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Form of workTucker Road Bentleigh Primary School is committed to continuous improvement and provision of quality teaching and learning. We have large grounds with extensive play facilities, a full-sized oval, and a separate Out of School Hours Care facility (Rainbow House) run by TheirCare. The school received a BER (Building the Education Revolution Project 2009), which has 6 classrooms, a central shared space and withdrawal offices. In 2019, another government building project grant assisted with the development of a large gymnasium and sports office. In 2021, we undertook a further government building project, which included the development of a new administration building and a classroom building (4 classrooms and central area, toilets, and teacher workspace). TRBPS has a central block of 8 classrooms with specialist classrooms, STEAM room and a refurbished Library with a courtyard garden. Our school grounds provide a safe and secure environment, where students are nurtured in their intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development. Creativity, enthusiasm, passion, and cooperation are encouraged through a concerted focus on Health/PE/Sport and the Arts (music, performance, and visual arts) as well as fostering the importance of learning a Language Other Than English (Italian). Our learning programs and instruction are differentiated to cater for the needs of all students. A variety of student interest activities are in operation such as, lunchtime activity clubs and after school extra-curricular activities such as Karate, Hebrew (UJEB) language and religious studies, instrumental program, chess, and basketball (all private providers).
We develop quality curriculum programs that are differentiated to meet individual students needs and provide co-curricular specialist area programs such as, the Music and Visual Arts, LOTE (Italian) and PE/sport. Emphasis is placed on inquiry learning for the development of critical thinking, problem solving, IT and collaboration skills to ensure provision of comprehensive and engaging learning programs for students. The Student Family Occupation Education (SFOE) index is 0.16. The staff consists of 1 Principal, 1 Assistant Principal, 2 Learning Specialists (Literacy and Numeracy), 1 Acting Learning Specialist (Data Literacy), 1 Disability and Inclusion Wellbeing Leader (parttime), 27 classroom teachers and 7 Educational Support Staff. There is a strong collaborative partnership between parents/carers and staff, with high levels of parent/guardian and carers participation in school life. Tucker Road Bentleigh Primary School has 444 students and offers a caring, inclusive, supportive, and inspiring learning environment.
The School Improvement Team (SIT) and the School Council work in partnership to provide a considered focus on improving educational opportunities and learning outcomes for all children. We strive for excellence in academic achievement and promote the development of the whole child through a strong co-curricular that values the arts, learning another language and active participation in sport. The school values of Friendliness, Enthusiasm, Co-operation, Respectfulness and Responsibility underpin our school community ethos. The School Values drive the management of student wellbeing including the development of individual goals, behaviour expectations and a positive classroom learning environment. We utilise a Restorative Practice approach when assisting students to manage their behaviour and when dealing with social and emotional issues or concerns. The school¿s vision is focused on developing students that are literate and numerate, multi-skilled, creative, and life-long learners. We want our students to have confidence and be resilient, to be good communicators, problem solvers and collaborators and to develop a positive mindset to overcome any challenges and to celebrate success in life. The school values are, Respect, Accountability, Inclusion, Perseverance, Resilience and Empathy. These were developed in conjunction with all stakeholders of the school community during 2022. Our Vision statement is: At Tucker Road Bentleigh PS we provide opportunities for all students to acquire the skills that will enable them to become life-long learners and have a positive impact in their world. Students are supported to achieve their academic personal best and build upon their emotional, social, and physical wellbeing. Our school culture and practices ensure everyone is valued and has the opportunity to thrive and be successful.
The Tucker Road Bentleigh Primary School team strongly believes in working together to support all students as they move along the `Road to Success¿. New families are most welcome to join the community spirit of our school environment.
