Our school has been in operation for over 160 years!
1864 Hepburn opened as a common school.
1870 The schoolhouse was built with local bricks around this time. It had one large room. This was later made into two rooms.
1870s The school became a state school at some stage between 1873 and 1878.
1967 A third room was added to the school.
1970 The school was renamed Hepburn Primary School.
2014 Hepburn Primary School celebrated its 150th year in education.
2024 Hepburn Primary School celebrated its 160th year in education.
Hepburn Primary delivers a nurturing and vibrant educational environment that fosters growth, creativity, and academic excellence. Nestled in the heart of picturesque Hepburn, Victoria, the historical red brick main building sits proudly on an elevated hill, creating a warm welcome and the gateway to the modern learning spaces, offices and library that are strategically placed behind it.
The school also comprises of a multi-functional space, flourishing music station and a well-resourced kitchen to support the kitchen program assessable for all year levels.
The natural bushland school grounds surrounding the buildings, delivers multiple play spaces from shaded playground equipment, outdoor learning spaces, basketball court, oval and the popular yarning circle completing a serene and safe environment for students to learn and grow.
Principal
I am the Foundation/Grade 1 classroom teacher this year and feel so lucky to be a part of such an incredible school. Before starting at Hepburn PS, I worked as a middle years teacher at Strathtulloh Primary School for three years where I developed a passion for student wellbeing. Outside of school, you will find me playing cricket, baseball, or reading.
Having been born and raised in the Daylesford area, serving my local community is important to me. I have worked as a teacher and librarian at Hepburn Primary School for over twenty years.
I have been at Hepburn Primary School for just over 18 months and am currently teaching in the F/1/2 room. Before becoming a part of this community I was the health and physical education teacher at Gisborne Montessori, while completing further study. Prior to that I was teaching in secondary schools in Brisbane and Darwin. Outside of school I like to spend time with my family, read, occasionally bake things and try to keep houseplants alive.
Specialist teacher (Music, Drama and Visual Arts)
Hobbies – Music – playing in a variety of Bands and orchestras locally and overseas.
Sports – Trained and instructed in Shinkyokushin Karate. I ran the After-school Sports program at Hepburn in the past, as well as taught Karate and Self Defence as part of the program or Physical Education. I have also been fortunate to represent Australia a few times in Full contact/knock down divisions for the World Cup and World Tournaments (in Japan). I have taught at several other schools but really enjoy working with students, staff and community at Hepburn PS. Hepburn has a rich cultural & sporting history and a wealth of diverse families who continue to be amazing to work with.
I’m the classroom teacher for the Year 2, 3, and 4 at Hepburn Primary School. Before joining Hepburn, I spent six years teaching Instrumental Music to students from Year 4 to Year 12 across several schools on the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia.
Outside the classroom, I enjoy playing music, video games, board games, and keeping active at the gym. To unwind, I love finding a quiet café for a good coffee—or going in the complete opposite direction and enjoying the energy of performing at or attending music festivals.
I joined Hepburn Primary School at the beginning of 2026 and I am currently teaching Grade 5/6 part time. I have had many years teaching experience at small, medium and large schools, mainly across the Ballarat and outer district regions. I have taught across all year levels and specialist areas, with a particular interest in Physical Education and Mathematics. When not teaching, I play lawn bowls, spend time with family and enjoy watching sport.
5/6 Classroom teacher
Education Support – I feel very fortunate to be able to work in our wonderful learning community and support the students and staff of HPS. Being able to make a positive impact in a child’s life is truly amazing and incredibly rewarding. Away from school I can be found enjoying the vibrant community in which we live with my family and dog, Milo.
Education Support
Education Support
Provisional Psychologist
At Hepburn Primary School we hold our three values at the forefront of everything we do, Curiosity, Courage and Kindness.
Our vision statement sets the scene for everything we set out to achieve for our students and community. We are a vibrant community of unique individuals where all are inspired to learn, laugh and flourish together.
At Hepburn Primary School, when we feel challenged we give things a go and make responsible choices.
At Hepburn Primary School, we respect ourselves and others by forming friendships and looking out for each other.
At Hepburn Primary School, we create opportunities where we explore, investigate and apply our skills and understandings.
Call: (03) 5348 2531 | Email: hepburn.ps@education.vic.gov.au | Visit: 156 Main Rd, Hepburn VIC, 3461
Hepburn Primary School acknowledges the Dja Dja Wurrung of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional custodians of the land on which we meet, play, learn and grow. We pay our respects to all First Nations people and their Elders, past and present. We are grateful, to be surrounded by the plants, land, animals, waterways and natural springs, the Djarra people created, protected and cared for, over thousands of years, as we continue to do so.
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