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Established in 1875, Buxton Primary School continues to be an integral and important part of the Buxton community.

We are proud to provide a positive learning environment that places a high value on lifelong learning, through believing in and supporting students to achieve their full potential. We can't wait to show you what we can offer your child.

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 2208 Maroondah Highway, Buxton VIC 3711
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Come and join us for the Buxton Primary School Election Day Market!

We're getting excited to welcome our community to Buxton Primary School on Saturday 28 November, and we'd love your help making it a wonderful day!

We're bringing together local businesses, makers, growers and anyone with some pre-loved treasures to sell, all while raising funds for our little school.

And we'd love more stallholders to join us!

Whether you have a small business you'd like to share with the community, a collection of handmade goodies, some homegrown plants or a shed full of things ready for a new home, we'd love to hear from you!

🌿 Business stalls – $30 (Public Liability Insurance required)

♻️ Private / Pre-loved stalls – $20 (No individual insurance required)

🎶 Live music
🍰 Our much-loved school cake stall
🌭 Sausage sizzle
❤️ Plenty of community spirit!

Saturday 28 November
📍 Buxton Primary School Oval
⏰ 9am–2pm

And if you're coming to vote, why not make a morning of it? Come down to Buxton, cast your vote, grab a sausage or something sweet, wander through the market and enjoy catching up with your community.

Keen to hold a stall? Fill out our short Expression of Interest form here:

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Please help us spread the word! Tag a friend, share with a local business or invite someone who might enjoy being part of the day.

We'd love to see the school oval buzzing with people, laughter and community connection! ❤️
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Today on World Teachers' Day, we celebrate our wonderful Buxton teachers!

The energy, compassion and deep commitment they bring to their work in caring for and educating our students is remarkable. They are collaborative, caring and always seeking to improve their practice.

They find the energy to give their best to their own families, even after long days of giving their best to our students.

Thank you teachers ❤️
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Bike Ed is back for 2026!

We’re excited to get our Bike Ed program rolling again, with our first lesson on Wednesday 28 October!

Bikes and a correctly fitted helmet can be delivered to school from Friday 23 October and stored safely on school grounds.

If your child enjoys riding their bike regularly, they’re also welcome to bring their own bike on Bike Ed days and take it home at the end of the day.

Bike Ed lesson dates:
- Wednesday 28 October
- Wednesday 11 November
- Wednesday 18 November
- Wednesday 25 November

We’re looking forward to helping our students build their confidence and develop safe riding skills!
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Values

Buxton Primary School’s values are belonging, respect and learning.

  • We foster belonging in our community through our commitment to equity, compassion and inclusion, celebrating the unique qualities of each person.
  • We model and demonstrate respect and take every opportunity to support the dignity, wellbeing and confidence of others.
  • We strive for learning growth, both academically and with our social and emotional wellbeing, trying our best, learning from mistakes and celebrating our progress.

Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the Taungurung people as the first peoples of Buxton and the surrounding areas. The Taungurung have been custodians and caretakers of the land, animals and waters for many thousands of years and continue to perform age-old ceremonies of celebration, initiation and renewal. We also recognise other Indigenous peoples living and working in the Buxton area.

Resilience, Rights and Respectful Relationships

In response to the Royal Commission into Family Violence, Buxton Primary School is committed to promoting and embedding respectful relationships and gender equality into our school’s curriculum, ethos, vision and values. In our school, the focus is on treating everyone with respect and dignity, developing personal, social and emotional skills and contributing to early intervention through education. We aim to create real and lasting change in the lives of our students, staff, families and the wider school community.

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Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the Taungurung people as the first peoples of Buxton and the surrounding areas. The Taungurung have been custodians and caretakers of the land, animals and waters for many thousands of years and continue to perform age-old ceremonies of celebration, initiation and renewal. We also recognise other Indigenous peoples living and working in the Buxton area.

Resilience, Rights and Respectful Relationships

In response to the Royal Commission into Family Violence, Buxton Primary School is committed to promoting and embedding respectful relationships and gender equality into our school’s curriculum, ethos, vision and values. In our school, the focus is on treating everyone with respect and dignity, developing personal, social and emotional skills and contributing to early intervention through education. We aim to create real and lasting change in the lives of our students, staff, families and the wider school community.

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