Stefan Bradley
Seaspray Primary School had a community meeting last Friday to determine its future.
Another meeting will be held on Monday, October 28, from 5pm.
Karen Smyth, who is technically the principal of the school, although working elsewhere, said those at the meeting are hoping that promoting the school, including an expression of interest form available at the General Store, will lead to enough enrolments to open up in 2025.
The school last year entered ‘non-operational’ status for an indefinite period of time after consultations between the state Department of Education and parents revealed just three total enrolments for 2024.
Former principal Heather Harrington said the school was a vital part of the community which was well-resourced to support individual learning programs.
“Set in a picturesque location with views of the 90 Mile Beach and excellent facilities, including a new playground, the school offers a personalised learning environment,” Ms Harrington said.
“Small class sizes provide a welcoming family atmosphere. The school needs you to remain open for future generations and to continue its role in providing first class education for rural communities.”
All are welcome at the coming meeting – especially any locals with school age children in the district .
More information is available through the Seaspray General Store or by phoning 0413 919 537.
Senior education improvement leader in the Wellington Shire, Craig Felstead late last year said the school’s non-operational status was a temporary situation, opening the door for the school to run classes in 2025 if enough enrolments are made.
