Huntingdale Primary School is a vibrant place that encourages learning, laughter and play in a friendly and warm environment.Come and see for yourself how Huntingdale Primary School is equipping every student for a bright future:
English and maths results are among the highest in the state.
Our school is growing, yet class sizes remain small to ensure individual attention.
Government funding has been secured for an information technology centre and major classroom redevelopments.
Pleasant and extensive grounds are well resourced for learning, sport and play.
Our Orientation Program and Buddy System ensure that each child makes a smooth and confident transition to school life.
Our Japanese Bilingual Program includes an annual trip to Japan for senior students.
Huntingdale Primary School is situated in Oakleigh within the City of Monash. The school opened in February 1954 on land purchased from Huntingdale Golf Club. Some fifty years before, this land had been used by the local hunt club. The pine tree on the school emblem is a reminder of the trees that flourished in the hunting dale (hence the name Huntingdale) and which are still a prominent feature of the school grounds.
The 2006 enrolment of 171 students is expected to increase during the coming years.
Bilingual Program
Bilingual Education is a significant programming innovation operating at Huntingdale Primary School. Special funding was obtained for this initiative in Term 1, 1997 under the Department of Education's Bilingual School's Grant. The Japanese Bilingual Immersion Program provides for 2.5 hours of Japanese language teaching and five hours of content based teaching in the following: Music, Visual Arts, Physical Education, Science and Studies of Society and the Environment. More information can be found on our Japanese Immersion Program page.
