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Ripponlea
Primary School (established 1922) is situated in a well-established
South-Eastern suburb of Melbourne in Carrington Grove, East St. Kilda. A
special feature of Ripponlea is the on-site preschool, which facilitates
and promotes a smooth transition for students from preschool to school. A
major Department of Education upgrade was completed in 1996, which has
further enhanced the physical environment of the school. Parents continue
to maintain and develop our school playgrounds. Ripponlea
draws its population from a variety of cultures and is committed to access
and equity for all students. With a population of 230 children, the school
is committed to fostering a strong sense of community and an attitude of
curiosity and inquiry among its students. The school encourages students
to treat parents and members of the wider community with respect and
tolerance. Ripponlea’s staff strive to ensure that the school is a safe,
secure and happy environment for all students. “ To be the learning environment which unites our School community to foster curiosity, spirited independence, sense of value & security for our children.” Our
school will:
Ripponlea
has high, but achievable, expectations for all students. Teachers use a
wide range of effective teaching methods and regularly undertake
Professional Development to ensure that the children are exposed to modern
educational techniques. The
teaching staff is experienced, caring and approachable and has a high
commitment to the total development of the students, particularly their
social skills and self-esteem and independence. Open
communication amongst students, staff and community is facilitated through
newsletters, School Council, Student Representative Council and public
meetings. Parents
are encouraged to participate in school activities such as Parents’
Association, uniform Shop, Canteen, classroom support programs and School
Council. Parents are made to feel welcome as an integral part of our
school. Ripponlea
aims to provide:
The
Ripponlea Primary School Council and Parents’ Association work together
to maintain and improve both the passive and active recreation areas.
Consisting of a two storey red brick building with large, well equipped
classrooms. Ripponlea
provides specialist facilities for Physical Education and Library, as well
as a separate large Art Complex. A separate Out of School Hours care
building and separate Canteen facilities. An
on-site preschool with extended hours, which operates a full day program
catering for three and four year olds. A Uniform shop caters for new and
second-hand uniforms. A
special emphasis is placed on safe and stimulating play areas, with
separate adventure playgrounds for junior (Prep/Yr.1) and senior classes,
with pergola and stage area for creative play. Shaded areas also exist, in
line with the school’s Sun Smart Protection Policy. Various sporting and
play areas include a grassy oval, a separate basketball/netball court,
volleyball court and cricket pitch. The
School Charter 1999 – 2001 is the governing document Ripponlea Primary School has identified the Charter Priority areas in:
While maintaining and expanding implementation of the Curriculum and Standards Framework Implementing and managing learning technologies so that they will be efficient and effective in their purpose, requires detailed planning, leadership and a co-ordinated effort. Effective integration of learning technologies requires a school to develop three key elements:
The Learning Technologies Sub-Committee have created a plan which is to be implemented over the next three-year charter period. Many key aspects of this plan have already been undertaken.
STUDENT
REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL
The
group consists of class elected representatives from each of grades 3,4,5
and 6 (one girl and one boy). The
Student Representative Council provides opportunities for students to
develop leadership skills. Members are introduced to practices and systems
which enable them to be responsible for making decisions about relevant
issues which affect themselves and their environment. A Student
Representative Council gives students from different levels a chance to
exchange ideas and to work together as a team. The
school has four houses named after local streets. Each House chooses a
girl and boy captain. Throughout the year, captains help with a variety of
functions and they encourage their team members to work well in all areas
of school life. The
houses are: Furneaux (Blue) Orrong (Red) Carrington (Yellow) Loch (Green)
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