Department of Education - Victoria

Cranbourne East Primary School (CEPS) is located in the Hunt Club Estate in one of the fastest growth areas in the Southeastern growth corridor. The school is located at No 2 Bowyer Avenue, Cranbourne East and is co-located with Cranbourne East Secondary College, whom we enjoy and value a strong partnership with. Adjacent to the school site is a three-room kindergarten and maternal health centre, City of Casey sports oval and pavilion as well as Marnebek School (Corrigans Road Campus).

The school is an exciting state of the art facility built under the Partnerships Victoria in Schools Project (PViS), which opened at the start of 2011. The school is built for a long-term student enrolment of 450 students, however due to early rapid enrolment growth and long-term stabilised enrolments, this figure has been surpassed with current enrolment at 1000 students. 64.6% of these students speak a language other than English at home.

The dedicated staff of CEPS comprises of 6 Principal Class (full-time and part-time), 4 Learning Specialists (Literacy, Numeracy and Inclusion), 1 Leading Teacher (Numeracy), 61 teaching staff (full and part time),  1 Psychologist, 1 Student Counsellor, 1 Engagement Officer, 1 Mental Health in Primary Schools teacher, 4 Tutor Learning Initiative teachers, 15 Classroom Education Support Staff, 1 Business Manager, 7 Office Administration staff including a First Aid Officer.  The current SFOE Index is 0.3934.

The school undertook their School Review in Term 2 2024 and has a new Strategic Plan. In line with recommendations from the School Review, CEPS undertook a review of our co-teaching model, involving extensive staff collaborative research of best practice, broad community consultation with parents, and consultative engagement with students. Drawing on what was heard and learned through this process, the decision was made to change the learning structure to a single-teacher/single-class model, which commenced in 2025.

Employing similar consultative practices, and guided by the review, SIT has also changed the structure of the day from a split timetable to a single timetable, employing 4 sessions and 3 breaks in the timetable.

CEPS is undergoing an exciting phase of growth and development of learning and teaching, guided by the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model 2.0 (VTLM 2.0) and is grounded in the latest research from the Science of Learning. At CEPS, this means creating learning environments that prioritise explicit teaching, cognitive load management, regular review and deep content knowledge.

CEPS is committed to evidence-based practices that support every student to succeed. A key element of this work is the implementation of Phonics Plus, a structured synthetic phonics program designed to build strong foundations in early reading. Instructional Practices aligned with Explicit Instruction, a strong emphasis on high-impact teaching strategies, professional collaboration and reflective practice support the schools teaching and learning programs. 

In addition to core curriculum areas, students at CEPS benefit from a broad and enriching specialist program. Specialist areas include Science, Physical Education, AUSLAN, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, and STEM. These subjects offer students opportunities to explore creativity, develop physical and scientific skills, express themselves, and engage with real-world problem-solving in innovative ways. At CEPS, we are proud to be building a future-focused learning culture where every student is supported, challenged, and inspired to reach their full potential. 

Cranbourne East Primary School is a place of vibrant learning and professional practice. It is a happy, exciting and engaging learning environment where student centred learning occurs. CEPS offers a comprehensive curriculum with a strong focus placed on literacy, numeracy and wellbeing. Using the School Wide Positive Behaviour Framework (SWPBS), teachers place greater emphasis on enhancing student engagement and improving attendance using relevant data to create ambitious yet achievable learning goals.  Our staff work collaboratively to ensure each student is supported and nurtured individually.

At Cranbourne East Primary School, we believe that every child deserves access to high-quality teaching, strong relationships, and the opportunity to thrive. Our passionate and skilled staff are committed to continuous improvement, working collaboratively to deliver excellence in education. With a clear vision aligned to our Strategic Plan, and grounded in the values of inclusion, respect and academic growth, we are building a culture where curiosity is encouraged, progress is celebrated, and each learner is empowered to succeed. CEPS is not just a place of learning¿it is a community where students, staff and families grow together with purpose, pride and passion.

SC1    Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the capacity to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills. Demonstrated capacity to respond to student learning needs.

SC2    Demonstrated capacity to implement high impact teaching strategies, guided by how students learn, and evaluate the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth. 

SC3    Demonstrated capacity to monitor and assess student learning. Demonstrated capacity to use data to inform teaching practice and to provide feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.

SC4    Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated capacity to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues and the broader school community to support student learning, wellbeing and engagement.    

SC5    Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values. Demonstrated capacity to reflect upon practice and engage in professional learning to continually improve the quality of teaching.