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Funding boost for new Arden high school welcomed but questions remain on timeline

Funding boost for new Arden high school welcomed but questions remain on timeline

July 2nd, 2025 - Sean Car

The Victorian Government has confirmed new funding to secure land for a much-needed high school in the Arden precinct, however questions remain about how soon a new school will actually open its doors.

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New Docklands tutoring centre opens with a community-first mission

June 4th, 2025 - Sean Car

Docklands resident Shahzad Siddiqui has long loved the inner-city lifestyle that his family calls home. Now, he’s giving back to the community that welcomed them by opening Success Tutoring – Docklands, a new academic support centre focused on helping local children thrive.

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“A sub-optimal learning experience”: concerns mount over University High’s new CBD campus 

October 30th, 2024 - Georgie Atkins

University High School is set to open a temporary campus in the CBD to address growing enrolment and capacity challenges faced by inner-city schools.

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A student-led vision for parents and friends of Docklands Primary School

August 28th, 2024 - Katy Send

The Docklands Primary School (DPS) Parents & Friends Association now has a face of its own, thanks to school’s incredibly talented students – a milestone which was celebrated at a special assembly in August.

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Site being explored for permanent Docklands Primary School campus

July 31st, 2024 - Sean Car

The Victorian School Building Authority (VSBA) is currently exploring opportunities for the future use of the site at the south-eastern corner of Little Docklands Drive and Footscray Rd opposite Docklands Primary School (DPS).

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A guide to Melbourne’s best libraries and study spaces for students

July 27th, 2024 - Docklands News

As a student, or anyone with a heavy workload, it can be important to switch up your workspace every so often.

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Docklands Primary School Colour Run 2024

May 1st, 2024 - Aletheia Wong

On April 24 the sirens blared, signifying the start of the 2024 Colour Run!

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New Docklands Primary campus opens at the District

March 27th, 2024 - Brendan Rees

A brand-new learning space campus for Docklands Primary School has opened at The District Docklands shopping centre, providing an environment for students to thrive.

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From docks to desks: fostering family-friendly futures in Docklands 

March 27th, 2024 - Jamal Hakim

As Docklands continues to flourish into one of Melbourne’s most dynamic and vibrant communities, the absence of a local high school becomes increasingly obvious.

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Growing pains only getting worse: calls continue for the Costco site to become a new school

February 28th, 2024 - Sean Car

Pleas continue to mount for the state government to purchase the Costco site for a badly-needed secondary school for Docklands, as the supermarket giant confirms it will vacate its premises by the end of the year.

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