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| Curriculum | Specialist Teachers | Student Leadership | Support Services |
| Parent Participation | Reporting to parents | Security | Kinder/Prep Transition |
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Kilsyth Primary School is situated in the outer eastern suburbs of Melbourne at the foot of the Dandenong ranges, with a population of 235 students. Modern facilities, particularly in the Information and Communications Technology field, enhance both learning and teaching facilities for everyone.
At Kilsyth Primary School, we promote the importance of personal values.
We value:
- Excellence in Learning
- Positive Attitude
- Caring
- Responsibility
- ‘Be The Best You Can Be’
We are a Tribes learning community, creating a culture that maximises learning and human development.
Kilsyth
Primary School aims for excellence in all areas.
We are proud that our students learn in a happy, stimulating and
positive environment. We believe
that students learn and grow in confidence and self-esteem through:
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problem solving, decision making and critical thinking skills |
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Digital Learning is paramount in the Learning and Teaching curriculum at Kilsyth. It forms the basis of all learning for students in the 21st century. Along with a well-resourced Digital Excellence Awards program, interactive whiteboards are being installed in every classroom to enhance the students’ learning.
Features
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English Mathematics Civics and Citizenship The Humanities (Geography, History, Economics) Science Information
& Communications Technology The Arts Health and Physical Education Language Other Than English (LOTE) Interpersonal Development Communication Design, Creativity & Technology Thinking Processes |
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Physical Education Student Wellbeing Officer Performing Arts Visual Arts |
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Special programs to enrich classroom teaching:
Performing Arts program – whole school production (alternate years)
Reading Recovery
Perceptual Motor Program (P.M.P.) Prep and Year 1
Camps program – Levels 3 and 4
Excursion program for all year levels
Literacy and Numeracy Week
Multi Age Activity Days
Jump Discos
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Kinder - Prep Transition
'Ready...Set...Go!' Transition Program
Storytime – stories, games and songs – from May to October
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Reading Recovery
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School Captains
House Captains
Junior School Council
Whole school buddy system
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Student Wellbeing Officer
Chaplain
Guidance Officer (Child Psychologist)
Visiting Teacher Service
District Social Worker
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Parent Liaison Representatives
Classroom activities
School Council
Various Sub-committees - Fundraising, Education, Building & Grounds
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Year Level Information Nights
Parent/teacher interviews held twice yearly and by request
Comprehensive written reports – Mid-year and end of year
Student Portfolios
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Security
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