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The Early Childhood Centre (3YOK-1) is a self-contained unit located on the school campus and is served by its own dedicated staff, including music, physical education, library and art specialists. The playground is self-contained and it is located a small distance from the Junior, Middle and Senior Schools. Kindergarten children have separate play areas that are age appropriate for them. The ECC is able to access the very considerable resources of the school at any time.

Early Childhood caters for children from 3 Year Old Kindergarten through to Year 1. Our Kindergarten teachers have Early Childhood qualifications and Year Prep and 1 staff are all experienced Primary school teachers. The Kindergarten, Prep and Year 1 classes have trained assistants who work with the teaching staff.

We aim to provide a safe, relaxed and happy environment where children can be challenged to their maximum potential. We do indeed encourage children to think carefully about the school motto, “Hold fast to that which is good”. When necessary, we are able to access assistance from our school counsellors and our special education teachers. We may also call upon the services of our visiting speech pathologist and occupational therapist if the need arises. Parents are always closely consulted at such times.

Louise Cook
Head of Early Childhood Centre

Water winner - Georgia snaps up a prize

26/10/09 10:20 - General

Georgia Wiggs, a Year 11 student of The Peninsula School has won a national 2009 Savewater Awards photographic
competition with her stunning image ‘Keep Water Usage on Your Mind’.
The competition encourages students and adults to portray their thoughts about and awareness of water
conservation. Georgia was one of seven Victorians among the 13 finalists in three categories, which
indicates the impact the drought has had on our consciousness.
Georgia took a photo of her younger sister Hannah (Year 8 at Peninsula) and one of a bowl with water
being poured into it and merged the two using PhotoShop.
“It’s not as hard as most people think,” said Georgia. “I’ve always been interested in photography, but
this interest has really taken off in the past two years.”
Georgia is currently undertaking a project called 365 Days on Flickr with the aim of expanding her portfolio
by taking a photograph each day.
Georgia received a Nikon digital camera for winning the secondary school category of the photographic
competition, plus an iPod Shuffle for making it to the finals. The Peninsula School received $1000.
Georgia’s image will appear in a range of promotional materials for the Savewater Alliance. Go to:
http://www.savewater.com.au/programs-and-events/savewater-awards/2009-winners/photographicaward

Online Booklists

11/11/09 2:52 - General

Booklists are now available online. Click here or on the above logo to go to the Landmark website.

Scholarships

26/10/09 10:47 - General

The Peninsula School is offering scholarships for students entering Grade 5 and Year 7 in 2011. The ACER Scholarship Examinations will be held on Saturday 27th February 2010 at our Mt Eliza campus. Click here for further information and to complete online registration

Scholarships to be offered for 2011 are as follows:

Grade 5: Academic & General Excellence (ACER Examination)
Year 7: Academic & General Excellence (ACER Examination)


In addition, male students who are not currently enrolled at the School, may also apply for the means tested Robert Barr-Smith Scholarship for entry into Year 7 2011(1 only, General Excellence)

Click here for further information about the Robert Barr-Smith Scholarship

Extend OSHC

28/10/08 7:09 - General

3pm-6pm
Permanent: $16.80*
Casual: $18.80*
[(*per child per session - Minus Child Care Benefits
(CCB means tested) and the 50%
Child Care Tax Rebate (CCTR)]
For Bookings Phone
1300 366 437

 

Class of 1979 - 30 Year Reunion

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The Class of 1979 - 30 Year Reunion will be held at 7:30pm on Saturday 14 November 2009. Click here to download the invitation which contains all details.

TOPSA Reunions and Events 2009

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Class of ‘89/Yr 11 Boys Careers Luncheon – 4/9/2009
Class of 1989 – 20 Year Reunion – 5/9/2009
Women’s Breakfast – 13/10/2009
Class of 2008 – 1 Year Reunion – 16/10/2009
Class of 1979 – 30 Year Reunion – 14/11/2009