At Strathfieldsaye Primary School we use the Victorian Essential Learning Standards (VELS) as a planning tool to provide engaging educational programs. The Standards aim to meet the challenges of preparing young people for a world in which knowledge is highly valued and constantly changing, a world in which work, society, community and personal relationships are subject to increasingly complex pressures. Young people need a broad-range of knowledge and social, personal and thinking skills to be successful. The Standards enable young people to develop through their schooling and will prepare them for their final years of study. Our highly trained staff are extremely dedicated and endeavour to ensure that your students at Strathfieldsaye Primary School receive the best education.
Educational Enhancement -
Family Involvement -
Leadership and Decision Making -
Religious -
Social Service -
Our staff plan in teams to deliver the best possible curriculum to your child/ren. They use the Victorian Essential Learning Standards (VELS) as the basis for their curriculum and assessment programs.
In order to develop and maintain their teaching skills they are constantly engaged in professional development opportunities.
Educational Enhancement -
- LOTE Specialist (Indonesian Grades 3 - 6)
- Early Years Literacy Program
- Reading Recovery
- Supporting Early Literacy Learning (S.E.L.L)
- RACV energy breakthrough (Grade 3 - 6)
- Saltwatch/Landcare activities
- Book Launch (Grades 1 - 6)
- Environment Studies based on sustainability
- Water-wise garden project (Grades 3 - 6)
- Visiting speakers and excursions
- Library specialist
- Computer access in all classrooms and the computer room, including use of internet and e-mail
- Grade 5/6 Netbook program
- Preparation for Puberty Program (Grades 5 & 6)
- Cyber Safety and on-line responsibility
- Mathletics/Spellodrome
- Prep transition program
- Grade 6/Secondary College transition program
- Art/music specialist
- Visiting poets, writers, illustrators and performers
- Visits to art displays, artists and cultural performances
- Displays of children's work
- Involvement in community art competitions
- Multi-Instrumental group
- Choir
- Drama - Triennial major school performance and showcase events each year
- Music - Grade and community musical performances
- Physical Education Specialist/Sports Program
- Interschool sporting activities eg. Cross Country, Athletics, Orienteering, Football and Netball
- Lapathon
- Swimming program
- Sport coaching days/clinics
- Gymnastics program
- Comprehensive Camps Program (Grades 3-6)
- Bike Education (Grade 5)
Family Involvement -
- Parent Information Nights
- Family Maths/English nights
- ICT/Cyber Safety
- School decision making forums, surveys, newsletter, major evaluations, Parent Club, information nights for school programs
- Parent participation in class programs
- Classroom support
- School Council Parent BBQ
- Grade level working bees
- Prep/1 welcome Evening
- Fundraising events
Leadership and Decision Making -
- House Captains and Vice Captains
- Junior School Council - Grades 3 - 6 with a representative from each grade
- You Can Do It (YCDI)
- Tribes
- Classroom Awards Weekly
- Positive appreciation and rewards for good playground behaviour
- Student of the Week (Preps)
Religious -
- The Agreed Syllabus of the Council for Christian Education in schools - Religion In Life (RIL)
Social Service -
- Ongoing fundraising for specific causes eg. Christmas Tree Appeal, School Relief Fund, Good Friday Appeal
- Discipline and Wellbeing Handbook/program
- Chaplaincy
- Self esteem programs eg Seasons for Growth
- Bullying Policy
- Integration support groups
- Student Wellbeing committee
- Designated passive and non-passive areas for play
- Time-out program for breaches of the behaviour code
- Access to Psychologists, Social Workers and Speech Therapists (Department of Education & Early Childhood Development (DEECD)
Our staff plan in teams to deliver the best possible curriculum to your child/ren. They use the Victorian Essential Learning Standards (VELS) as the basis for their curriculum and assessment programs.
In order to develop and maintain their teaching skills they are constantly engaged in professional development opportunities.
