On behalf of the School Council, Staff and Parents of East Bentleigh Primary School, I welcome you and your child/children to our school. This is a great school where your children will experience a nurturing environment in which they will learn and grow.

At East Bentleigh Primary School there is a strong sense of community. Parent input is highly valued and a wide range of opportunities exist for parents to take an active part in the life of the school.

The school is committed to the development of the whole child academically, physically, socially and emotionally. Curriculum programs are designed to interest and stimulate the children while providing both depth and breadth.

This school is running two curriculum streams. We have a traditional education and one based on the educational philosophies of Rudolf Steiner. Parents may choose which stream their child attends and it is possible to move from one stream to another according to the needs of the child. If you require further details I shall be pleased to discuss the respective merits with you.

Our curriculum programs are enhanced by the excellent facilities and wide range of equipment available. A large proportion of the equipment has been provided by parents through fundraising efforts. Parent input is extremely important to the quality of our educational programs as it is only through extra efforts of parents that such a high level of equipment can be provided.

Our School Council runs various sub-committees ensuring the effective management of the school. Parents are welcome to assist in many ways around the school. You are invited to participate in the school's programs and join in with the various activities organised by School Council and Fundraising Committee.

I look forward to meeting you in the near future.

Maria Shearn
Principal