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Form of workEast Bentleigh Primary School is part of the South East Victoria Region. Different learning styles are catered for at our School and in our attempt to meet the individual needs of all students, two different methods of curriculum delivery are offered.
The two curriculum streams operate in parallel within the school and parents can place their child in whichever stream is more appropriate for the individual child.
One curriculum stream is based on multi-age education philosophies and the other is based on the educational philosophies of Rudolf Steiner. Both streams are underpinned by the Victorian Curriculum.
In keeping with our motto " Growing Together " all members of the community, be they children, staff or parents are made to feel that they belong. Staff ensure equal educational opportunities for male and female students, both in the classroom and during outdoor activities. We cater for a diversity of socio economic and cultural backgrounds.
The dedication and loyalty of both staff and parents are the school's most important asset. The staff includes teachers, and specialists in art/craft, physical education, library, LOTE (French) and music. East Bentleigh is well known for the outstanding quality of its arts and environmental programs. A particular delight to children and parents alike, are the many musical and dramatic performances held throughout the year.
East Bentleigh Primary School is a Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation School. This has seen the implementation of a Kitchen Garden Program for children in Years 3 - 6, a wonderfully enriching program which embeds the concept of real-life learning. Due to the hard work of the Garden and Environmental teams the school has won various awards.
The school is proud of its achievements and the strong sense of community it embodies.
The highly motivated, professional and caring staff at our school put the needs of our children first, planning and implementing teaching and learning programs which develop inquiry, initiative, co-operation and independence. Restorative Justice and Positive Education Principles underpin all we do at our inclusive and respectful school. The Respectful Relationships initiative is embedded across the school to promote and model respect and equality to support children in building healthy relationships, resilience and confidence. Additionally, all our staff have been trained in the implementation of the Berry Street Education Model.
Our school prides itself on catering for students with diverse learning needs with targeted programs developed to support students with identified needs. Our students are served well by a large team of ES staff, lead by our Diversity and Inclusion Leader.
We promote the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal children and encourage applications from Aboriginal peoples. Applicants are welcome to elaborate on experience they may have working with Aboriginal children and/or communities.
Our school has a strong commitment to Child Safe practices and policies.
East Bentleigh Primary School is on a path of steady improvement, to ensure that every educational opportunity is offered to individually support each unique student and family to progress and achieve to their very best.
