Welcome to our wonderful school!
On behalf of the School Council, Staff, Parents and Students of East Bentleigh Primary School, I welcome you and your child/children to our school. This is a wonderful school where your children will experience a nurturing environment in which they will learn, grow and flourish.
We know it takes a village to raise a child, and at East Bentleigh Primary School there is a strong sense of community. As a community we work together to grow our school and support our children. 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.
Our school is committed to the development of the whole child academically, physically, socially and emotionally. We know that a student can only reach their full potential when they are supported in both the academic and social domains. At EBPS, we have created a unique support system to meet each student at their point of need. This is done by ensuring our classrooms are using evidence-based practices for all, and that we provide additional targeted support where needed. Curriculum programs are designed to interest and stimulate the children while providing both depth and breadth.
Each child’s educational journey is different. Our school provides a choice of two curriculum streams. We have a wonderful mainstream education stream, and a unique Steiner stream, 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. Please come and chat with me if you would like to know more about our unique approach.
The development and extension of Literacy, Numeracy and Social Emotional skills is a whole school priority. Teachers plan together to ensure there is consistency in the implementation and evaluation of Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening, as well as Mathematics across all year levels. Our work is evidence based and reflects the best educational approaches.
Our curriculum programs are enhanced by 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 the extra efforts of parents that such a high level of equipment can be provided.
Our bespoke Greenhouse/Classroom was made a reality by the successful implementation of the Bentleigh Farmers’ Market running on the 4th Saturday of the month on the school premises. The proceeds of this major effort by our parent community helps to maintain the successful Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program which is an integral program at our school as well as many other enhancements to our school. Our well-appointed Performing Arts Centre is a highlight of our school, and utilised across the week with drama, music, dance, breakfast club and more. It also houses 4 state of the art classrooms for our senior students.
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.
I look forward to meeting you in the near future, please drop by for a chat.
Sarah Spence - Principal
sarahellen.spence@education.vic.gov.au
