Sandringham East is a coeducational primary school located in the leafy beachside Sandringham, 15 kilometres south east of Melbourne. Our vision “To build an inclusive community that empowers, challenges and inspires learners to foster their creativity and talents developing the skills to fulfil their dreams in an ever-changing world to: ‘THINK...IMAGINE...BECOME.’
Our school values include: care, compassion,
doing your best, fair go, freedom, honesty, trustworthiness,
integrity, respect, responsibility, understanding, tolerance and
inclusion. The school has in place a range of strategies to promote
engagement, positive behaviour and respectful relationships for
students.
Sandringham East is a progressive school
preparing students for a dynamic future. We have a proud history
since 1931 with over 91 years serving the Sandringham community. Our community hub values
relationships and a sense of community – a diverse community with
5.3 % speaking a language other than English representing 19
countries and 4% disadvantaged families. SFO is .2416. The school
employs a Welfare Officer/ Counsellor who supports families for
educational, wellbeing and family issues.
Sandringham East prides itself on a diversity
of programs that cater for personalising student learning needs
through curriculum programs and Individual Learning Plans. Literacy
and numeracy are essential foundations for student success.
Our last Peer school review stated that: “Sandringham East PS
presents as one of southern Melbourne’s high achieving primary
schools. In fact, in many areas, as this school grows, the Student
Achievement, Student Engagement and Student Wellbeing programs also
continue to grow and improve. As entry levels are high the school
believes that maximum student growth beyond 12 months’ time frame is
important. Close to 95% of students are achieving
at or beyond Australian Curriculum and AusVELS levels each year from
Foundation to Year 6. National Assessment Program – Literacy and
Numeracy (NAPLAN) growth levels remain close to or beyond State,
Regional and National mean score levels. Numeracy and English
Spelling, Grammar and Speaking and Listening are focus areas in the
new School Strategic Plan (SSP). The Review Panel believe that in
many ways this school is being transformed from a traditional
learning environment to a more consistent approach in the delivery
of best practice teaching and learning. The panel also believe there
is the necessary passion and resources at Sandringham East PS in
order to deliver even higher educational outcomes at this school.”
Students enjoy our bright, engaging flexible
learning environments which cater for a range of learning styles and
individual needs. The Walker Learning Approach is implemented,
connecting students to their learning through interest. Students are
supported through the Program for Students with Disabilities.
Facilities provide a safe and secure setting,
surrounded by a sanctuary, incorporating a walking track, oval,
oriental and indigenous gardens, bountiful vegetable patch and hens
provide eggs for our community. An amazing
adventure Playscape was completed and opened in October 2016 which
the school community funded. Students are excited
that their leisure time will be playing creatively in this great
sanctuary environment with ropes, tunnels, tree platforms, cubbies,
sandpit, digging pit, water play and a massive log fort.
A Ga Ga game area has been installed, and the school's Play Shed
provides creative play resources for our students during lunch
breaks.
Students work with our school gardener sowing and tending the
garden, cooking healthy meals and selling produce to the school
community.
Financial commitments invest to improving
facilities to cater for 21st century learning. Our 1:1 computer
program for students in levels 3 – 6 sees around 95% of students
with their own device. Professional teaching teams are dedicated to
setting high expectations, personalising learning so students
achieve to their best. The biggest impact on student learning is the
quality of the teacher, and we devote resources to improving teacher
capacity. The school engages Adam Voigt, Tracey Ezard, Misty
Adoniou, Di Siemon and Kathy
Walker as critical friends to work with staff to improve teaching
and learning.
Highly regarded specialist programs include
Literacy and Numeracy support, Performing Arts, Physical Education,
Visual Arts, and Mandarin. As an Asian Literate school we
communicate with our sister school in the Philippines. Excursions, camps (adventure
and
educational), sports events and swimming
provide our students with a well-rounded education. We work with
Sandringham College (employing Andrew Wilkisnon to teach Science as
part of our school's STEM program), John Monash Science (Little Scientist Program) and the
i Sea, i Care Dolphin Project for students who are passionate about
science and sustainability.
We value our links and partnership with
Sandringham College, located adjacent to Sandringham East. Mutual
benefits are gained from this relationship as well as a positive
transition to secondary schooling.
The school encourages community as part of the
process of schooling through School Council and Class Parent Program
that is incorporated within the Parents and Friends Association.
The school sees parents as vital partners in a child’s
education. The school links with the broader community to provide
extra-curricular activities for students, including Sporting
Schools Program, Instrumental music, Singing Club, Chess, Auslan
Club, Chinese and many other Lunch Clubs. Before and
After School Care is provided by Their Care. We value partnerships with
community in Lions, Rotary and the Japanese Saturday College. We
host the Japanese Saturday College each week who offer 21 classes
for 310 students. Parent participation and support for our school
from local community play a major role that is valued and
encouraged.
The FISO priority for our school is Building
Practice Excellence; encompassing teaching and learning, with a
focus for students to: Think...Imagine...Become...