​There is now a waiting list for Preps for 2027 if you reside outside our school Zone. For Prep 2027 information please click here

Important Notice for Families wanting to enrol at our great little school.... :)
Due to demand for enrolments in grade 1 to 6 this year we can only offer enrolments for children who live within our school Zone. To locate your school Zone click here: https://www.findmyschool.vic.gov.au/#school=1434101​

​Briar Hill Primary School offers a unique Steiner Influenced Model of education in the outer suburbs of Melbourne. 
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The school is turning 100 years old in 2027 - Our 2027 Spring Fair will celebrate this occasion.

​Welcome

We welcome you to our small, Prep to Six school, offering a nurturing learning environment in the tranquil surrounds of our permaculture gardens and natural spaces. Established in 1927, Briar Hill Primary School is in the City of Banyule, between Greensborough and Eltham. Our students and families play an important part in our wonderful, close knit school community. 

We work hard to create vibrant programs that enable our school’s values to be upheld and practised. We recognise that our greatest asset is our children, and we actively foster opportunities for every child to thrive. Our programs, which have a strong Steiner influence, are inquiry-based and enhance children's opportunities for authentic learning.
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Our school continues to develop whole school approaches which clearly align to the expected Victorian Curriculum standards, and reflect our core focus on quality learning and teaching.

Our programs are based on three interconnected areas of learning, as follows:

Physical, Personal and Social Learning: Students learn about themselves and their place in society. They learn how to stay healthy and active. They develop skills in building social relationships and working with others. Students take responsibility for their learning, and learn about their rights and responsibilities as global citizens.

Discipline-based Learning: Students learn the knowledge, skills and behaviours in the Arts, English, Humanities, Mathematics, Science and other languages.

Interdisciplinary Learning: Students explore different ways of thinking, solving problems and communicating. They learn to use a range of technologies to plan, analyse, evaluate and present their work. Students learn about creativity, design principles and processes.

We are working together to ensure high quality curriculum delivery to support all students to be their best.

Briar Hill Primary School offers a range of specialist programs in addition to core classroom programs.
These include Craft and Art, Science, Singing, Gardening, Cooking, German, and Physical Education. We also offer optional programs in Instrumental Music (visit Music)


Rowan Kayll
​Principal

2027 Prep Enrolments click here

'Events and Dates' for 2026

3For more dates Visit out 'Events' Page
2026 Term Dates
Term 1:  29th Jan - 2nd April
Term 2:  20th April - 26th June
Term 3:  13th July - 18th Sept
Term 4:  5th Oct - 18th Dec

Term 3 Dates
11th August Choir Performance Melb Town Hall 7pm
13th District Athletics
14th August Assembly Performance 3/4Rosie
18th August Bullying NO WAY! JSC Day
19th August Prep 2027 Come and Play 9:30am-10:30am
20th August Class 6 Excursion Parliament & Museum
21st August CURRICULUM DAY
25th August Prep-2 Ceres Excursion
26th August Prep 2027 Come and Play 9:30am-10:30am
27th August BOOK DAY Dress up day/parade
28th August Assembly Performance 5Kierra
28th August 3/4 Hoop Time
28th August Chai Friday hosted by 3/4s
29th Working Bee 9.00am
September
2nd September Prep 2027 Come and Play 9:30am-10:30am
4th September Assembly 1/2Kirra Performing
10th September RUOK?Day JSC fundraiser
10th September 45J Class Play 2:30pm & 6pm
11th September 3 WAY CONFERENCES
14th—16th 3/4 Camp
18th September Sport Jersey Day.
18th Last day of term 3 2:30pm finish