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Davis Creek Primary School

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 12 years
Pupil numbers 877
Type Co-educational
Opened 2020
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), Australian Curriculum
Taught languages Japanese, Mandarin
Strengths Languages, Visual and Creative Arts, Performing Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Kindergarten, Early Years, Primary School
Introduction

Davis Creek Primary School is an Authorised IB World School delivering Primary Years Programme (PYP) since November 2023. At 65 Wootten Road, Tarneit, Victoria, it serves children aged 3 to 12 and follows an inquiry-based Programme of Inquiry comprising 4 to 6 units yearly, aligned to Victorian Curriculum and guided by six transdisciplinary themes: Who we are; Where we are in place and time; How we express ourselves; How the world works; How we organise ourselves; Sharing the planet. Mandarin taught Foundation to Year 6, while literacy is developed through Reader's Workshop and Writer's Workshop and mathematics through Understanding, Fluency, Problem Solving and Reasoning. The school offers Visual Arts, Physical Education, STEM and Performing Arts, with EAL support. Facilities include a Performing Arts and Physical Education Building (PAPE), outdoor playground, a kindergarten and inclusive playground. Community Hub offers English classes, playgroups, wellbeing activities and family support for migrant and refugee families.

65 Wootten Road, Tarneit VIC 3029

The Essentials

Davis Creek Primary School has 877 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
65 Wootten Road, Tarneit 3029. The Davis Creek Primary School community acknowledges that this school is placed on the lands of the Bunurong peoples of the Kulin Nations as the traditional owners. The school serves Foundation to Year 6.

Stages
Foundation – Year 6.

Country affiliation
Australia
Diving Deeper

Food Options
Outside Hours School Care is provided by Big Childcare. Before school care runs from 6:30am to 8:30am and includes breakfast; after school care runs from 3:00pm to 6:30pm; holiday care runs from 7:00am to 6:00pm.

Governance and Ownership
School Council governs the school. Its functions include establishing the school's direction, approving the annual budget, developing and updating policies, raising funds, entering contracts such as for before and after school care, and managing the hire, licence and shared use of facilities. The School Council includes a DET member and the Principal.
Fees
Application fees

- There are no application, enrolment or tuition charges for instruction in the standard Victorian curriculum at Davis Creek Primary School. Voluntary parent contributions may be invited but are not compulsory.

Tuition fees by year group / term

- The school does not charge tuition fees by year group or by term. All Foundation (Prep) to Year 6 instruction required to deliver the Victorian curriculum is provided without a compulsory tuition charge. Voluntary parent contributions and bookpack/requirements lists are the mechanism used for any additional requested funds.

Voluntary parent contributions and bookpacks (published arrangements)

- Davis Creek Primary School publishes Parent Contributions and year-level requirements (bookpacks/requirements lists) for families; the school invites voluntary contributions rather than compulsory fees. A Parent Contributions 2026 document and separate requirements lists for Foundation and Years 1–6 are published for parents. Where the school publishes a monetary suggested contribution it is presented as voluntary.

- Example itemised values reported by independent school information services for the 2026 arrangements include a single voluntary contribution suggestion (example: AUD 30) plus a curriculum-contributions breakdown listed by some aggregators (example items: classroom consumables AUD 50; online subscriptions AUD 20; ICT devices contribution AUD 20; whole-school events contribution AUD 20) and recommended tax-deductible library/building fund donations (example: AUD 30). These items are examples of how the Parent Contributions package has been presented for 2026. Please note the school's published Parent Contributions and the year-level bookpack/requirements lists set the definitive figures for each year level.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- There is no regular tuition billing per term because the school does not charge tuition. Voluntary parent contributions are optional and cannot be treated as a compulsory fee or recovered through debt-recovery procedures; schools must follow the Department of Education Parent Contributions arrangements when advising families (including communication timing and financial-support procedures). Extra‑curricular, user‑pays items (for example optional camps, excursions or certain private programs) are billed separately and carry their own payment terms. Davis Creek uses the school Parent Contributions/requirements documents and its Parent Portal for payment and consent arrangements.

Boarding fees

- Davis Creek Primary School is a government primary (Prep–Year 6) day school and does not operate boarding or residential facilities. There are no boarding fees.

Other costs and common additional charges

- Uniforms: Official school uniform items are supplied through the school's designated uniform provider (Noone). Individual uniform item prices vary; example price points from the school's Noone online shop show items such as cardigans around AUD 96.95–99.50, pullovers AUD 90.95–94.95, softshell jackets AUD 64.95, vests AUD 80.50–86.50, windcheaters AUD 57.95, and shirts/tunics in the AUD 36.50–56.95 range. Uniform purchases are transacted through the supplier's online store.

- Bookpacks / stationery / year-level requirements: Foundation and Years 1–6 requirements lists (bookpacks and stationery) are published by the school as separate documents for each year level; families may purchase those supplies via the listed supplier arrangements or source items independently according to the published specification.

- Before- and after‑school care and holiday care: Outside-hours care at Davis Creek is provided by Big Childcare with published session prices (examples): before‑school care 6:30–8:30am at AUD 25.00 per session; after‑school care 3:00–6:30pm at AUD 28.00 per session; holiday care and staff‑development day care at AUD 70.00 per day (rates shown before any applicable Child Care Subsidy). A casual/non‑permanent booking surcharge of AUD 3 applies.

- Camps, excursions and optional programs: These are typically offered on a user‑pays basis and are billed separately when they are not required components of curriculum delivery. Cost and payment timing for each activity are advised at the time the activity is offered.

Refund information

- Refunds for voluntary contributions and user‑pays items are managed by the school on a case‑by‑case basis. Generally, refunds are not available where the school has already paid or committed funds to a third party (for example external camp providers or pre-purchased resources). Requests for refunds are considered in line with school procedures and Department guidance.

Fee payment options

- Compass (school parent portal): The school uses Compass for parent login, consents and many payment transactions. Payments made through Compass are typically by card via the Compass payment service.

- Uniforms: Uniform purchases are made through the designated supplier's online shop (Noone) using the supplier's online payment methods.

- Outside‑hours care and holiday program payments follow the provider's enrolment and payment arrangements (Big Childcare). Contact details and booking/payment information are published by the provider.

Summary

- No application or tuition fees are charged. Voluntary parent contributions and year‑level bookpack/requirements lists are published for each year level; uniform and outside‑hours care are charged separately by third‑party providers with itemised prices. Payment and refund arrangements align with Department of Education parent contributions policy and the school's Parent Contributions/requirements documentation.
Academics

Davis Creek Primary School teaches IB (PYP), Australian Curriculum for students aged 3 to 12.

Curriculum
Davis Creek Primary School is an Authorised IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP) since November 2023. It operates a Programme of Inquiry in which students study 4 to 6 units of inquiry each year, with central ideas developed from disciplines in the Victorian Curriculum and guided by the six transdisciplinary themes: Who we are; Where we are in place and time; How we express ourselves; How the world works; How we organise ourselves; Sharing the planet. Mandarin is taught as a year-long language program from Foundation to Year 6. Literacy is taught through Reader's Workshop and Writer's Workshop with an explicit and inquiry-based approach. Mathematics emphasises Understanding, Fluency, Problem Solving and Reasoning. Visual Arts, Physical Education, STEM and Performing Arts are offered, with EAL support for English learners. Wellbeing is supported by the Berry Street Education Model and the CARE values: Curiosity, Agency, Respect and Excellence.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Case Management Team focuses on wellbeing to support all students; a supportive, nurturing, and challenging learning environment with a culture of inclusion; emotional resilience and positive relationships are developed, supported by the Berry Street Education Model.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school recognises every child is unique and caters for the diverse range of students at their point of need, providing an inclusive learning environment.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Catering for the language and literacy development of English as an Additional Language (EAL) learners is a long-term, shared school and community commitment; EAL learners and their families are acknowledged, included, and encouraged to be active participants in the school community.

Mental Wellbeing
Wellbeing is prioritised with five essential elements; students are active participants in learning and wellbeing, feel connected, and use social and emotional skills to be respectful, resilient and safe; the school collaborates with students on safety so they can seek help when they feel unsafe.

Safeguarding
Student safety is prioritised; the school collaborates with families and students to promote safety, and students are taught to seek help when they feel unsafe.
Parent Experience

History
Davis Creek Primary School is an Authorised IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP). In November 2023, Davis Creek was announced as an authorised IB World School offering the PYP. The school is led by its first principal. The PYP focuses on inquiry-based, transdisciplinary learning and developing international-mindedness. The school is located at 65 Wootten Road, Tarneit, Victoria 3029.

Community
The Davis Creek Primary School community acknowledges that the school is placed on the lands of the Bunurong peoples of the Kulin Nations as the traditional owners. We pay respect to the wisdom and diversity of past and present elders and share a commitment at our school to learn about the rich cultures and history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The school maintains a Community Hub and has a Facebook page to share updates with the wider community. Community engagement and communication are supported through these channels.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Davis Creek Primary School has a School Council that governs the school and includes the Principal, DET members and parent representatives. The Council establishes the school's direction and vision. It approves the annual budget, monitors expenditure and develops or updates policies within its responsibilities. It raises funds for school-related purposes and manages contracts and facilities. Members include Khaled Elshomouny (President); Philip Fox (Executive Officer/Principal); Hodan Ali (Vice President); Paige Allan (Treasurer); Adam Yates (DET member/Assistant Principal Wellbeing); Tania Rogers (DET member/Assistant Principal Year 1-3); Mohamed Ashar (Parent Representative); Anmol Kapoor (Parent Representative). School Council members must abide by a code of conduct.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school has a large outdoor playground with designated play areas and equipment for recess and lunch, with several new play spaces added in 2023 to cater for different age groups. An on-site kindergarten operates at the school. A dedicated Performing Arts and Physical Education Building (PAPE) supports physical education and performing arts on campus. The Davis Creek Primary School Community Hub is on site, offering programs and services for families, including English language classes, playgroups, wellbeing activities and family support. An inclusive playground was built to provide accessible play options for learners of all abilities.

Sports Facilities
A Performing Arts and Physical Education Building (PAPE) on site supports physical education activities. The large playground on campus is used for outdoor physical activity and recreation. An inclusive playground has been built to provide accessible spaces for sport and play on the grounds.

Academic Facilities
Davis Creek Primary School is an Authorised IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP). Students study a Programme of Inquiry with 4 to 6 units of inquiry each year, aligned to the Victorian Curriculum. Literacy and mathematics are taught through structured approaches such as Reader's Workshop and Writer's Workshop, with the mathematics curriculum emphasising Understanding, Fluency, Problem Solving and Reasoning. Mandarin is taught as a year-long language program from Foundation to Year 6, focusing on language development and cultural understanding.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The on-site Davis Creek Primary School Community Hub provides English language classes, playgroups, wellbeing activities, volunteering opportunities and other programs for migrant and refugee women and families. Big Childcare offers an outside hours care program with before school (6:30am–8:30am), after school (3:00pm–6:30pm) and holiday care (7:00am–6:00pm).
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Davis Creek Primary School is an Authorised IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP). The PYP provides an inquiry-based, transdisciplinary curriculum with a Programme of Inquiry of 4 to 6 units each year. Students develop ownership of their learning through integrated assessment and become self-regulated, inquiring learners.

Arts & Creative
The Visual Arts program offers authentic opportunities to develop confidence in creativity, problem solving and visual communication, with activities spanning 2D drawing and painting to 3D art forms. The program emphasizes the Elements of Art and supports trans-disciplinary learning. The Performing Arts program integrates Dance, Drama and Music to help students express ideas and engage with social and cultural perspectives.

Cultural & Language
Mandarin is taught as a year-long language program from Foundation to Grade 6. The program explores cultural understandings and language development, with focus on greetings, phrases and basic communication, and is connected to the Programme of Inquiry. Mandarin was introduced as a new language program in 2024 to broaden cultural awareness and language proficiency.

Social & Hobbies
Student Voice: Students are active participants in their own learning and wellbeing, feel connected and use social and emotional skills to be respectful, resilient and safe. The school has a student leadership structure with regular check-ins focused on safety, wellbeing and resilience, supporting student agency and collaborative learning. This strengthens peer collaboration and inclusive participation across the school.

Leadership & Professional
A student leadership structure exists, providing opportunities for students to lead and participate in school life. Leadership is woven into the PYP framework, promoting ownership of learning and collaborative problem solving. Students engage in assemblies and other activities that foster teamwork, communication and responsible participation in school life.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Wellbeing is supported by a dedicated program that emphasizes emotional resilience, positive self-image and a growth mindset, aligned with the Berry St Education Model. A Case Management Team focuses on wellbeing to support all students and staff, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. The school highlights safe, supportive relationships and student safety as core to daily learning and wellbeing.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the language of instruction. An additional language taught to all students is Japanese, delivered through a weekly one-hour Japanese class for Foundation to Year 6. Mandarin is taught as a year-long language program from Foundation to Grade 6 (introduced in 2024). English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is provided for students who are learning English as an additional language.
Admissions

Admissions
STEP ONE: Are you in our school zone? Determine eligibility by using the Find My School tool to confirm if the child lives in the Davis Creek Primary School zone. Students living in the zone are guaranteed a place at the school. The Department of Education placement policy guides admission decisions for students outside the zone. Foundation (Prep) enrolments follow the statewide enrolment timeline.

STEP TWO: Enrolment documentation. Download the Year 1–Year 6 enrolment form, or obtain a hard copy from the school office. All documents listed on the Enrolment Checklist must be printed and provided with the enrolment form at submission. Out-of-area applicants may lodge an Expression of Interest to enrol in a Victorian government school; the outcome is communicated per Department guidelines and in accordance with the placement policy. If applicable, print and attach colour copies of medical action plans such as Anaphylaxis EPIPEN, Anaphylaxis ANAPEN, Asthma, Allergy, and Epilepsy management plans.

STEP THREE: Submit and interview. Enrolment forms must be handed into the Administration Office; electronic copies are not accepted. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. After submission, an interview with the Principal or Assistant Principals will be arranged.
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