Department of Education - Victoria

Cranbourne South Primary Schools (CSPS) mission is to empower teachers, students and community members to embrace learning, achieve their personal best and strengthen emotional, social and physical wellbeing. Our vision is to provide all students with an education they can be proud of by exhibiting confidence and creativity in this complex and ever changing world.  We strive to assist students in taking ownership of their learning; to grow into responsible, happy, resilient and socially fulfilled individuals.  The four values of Positivity, Persistence, Pride and Passion are the cornerstone of CSPS.

CSPS opened in 1956; located in a semi-rural environment approximately 5 kilometres south of Cranbourne. CSPS projected enrolment for 2025 is 382. 

In 2021, CSPS has undergone a significant Capital Works project ($5.9 million) which will provide a purpose built, new facility (on Browns Road) including specialist STEM and Arts spaces, kitchen, wellbeing, administration, first aid, new toilet amenities, upgrade of the staff carpark and notable landscaping across the school.  These works were completed July 2022.

The dedicated staff of CSPS comprises of 2 Principal Class, 2 Learning Specialists, 20 teaching staff, 11 Education Support Staff, 1 Business Manager, 2 Office staff, 1 part time First Aid/OHS/Emergency Management leader and 1 Welfare Officer (0.6).

At CSPS, we pride ourselves on distributive leadership; represented by a strong commitment by the School Improvement Team (SIT).  Teams are based on a Professional Learning model, where data and point of need teaching, learning and wellbeing are the key focus.

The school structure is predominantly a singular class model, consisting of 15 classes, divided into Junior (Foundation to Year 2), Middle (Year 3 & 4) and Senior School (Year 5 & 6).  CSPS focuses on teaching the stage of development, not the age of the child, through use of explicit data sources to identify point of need instruction.

Support approaches and programs focus on literacy and numeracy development from the perspectives of early intervention, extension and growth. 

The specialist programs are a highlight of motivation and engagement.  The three key specialist programs open the doors to further critical thinking and discovery for students within The Arts, Health/Physical Education and Environmental Science (new 2021 program). 

Extra curriculum opportunities are varied, including camps, excursions and in-school activities, swimming and water safety programs, lunchtime clubs, Perceptual Motor Program, intra/interschool sports, school concert and school/community Empowerment Projects. 

CSPS predominately utilises the Google platform for communication and collaboration, with additional Apple technology availability. The Digi Tech program is overseen by classroom teachers; expanded through the introduction of commercial panels/screens in all learning spaces.

The Student Wellbeing program is extensive in the daily implementation of strategies and programs that support student mental wellness and welfare.  CSPS continues to implement the SWPBS (School Wide Positive Behaviour Support) framework, in aspiration of full accreditation by 2022.

Student voice, agency and leadership continues to develop strongly, evidenced with the Year 6 leadership program, School Community Captains (SCC), SET (Sustainability & Environment Team), JSC (Junior School Council) and isea icare dolphin ambassadors.

CSPS prides itself on community engagement and connection, highlighted by the Parents and Friends Association who are crucial in fundraising and bonding the community together.

On site, TheirCare provides a before/after school care and vacation care program.  

 

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.