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17 December 2009
Point Cook Primary School on the move after 86 years

Point Cook Primary School, established at RAAF Base Point Cook in 1923, is moving off base to help cater for the growing community in the local area.

The school, which accepts pupils from both Defence and civilian families, officially closed after 86 years on the base and classes will reopen on 1st February in a new school at Ponsford Drive in Point Cook.

The rapidly-expanding local community meant that Point Cook Primary School had reached the point when it needed to move off base to larger premises. Enrolments which now stand at 380 including 31 pupils from Defence families, will total 700 in February.

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A Winjeel and CT4 aircraft from the RAAF Museum pass over the roof of the original Point Cook Primary School building at the school's farewell after 86years on Pt Cook Air Base.

(Date taken: 16 December 2009)
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The painting presented to the Point Cook Primary School by the Air Force after 86years of support.

(Date taken: 16 December 2009)
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Etching presented to the Air Force for 86years of support to the Point Cook Primary School.

(Date taken: 16 December 2009)
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Left to right: Andrew Skeels (School Council President), Air Commodore Ken Watson, Mr Michael Hayes (Principal), Sue Conquest (Regional Network Leader Department of Education) and Wing Commander Barbara Courtney.

(Date taken: 16 December 2009)
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