricular activity.

Leadership & Professional
Within F1 in Schools, students take on leadership and professional roles including Team Principal, Design Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Graphic Designer, and Marketing and Sponsorship Manager. These roles foster teamwork, project planning, and communication as part of a multidisciplinary design process.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Outdoor Education provides experiences outside the classroom. Activities include Sailing, Canoeing, Kayaking, Hiking, Recreational Cycling, Mountain Biking, and Fishing. The program focuses on building positive relationships, practical outdoor skills, and resilience through outdoor learning.
Languages

Language Provision
Mandarin is taught as a language (LOTE); all Year 7–9 students study LOTE (Mandarin). Mandarin is provided as an additional language for a large percentage of students.
Admissions

Admissions
Prep to Year 9. The school delivers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme for Prep to Year 6 and the Middle Years Programme for Years 7 to 9. Enrolments information is provided via the Enrolments page. The school is located at 86-100 Alamanda Boulevard, Point Cook, VIC 3030.
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