Additional Programs

As a 21st Century Learning Community, Cheltenham Primary School proudly supports the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) iPad program.

Commencing in Year 4, the BYOD program allows for students to have 1:1 access to a variety of high level digital devices. This supports them to develop the skills necessary to meet the demands of a 21st Century workplace.

Literacy and Numeracy are our core focus.
We use digital technologies to develop Literacy and Numeracy necessary skills and research skills. Having access to their own individual device, means students have a wealth of content at their fingertips to interpret and make meaning from.

The BYOD program aligns perfectly with our school’s focus on student voice and agency. Access to a range of applications and information, allows students to choose their topic focus and how they wish to present their findings.

It is important that we recognise that the iPad does not replace traditional pen and paper activities. We still believe there is a place for traditional texts and writing skills today and in the future. The iPad is used during certain times in the day and when needed to support student learning. Students converse and interact with each other face-to-face during class times to deepen their individual and collective understandings.

The outdoor education curriculum is delivered through personal development, environmental and adventure themes. By staying away from home our camping program provides opportunities for relationship building and development of interpersonal skills in the fun relaxed environment of camp.

Activities include:

• Giant Swing
• Minigolf
• Low Ropes Course
• Flying Fox
• Initiatives Course
• Archery
• Orienteering
• The Rock Wall
• Damper Cooking
• Gold Panning
• Sensory Trail
• The Nocturnal Trail and Campfire

Arrabri Lodge – Even Year

Located just past Warburton township in the heart of the scenic Yarra Valley, Arrabri Lodge offers an excellent mix of both challenging adventure activities as well as more relaxing leisure activities.

Lord Somers- Even Year

Lord Somers Camp is located on the Mornington Peninsula (near Somers), nestled in the spectacular surroundings of Somers, that take in both coastal and bush environments.

The camp runs a range of programs and activities that encourage community service and develop leadership skills.

Just a taste of what’s on offer:

• Surfing
• Kayaking
• Paddleboarding
• Beach activities
• Swimming
• Beach games
• Rock pool rambling
• Camping activities
• Hiking
• Camp cooking
• Campfire
• Environmental activities
• Nature walks
• Cultural and Indigenous engagement activities
• Astronomy
• Initiative activities
• Rogaining
• Map reading

During Kitchen Classroom, students participate in ‘hands-on’ activities, requiring them to follow a recipe and practise different cooking techniques, knife skills, measuring techniques. Students also put their Literacy skills to work, learning how to break a recipe down into smaller, manageable tasks in order to execute a recipe.

Kitchen Classrooms occur on a fortnightly basis and allow students to learn healthy cooking and eating habits as well as how to store and prepare produce.

Classes are delivered by a specialist instructor, Jennifer Leason, who has a wealth of experience in cooking alongside children.

While the program is not part of the standard curriculum and partially funded by families, over 90% of CPS students choose to participate.

Important Information this Term

Products Used In The Kitchen Classroom