At EPS, it is our priority that students are supported and given opportunities to feel safe, secure and connected to their new class grouping each year to enhance the start of the following school year. At the end of every year, we coordinate a Whole School Transition Program for students entering Years 1 to 6 that takes place over three weekly sessions. These sessions begin in late November. Designed to support the transition of students into their next year level, the program aims to build the relationship of the student to his/her whole year level cohort, new class grouping, teachers and learning environment. Each session includes experiences to build relationships, set goals, get a glimpse of the learning to come and develop a sense of belonging to a learning community. In the final Transition Session students meet their new class and teacher in their future learning space. To build a sense of ownership and belonging to their new class, students create a piece of artwork to be displayed in their new learning area for the start of the next school year. Detailed information about the Elsternwick Primary School Whole School Transition Program is communicated to parents in early November via Newsletters and Konnective.
Camberwell Primary School is an innovative English French immersion school committed to providing an outstanding education in an inclusive, caring and supportive learning environment. Having become a bilingual school in 1991, the school was admitted to the Bilingual Programs Project in mid 1997 which provides additional funding to our school. In 2014 Camberwell Primary School became one of only two schools in Australia that have been awarded the "LabelFrancducation" seal. This award, bestowed by the French Government, recognised our immersion teaching and learning as being of a exceptional quality. A focus on personalised learning in a rich, engaging environment is our core purpose. With a strong emphasis on developing students' skills in French and English literacy, numeracy and ICT, Camberwell Primary School recognises the all pervasive importance of student wellbeing. Programs at CPS which support our students' development include Kidsmatter, Positive Psychology, Smiling Minds (a mindfulness initiative), eSmart and restorative practice. Specialist programs operate in Music, Visual Arts, Science, Dance and Physical Education. Ensuring our citizens of the future are confident, connected, creative problem solvers, risk takers and connected learners, Camberwell Primary School provides a digital rich learning environment. Students benefit from a 1:1 iPad program from Years 2-6, with significant device ratios for students in Foundation and Year 1. The school enjoys the benefits of an informed and involved community with a high level of participation through School Council, the Parents' Association, Class Coordinators and events such as our annual French Fete. Opened in 1867, the school retains the Victorian frontage whilst on-going enrolment demands have led to the melding of heritage structures with modern buildings. The student population is approximately 580.