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Sherwood Grange is ideally positioned to take advantage of Sunbury’s impressive array of educational institutions. A range of Catholic and government schools for primary and secondary students showcase innovation in teaching and learning, first class facilities and numerous opportunities for students of all ages to achieve excellence.

Just 10 minutes from home is Salesian College, a co-educational Catholic Secondary School for students in years 7-12. The school provides a vibrant and inclusive environment that encourages all students to develop their talents and reach their academic potential.

The school’s dedicated staff is committed to delivering the highest quality learning experiences for all students, integrating technology across the curriculum for optimal engagement. Personalized learning plans help all students to become lifelong learners and global citizens. A wide range of extra-curricular activities and a strong focus on wellbeing deliver a holistic approach to education.

Salesian College offers VCE,VCAL and VET applied learning and vocational training pathways that cater for student’s diverse abilities and interests.  Agricultural education has been an integral part of the curriculum for almost 90 years. A functional farm is the focus of the horticultural, sheep, stud and steer program that develops a wide range of agricultural skills in a very unique learning opportunity. Salesian College prides itself on its generosity of spirit, academic rigour, discipline, integrity and honesty as they prepare students to take their place in a global future.

Sunbury College, in the heart of Sunbury, is proud of its strong and long-standing connection to the local community. It enjoys a tradition of excellence in academic, arts and sporting domains. The school offers a rich and broad curriculum for years 7-12 including co-curricular opportunities such as sports and performing arts programs.

Committed to high academic standards, the college provides a challenging, differentiated curriculum designed to meet individual needs and encourage students to reach their full potential. Sunbury College strives to create a positive supportive environment wherein all students can thrive and become resilient young adults equipped to succeed and make positive contributions to their community.

At St Anne’s Catholic Primary School the uniqueness of each student is celebrated and nurtured in a vibrant caring community where the Catholic faith, its traditions and Gospel values form the cornerstone of all learning.

The school is set in a semi-rural setting with wide open spaces. It provides a diverse and contemporary curriculum that includes all key learning areas and specialist subjects including Visual & Performing Arts, Physical Education and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). The modern refurbished learning environment is designed to provide every child with the opportunity to develop as a whole person. There is a strong commitment to meeting students’ social, emotional and academic potential within a community that strives to develop a strong sense of connectedness and belonging.

Kismet Park Primary School is a dynamic community providing a comprehensive program that empowers students to take ownership of their learning in a positive environment that develops each student’s academic, emotional, physical social and cultural needs.

The staff creates highly engaging learning environments that have a particular focus on Literacy and Numeracy with Information Communication Technology at the core of the curriculum. Extra curricula offerings include a Performing Arts program that nurtures students’ talents and interests in Dance, Drama and Music. Students are encouraged to develop a healthy active lifestyle though the Physical Education programs and a Japanese Language program engenders respect and interest in other cultures and languages.

The school is proud of the strong sense of community and partnership it enjoys with staff, students and families as they work together to ‘Build the Foundations for Success and Happiness’ for all students.