Practical Information

Daily life at our school
Everything busy parents need to understand about daily life at Korowa.
Scroll for information on school hours, before-and-after-school care, school buses, public transport, school uniforms, student devices, term dates and more.
School hours
Korowa's regular school hours for students, and extended before- and after-care available.
Early Learning (ELC)
- 8.30am: Classes start
- 2.45pm: End of day
Junior School (Prep-6)
- 8.20am: Classes start (start of Period 1)
- 3.15pm: Classes finish (end of Period 6)
Senior School (7-12)
- 8.20am: Classes start (start of Period 1)
- 3.15pm: Classes finish (end of Period 6)
Before school care
Korowa offers free Before School Care for students who arrive early.
Any ELC student arriving between 7.30am and 8.30am must be signed in to Before School Care.
Before School Care for students in Prep-Year 6 arriving between 7.30am – 8.15am is held in the Junior School Library.
After school care
Korowa offers an on-site After School Program for ELC to Year 6 children in the Junior School. We partner with Extend to deliver this service, which runs from 3pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday.
In addition, for students in Year 4 to 6, the Korowa Out of School Hours (KOSH) program is available free of charge from Monday to Thursday, with a dedicated Supervisor from 3.15pm to 6pm.
Holiday care
Our After School Care provider, Extend, allows families to book holiday care at any Extend service in Australia, regardless of which school they attend.
Extend holiday care is available to all primary school aged children, and includes breakfast, and morning and afternoon snacks.
How to get to Korowa
Travel and Transport
Korowa is easily accessible by public transport (train, tram and bus), and also runs a network of subsidised school buses across Melbourne.
Explore travel times, transport routes, maps, and parking information to discover the easiest way to reach campus, via the link below.
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A proud legacy
School uniform
Korowa’s distinctive uniform of cherry, white and grey has long been worn with pride by generations of students. From straw hats and checked summer dresses in the early 20th century, to today’s contemporary academic and sports uniforms, the Korowa uniform has evolved alongside the school itself. Historic uniform pieces are preserved in the School Archives, offering a glimpse into the daily life of Korowa students across more than a century.
Students today primarily wear:
- Academic uniform (summer)
- Academic uniform (winter)
- Sports uniform
Uniforms can be purchased from Bob Stewart, Malvern, with a complete list available either via appointment in-store, or online. Gently used uniforms and textbooks can be bought and sold through the Sustainable School Shop, and twice yearly at the Korowa secondhand uniform stall.

Digital access
Student devices
All students from Years 5 to 12 are required to have a laptop for use in the classroom as part of their learning.
When it comes to purchasing a device for your child, we offer flexibility and the choice to either purchase independently according to our specifications or through our preferred supplier, Atturra.
Purchasing through our supplier provides the following advantages:
- All devices are set up and ready to go with all required software installed
- Onsite support through Korowa’s IT department
- Onsite repairs for warranty and damage provided at Korowa by the School’s selected technology partner
- Loan devices are available while repairs are completed
- Devices are covered by the Elite Support Program. Provided by the technology partner, this program includes an onsite technician, priority access to spare parts, a $100 capped repair program for accidental damage and access to industry leading service systems and processes.
Enrolled families will be given a link to Atturra, and a password, to purchase Korowa-approved devices. If you prefer to make your purchases independently, you will need to follow the specifications sent to you after enrolling, to ensure the device is approved for use at Korowa.

The Sandra Ivory Cafe & piazza
Canteen
Affectionately known by students as “Tuckies”, the Sandra Ivory Café and Piazza is a welcoming social hub at Korowa. Located within Korowa's state-of-the-art Sports and Wellbeing Centre precinct, the café provides a wide range of fresh, hot and cold food options, made on-site, for students, staff and visitors throughout the school day.
Lunch orders can be placed online through Flexischools, and students can purchase selected items during the day using their student ID cards.
Beyond simply providing food, the café is part of daily school life: it is a place where students gather, themed menus complement school events, teachers meet, alumni reunions are hosted, parents are welcomed, and the entire school community is able to connect and enjoy time together.
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Term dates
Planning ahead?
Korowa’s term dates and major school events for parents are available in our annual calendar.

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