Made in Melbourne with love by [Climate Logic]
Supportive Community
Curiosity & Determination
We warmly welcome you and your family to the Pender’s Grove Primary School community.
At Pender’s Grove we believe that learning is innate and lifelong. We foster a safe, positive, supportive and equitable learning environment that respects the richness of our diverse community. We work with our students throughout their time at Pender’s to develop their understandings of our school values: Respect, Integrity, Curiosity & Determination
Respect, Integrity, Curiosity & Determination
Douglas Lunt
Principal of Pender’s Grove Primary
Dynamic learning for a rapidly changing world
The school offers a dynamic approach to learning that enables students to participate in and adapt to a rapidly changing world. At Pender’s Grove the teaching and learning caters for students’ individual needs and abilities whilst providing a sound foundation for Secondary School. The school offers a wide range of programs with a clear focus on explicit teaching of literacy and numeracy as well as a range of experiences in Science and Inquiry learning, the environment and the Arts.
The school goals are:
- For all students at Pender’s Grove PS to be literate, numerate and curious.
- For all students to be motivated and engaged in their learning.
- For all students to feel safe and supported at school and within the learning environment.
Teaching and Learning at Pender’s Grove
Teachers and Education Support Staff at Pender’s Grove are friendly, dedicated, professional and are committed to continual improvement. Teams are effective and supportive and work towards cohesive teaching and learning outcomes. Classroom and specialist teachers, leadership and support staff all work together to create successful programs and to build an inquiring learning and teaching environment.
Upcoming events
From school assemblies and excursions to community celebrations and special theme days, here’s where you’ll find all the important dates and events coming up in our school calendar. We look forward to seeing our students, families and community getting involved!
Trivia Night 2025!
Book a babysitter and save the date....our famous trivia night is back for 2025!
Spend time with Pender’s parents, take on some challenges and have a fun night out. All are welcome!
Pender's Garden Club
Next session August 23rd | 8am - 12pm
We meet each month to plant flowers, vegetables, and herbs, learn about sustainable gardening, and care for our school garden together. It’s a great way to make new friends who love the earth and enjoy lots of fun outdoors! The group is run by parent volunteer Itamar, and everyone is welcome—no experience needed. Come grow, learn, and connect with us!
Outside School Hours Care with TheirCare
Pender’s Grove Primary School partners with TheirCare to provide engaging and flexible outside school hours care for our students. Running each afternoon onsite, the program offers a safe and supportive environment where children can participate in fun activities, enjoy healthy snacks, and unwind with friends after the school day. TheirCare’s qualified educators deliver a structured yet relaxed program tailored to the needs of our school community, supporting busy families with high-quality, accessible care.