Print feature page   Add to shortlist   Lauriston Girls' School     Lauriston Girls' School 38 Huntingtower Road Armadale, VIC 3143 Tel: 03 9864 7555 Email: admissions@lauriston.vic.edu.au Website: www.lauriston.vic.edu.au Key Details Type: Independent Level: Combined Gender: Girls Religious Affiliation: Non-Denominational Scholarships: Yes Early Learning: Yes Learning Extension: Yes International Baccalaureate: Yes International Students: Yes Download Prospectus/Brochure From the Principal Lauriston understands that its task as a leading girls' school is to create an environment that optimises each student's ability to learn. At Lauriston, we know that the best education is one that opens the doors to a lifelong journey of creative learning. It is a journey that takes courage, inspires resilience, and fosters personal excellence. The education of young people is about the recognition and realisation of potential and is a dynamic process, with enduring benefits. Life at school plays an essential role in fostering academic ability and achievement, ethical and spiritual awareness, and social potential – through such avenues as community service and competitive events. I encourage you to explore our website and to visit us to discover the truly special nature of Lauriston – a school that I can say with confidence is a School for Life, in all its facets. Susan Just Principal Vision, Mission and Values Vision A School for Life. Mission To enhance the lifelong learning capabilities of our students. Values Learning programs at Lauriston are built around the five basic principles of the school: Relationships. Courage. Creative Reflection. Intellectual Inquiry for Understanding. Engagement in Life. Students are encouraged to combine academic, sporting, service, creative and social activities with a focus on participation and fun as well as excellence and achievement. Curriculum The school curriculum is managed within five distinct learning areas, based on the developmental stages of growing children and adolescents. Kindergarten - 3 and 4 Year Old Junior School - Years Transition Prep to Year 6 7/8 Centre - Year 7 and 8 Howqua - Year 9 Senior College - Year 10, 11 and 12 VCE & IB are offered in Years 11 and 12 Enrolments We encourage you to enrol as soon as possible for entry to Lauriston. There are different enrolment processes for Local (Australian Residents) and International students Local students should complete and send the "Application for Admission form" (which can be found on our website), a copy of student's birth certificate, copies of school reports and the registration fee of $100.00 (includes GST) to: Lauriston Girls' School 38 Huntingtower Road Armadale VIC 3143 Australia International students should follow the processes outlined in International student information Please contact the Admissions Office if you require assistance or to arrange a personal visit to the School admissions@lauriston.vic.edu.au   Announcements: Open Days and Tours Attend one of our Open Days throughout the year and meet the Principal, tour the School and speak to staff and students. We warmly invite you to attend any of our Open Days or information sessions. See below for dates: Blairholme open morning, Friday 23 March,9.00–10.30am Howqua Expo@Armadale, Friday 23 March, 3.30–6.00pm Howqua Open Day, Saturday 29 April, 11.00am–2.00pm Howqua Open Day, Saturday 21 October, 11.00–2.00pm School Tour and Principal's Morning Tea See our classes in action between 9.30am-11.00am on the following dates: Tuesday 21 February Tuesday 27 March Tuesday 24 April Tuesday 22 May Tuesday19 June Tuesday 24 July Tuesday 21 August To reply or for more information please contact the admissions office on 9864 7555 or admissions@lauriston.edu.au   More Information: For general or enrolment enquiries please use the form below or contact the school directly. Name: * Email: * Phone: Enquiry: Location: