Students also come from areas further away including Warragul, Labertouche, Jindivick and Longwarry. All families make a commitment to drive to Drouin West as there is no bus transport. The staff at the school, develop and value the strong partnerships with families. The original school site was established in 1874 making Drouin West the first school in West Gippsland. The facilities and grounds r
eflect the rural setting and have been extensively upgraded. Facilities include administration area, multi-purpose room with kitchen facilities, music room, visual art studio, science facility, library, open plan and traditional teaching and learning areas for each of the eight class groups. The school community has also upgraded the extensive garden and playground areas to give students options to play on the playground equipment, footy ground, soccer field, basketball court, sandpit, and undercover area. The grounds also include quiet garden areas, gazebo, maths garden and established oak trees which improve the aesthetics and ambiance of the school. Enrolments have continued to increase slightly over the last four years. It is anticipated this trend will continue in the future as there has been significant subdivisions opening up on the outskirts of Drouin. Our school community explored many options to encapsulate the core purpose for our school and agreed on: ‘Nurture, Enrich, Inspire, Achieve’ Please visit our website for more information. This page is the only official page endorsed by both the School Principal and the School Council, it is managed by the school’s administration team. Please direct any queries to the school office via phone or email as we are unable to respond to comments and via messenger.
