https://westgippslandrailtowns.au/education-worship/search?format=rss&page=1 West Gippsland Rail Towns en Bunyip and District Uniting ChurchLinking God and Community.Our Worship Services.Sunday worship is a traditional form of worship, with Bible Readings, Hymns, a children’s talk and scripture-based reflection. Fellowship over a morning tea follows. Everyone is welcome to join us.The Bunyip District Uniting Congregation worships in the towns of Bunyip and Garfield and may be contacted by email or by telephone on 0414 716 521.For pastoral care needs please contact Rev. Gospel Ralté on 0451 417 446.Church and Hall hire are available, both at competitive rates. For details please contact:Bunyip – m.b.cousin@gmail.comGarfield – margaret.dobson71@outlook.com https://westgippslandrailtowns.au/education-worship/bunyip-and-district-uniting-church be83ab3ecd0db773eb2dc1b0a17836a1 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 02:04:53 +0000 Places of Worship Bunyip KindergartenAt Bunyip Kindergarten, we believe children are capable, confident learners. Our nurturing environment encourages exploration, play, and curiosity, laying the foundation for a lifelong love of learning.Play is central to our program, fostering creativity, problem-solving, and joy. We instil values of respect, kindness, and self-worth while celebrating Boonwurrung culture and the diversity of our community. Sustainability and care for Country are embedded in everyday practices, including Bush Kinder.Children are empowered to make choices, develop independence, and build emotional literacy through daily routines and experiences. We partner with families, our children’s first teachers, to create meaningful learning opportunities and a strong sense of belonging.Our educators embrace collaboration, reflection, and ongoing professional development to provide the highest quality education in a safe, inclusive environment.Our kindergarten has been at the heart of Bunyip’s close-knit community for nearly sixty years. We offer dynamic 3- and 4-year-old programs that foster curiosity and creativity in a nurturing, inclusive environment where children, families, and educators feel seen, heard, and valued.Our Bush Kinder program is a testament to what a bush kinder or any nature-based program can do to enhance a child’s learning trajectory.Enrol Now Link https://westgippslandrailtowns.au/education-worship/bunyip-kindergarten 74db120f0a8e5646ef5a30154e9f6deb Sat, 24 Jan 2026 06:24:51 +0000 Education Welcome to Bunyip Primary SchoolBunyip Primary School has a strong history that dates back to over 140 years.  It is the heart of the Bunyip community.  It is my privilege to be the Principal of such a wonderful school community.The school prides itself in the way it nurtures students in their well-being and academic ability.  Bunyip PS has fantastic facilities.  There are wide open spaces for students outdoors, encouraging a variety of play options as well as open learning spaces within the classroom settings.  We have and value active partnerships with the wider community and well-established links between home and school.  We highly value family participation and involvement within the school.Our School values of Respect, Responsibility and Resilience underpin the positive school climate and strong community culture at our school and link directly to our school vision “To empower students to embrace learning, achieve their personal best and build their emotional, social and physical wellbeing.” We employ a positive approach to learning, engagement and wellbeing through our School Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) approach. This includes an explicitly taught social/emotional learning curriculum that integrates with the academic curriculum and is strongly linked to our school values and expectations. We have a tiered whole school approach to student wellbeing that includes all students in the development of proactive strategies that focus on the promotion of constructive relationships, resilience and targeted wellbeing support for individual students when needed.At Bunyip Primary School, all students are provided with strong academic programs, which are tailored to meet the individual needs of the child. Our staff have strong relationships with each and every child.  Our teachers use research and evidence based approaches to teaching and learning and monitor student progress utilising a range of data. We offer specialist programs in Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Digital Technologies, Science, Library and Physical Education, as well as a vast array of extra-curricular activities including camps, excursions, swimming, Bike Education, inter-school sports and instrumental music lessons.I invite you to make a booking for a school tour and I would be more than happy to showcase our wonderful school. https://westgippslandrailtowns.au/education-worship/bunyip-primary-school 6da9003b743b65f4c0ccd295cc484e57 Sat, 24 Jan 2026 07:23:11 +0000 Education Welcome to Columba Catholic Primary School Bunyip'Let your Light Shine'Welcome to Columba Catholic Primary School Bunyip.  Through our motto, “Let Your Light Shine”, we aim to provide extensive opportunities to enable each student’s light to shine and to foster the light in those around them and those who need support.At Columba, we joyfully embrace our vision to “Let Your Light Shine” (Mt 5:16), celebrating the God-given dignity, gifts and potential within every child. Guided by the words of Jesus, “I come that you may have life and have it to the full” (John 10:10), we strive to nurture students who grow in confidence, compassion and hope.Rooted in the mission of Catholic education in the Diocese of Sale, our school is a place where every learner is supported to thrive—spiritually, academically and personally. Here, children come to know the love of God and recognise themselves as created in God’s image. We provide opportunities for spiritual accompaniment, prayer, and faith experiences that help each child develop a personal and active relationship with God.As a Catholic learning community, we empower our students to understand their world, engage with others with kindness and respect, and explore contemporary expressions of faith and the rich traditions of the Church. At Columba, we walk together as learners and disciples, encouraging every child to shine their unique light for the good of others and the glory of God.Those who seek the Lord lack no great thing  - St ColumbaColumba is part of the Iona-Maryknoll Parish.https://stjosephsionamaryknoll.com.au/ https://westgippslandrailtowns.au/education-worship/columba-catholic-primary-school 9b04d152845ec0a378394003c96da594 Sat, 24 Jan 2026 09:06:35 +0000 Education Welcome to Corpus Christi Catholic Church & Priory - TynongThe parish began more than 20 years ago with humble beginnings using for our church the former Victorian Farmshed. This had been purchased by the Society of St Pius X. Our community prior to this had originally been travelling to a Traditional Latin Mass in Hampton. The congregation grew quickly with the establishment of St Thomas Aquinas College at Tynong. Many people who enrolled their children at the College lived from Berwick to Somerville to Warragul. Mass was said for these people at Nar Nar Goon, then the Bunyip Hall before the Tynong property was ready for Mass.Our plan is through photos to document the transformation of what is our beautiful church today. We are truly blessed.Mass held on:Sunday: 8:00 am + 10:00 amWeekdays: Monday - Friday 7:15 am; Extra Mass on Thursday 6:15pmSaturday 8:00 am + 11:00 am https://westgippslandrailtowns.au/education-worship/corpus-christi-catholic-church-priory 060ad92489947d410d897474079c1477 Sat, 24 Jan 2026 01:45:17 +0000 Places of Worship Nurturing your child’s wonder and imagination!Garfield Kindergarten offers 3 and 4 year old Kindergarten programs. We have developed an environment where children can create, explore and experience the joy of learning. https://westgippslandrailtowns.au/education-worship/garfield-kindergarten 35f4a8d465e6e1edc05f3d8ab658c551 Sun, 29 Jun 2025 04:03:34 +0000 Education With total enrolments of approximately 160, Garfield Primary School is fortunate to be set on picturesque grounds and have access to some incredible facilities. We have some large, modern and flexible learning spaces that provide a range of opportunities and experiences for our students on a daily basis, which were completely rebuilt in 2012. We have a large undercover sporting area as well as a large sporting oval, both of which are accessible to students during each play break, but also supports in the facilitation of a strong and engaging Physical Education program. Multiple playground areas also provide plenty of opportunities for students to be active and entertained during their break times. Finally, our specialist building houses two of our three other specialist programs, STEM and Visual Art, with Japanese also taught in our Learning Centers.School missionGarfield Primary School is committed to providing a safe, supportive and engaging learning environment. We strive to ensure that all students learn the necessary academic, social and emotional skills to become life-long learners and positive members of society.School visionGarfield Primary School is a positive, caring and inclusive space with strong community links. Our school community feels a sense of pride in our student outcomes and connection to the school. Our students are engaged, motivated and strive to achieve. Garfield Primary School is committed to working collaboratively and utilising evidence-based teaching approaches to ensure high levels of learning growth for all students. All decisions are based on the best interests of our students. Garfield Primary School is recognised as a model for best educational practices.School valuesWe are safe – We behave in a manner that ensures the physical, social and emotional safety of ourselves and all others.We are respectful – We treat others in a kind and caring manner. We understand the rights of others and ensure that all community members feel welcome and valued.We are resilient – We embrace and work hard to overcome challenges that we encounter in all settings. We understand that making mistakes is a part of life and learning.We are learners – We embrace learning and are motivated to grow academically, socially and emotionally. We make responsible choices that enable ourselves and others to maximise learning.Email us at: garfield.ps@education.vic.gov.auPlease visit our website for full detailsOur website offers a small insight to life at Garfield Primary School. However, if you have any further questions or would like to learn more, we would really encourage you to pick up the phone and contact the office. https://westgippslandrailtowns.au/education-worship/garfield-primary-school 28dd2c7955ce926456240b2ff0100bde Sun, 29 Jun 2025 03:46:02 +0000 Education Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's WitnessesThe Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Tynong, Victoria, is operated by the Pakenham Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses, located at 53 Tynong Road, Tynong, VIC 3813. This facility serves as a local place of worship for religious meetings and fellowship in the area.Midweek Meeting: Wednesday, 7:30 pmWeekend Meeting: Sunday, 10:00 am https://westgippslandrailtowns.au/education-worship/kingdom-hall-of-jehovah-s-witnesses 115f89503138416a242f40fb7d7f338e Sat, 24 Jan 2026 02:34:45 +0000 Places of Worship Nar Nar Goon KindergartenOur play-based programs cater specifically to 3 and 4-year-olds, providing a diverse range of activities using materials like clay, paint, mud, water, sand, blocks, and various loose parts. These resources encourage children to explore, create, and develop a positive attitude towards learning.We are a 32-place sessional kindergarten offering:Sessional 3-year-old kindergarten; andSessional 4-year-old kindergarten.Our kindergarten terms align with Victorian school terms.Please register with Cardinia Shire Council.Request to enrol here.If you need assistance or have any queries, please contact our friendly Fees & Enrolment team.Phone: 1800 919 995Email: kindergarten@onetree.org.auHours: Monday to Friday 8:00am-4:30pm (AEST), excluding public holidays.All children who turn three or four by the April 30, 2026, and meet the Victorian Government criteria are entitled to 15 hours per week of free kindergarten. https://westgippslandrailtowns.au/education-worship/nar-nar-goon-kindergarten d1c38a09acc34845c6be3a127a5aacaf Sat, 24 Jan 2026 03:39:37 +0000 Education Nar Nar Goon Primary SchoolSchool Vision:At Nar Nar Goon Primary School, our strong sense of community and high expectations enable students, staff and families to thrive.We live and breathe our vision. In our welcoming and nurturing community, we foster a desire to achieve excellence. We foster the development of knowledge, skills and attitudes which breed success, both at school and at home.  We aim to provide opportunities for all students to become hard-working and have goals and aspirations.Nar Nar Goon Primary School provides high-quality teachers who are motivated to constantly offer best-practice strategies, have a willingness to learn and collaborate with each other to ensure success for all their students.Our school is a vibrant and inclusive place of learning. https://westgippslandrailtowns.au/education-worship/nar-nar-goon-primary-school 9cfdf10e8fc047a44b08ed031e1f0ed1 Sat, 24 Jan 2026 04:27:31 +0000 Education