For Parents
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Curriculum Tooradin Primary School emphasise the concept that all children will aim for, experience and celebrate success through the provision of a wide range of opportunities that develop children as learners. The school’s wide range of policies and programs support a learning environment, valuing the importance of English and Mathematics from foundation to year six using the Victorian Curriculum 2.0. With an increasing emphasis on technology, we support students to develop their skills, competencies and dispositions as lifelong learners into the future. The diversity of the four coastal village communities is acknowledged through the curriculum which gives attention to equal opportunity issues, provides for the integration of students with learning disabilities, supports students from non English speaking backgrounds and caters for students who need extension, enrichment or extra assistance. Core teaching and learning are enhanced by the provision of opportunities for participating in the performing arts, sporting activities, school camps and programs for students with particular talents and interests. Specialist programs include Physical Education, STEAM, Italian (LOTE), Visual Arts, Performing Arts and Digital Technologies. Support programs include tutoring and SPA (Speech Pathology Assistance). Early Years Literacy and Numeracy coordinators are provided to support the Early Years program. Intervention programs are provided for children needing special assistance. Staff utilise Individual Learning and Education Plans to support the needs and highlighting learning adjustments to support all students to learn and grow. |
Extensive Professional Development is provided for both teaching and non-teaching staff to ensure best practice and continued support for all of our students at Tooradin Primary School.
The Performing Arts is a focus with an annual concert with dance and drama held every year involving all students from foundation to year six. The theme varies each year with a script linking dance and acting roles. The concert involves a night performance held at the Frankston Arts Centre. A highlight each year is the staff dance. Students from years three to six can participate in the school choir which each year sings on request for special events.
A strong student leadership program is operative including School Captains, House Captains, Cultural, Specialist, and Technology leaders, Student Representative Council and Peer Support/Buddy Program. Children have an integral role in weekly assemblies and self-esteem programs are developed including presentation of “Student of the Week” social skills awards linked to our school values.
The school provides two Parent Teacher interview opportunities with two written reports aligned to the Victorian Curriculum 2.0 for each student during the year. The reporting and assessment format is constantly being reviewed to cater for both the parents and school needs. Parents are encouraged to contact their child's classroom teacher to discuss their child's learning and wellbeing.
School Council provides strong and supportive leadership for the whole school community. It delivers clear direction for the school community through open and informed communication channels. The school promotes participation and regular communication between parents and teachers. Parents participate in the school through their involvement in excursions, inter-school sport, PMP program, literacy programs as well as successful School Council, canteen and parenting programs.
The Performing Arts is a focus with an annual concert with dance and drama held every year involving all students from foundation to year six. The theme varies each year with a script linking dance and acting roles. The concert involves a night performance held at the Frankston Arts Centre. A highlight each year is the staff dance. Students from years three to six can participate in the school choir which each year sings on request for special events.
A strong student leadership program is operative including School Captains, House Captains, Cultural, Specialist, and Technology leaders, Student Representative Council and Peer Support/Buddy Program. Children have an integral role in weekly assemblies and self-esteem programs are developed including presentation of “Student of the Week” social skills awards linked to our school values.
The school provides two Parent Teacher interview opportunities with two written reports aligned to the Victorian Curriculum 2.0 for each student during the year. The reporting and assessment format is constantly being reviewed to cater for both the parents and school needs. Parents are encouraged to contact their child's classroom teacher to discuss their child's learning and wellbeing.
School Council provides strong and supportive leadership for the whole school community. It delivers clear direction for the school community through open and informed communication channels. The school promotes participation and regular communication between parents and teachers. Parents participate in the school through their involvement in excursions, inter-school sport, PMP program, literacy programs as well as successful School Council, canteen and parenting programs.
Our parents are committed to student learning and success!