BRIGHT P-12 College's Dinner Plain campus officially opened for the season last week.
College principal Jean Olley said the campus has been operated for more than 20 years and plays a central role in the college's presence on the mountain and complements its Bright College Snow Sports (BCST) program, offering learning opportunities in an inspiring alpine environment.
"This year, we have had one of the best starts to the ski season in recent memory," Ms Olley said.
"With strong early snowfall and a vibrant atmosphere already on the mountain, we are all very optimistic that this will be a fantastic season ahead for our students, staff and families, both on and off the mountain."
The college remains involved in two snow programs - BCST at Hotham and Go To The Snow at Falls Creek.
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Bright P-12 College assistant principal Mathew Gray is based on-mountain running the campus throughout winter, and said student numbers will swell from 19 this term to 57 next term after the July school holidays.
"About 40 of the students attended the campus last year and of our four teachers, three are returning from last season," he said.
"Our students are primary school age from five to 12 years and they attend one of the two programs we run daily, from 8am to 12.30pm and 12.30pm to 5pm...most of the students are involved in mountain ski programs for the rest of the day.
"About six of our students are from Bright P-12 College, and the others from all over Australia, including Queensland, Tasmania and Adelaide.
"All the students are living on-mountain, at Hotham or Dinner Plain, throughout winter, with most of their parents involved in on-mountain employment."
Mr Gray said this is his third season and being part of the campus is a "brilliant experience".
"The families and students are so positive and there is such a great mix," he said.
"They share the enjoyment and appreciation of being in the alpine area."
The Bright P-12 College campus is located in the community centre building, which Alpine Shire Council and the Victorian Education Department jointly built on 2006.
