Grade 1 & 2 – Even Year

Term 1 ‘Where do I belong?’ was our Term 1 inquiry. As part of this unit, the students investigated how families have changed over time, the places in our community where they belong and what it means to belong. Term 2 During term 2 our science inquiry was learning about the weather, the seasons and […]

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Foundation

Term 1: Knowing Me ‘Knowing me’ allows students to explore the things that make them special including the events in their past experiences and how they have changed over time. They identify what makes a family and discuss the members and roles within their family. The focus for this unit is: What makes me special […]

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Teaching & Learning/Our Curriculum

Our Curriculum At Eltham Primary School we provide a guaranteed and viable curriculum underpinned by the Victorian Curriculum. Our teaching teams collaboratively plan units of work that engage students’ curiosity and allow them to explore areas of personal interest. A strong focus on English and Mathematics is the foundation to developing literate, numerate and curious […]

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Strategic Plan/School Council/School Policies

Strategic Plan Our four-year strategic plan is informed by a thorough school wide review and utilises evidence-based research to inform school improvement. We know improved student outcomes are achieved through having high quality teachers in every classroom. To achieve this we have a rigorous on-site professional learning program for our staff, ensuring alignment of best practice […]

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History/Community/Values

Our History In July 1855 David and Catherine Clark, a brother and sister, opened a school in Little Eltham. It was a bark hut with an earthen floor that, on its first day, held just eight students. The numbers soon swelled, and in 1863 the school was given its current name and number: Eltham Primary […]

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Welcome

Acknowledgement of Country We acknowledge the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation, the Traditional Owners of the land on where we work, learn and play, and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. Welcome Welcome to Eltham Primary School. At EPS we are proud of our commitment to maximise the learning opportunities […]

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