Special Projects
Pender's Grove have developed partnerships and implemented a range of unique programs over the past few years.
Primary Maths/Science Specialist Program (PMSS)
At the end of 2022 the Victorian Department of Education and Training (DET) selected Pender's Grove Primary School to participate in the Primary Mathematics (PMSS) initiative across a two year period (2023-24). The program was designed to upskill primary teachers in government schools to become mathematics education specialists. Nick Sugrue and Jack Dalton are our two classroom teachers that are leading this program at PGPS.
At the end of 2022 the Victorian Department of Education and Training (DET) selected Pender's Grove Primary School to participate in the Primary Mathematics (PMSS) initiative across a two year period (2023-24). The program was designed to upskill primary teachers in government schools to become mathematics education specialists. Nick Sugrue and Jack Dalton are our two classroom teachers that are leading this program at PGPS.
Solar Power Project
Over the last 5 years our school community have worked hard to fund raise with the aim to have a solar power installation at the school. It was great in early 2021 that were had finally reached our goal financially and works were completed. The works were completed with the ability to extend the installation with further cells or a battery at some point in the future.
Over the last 5 years our school community have worked hard to fund raise with the aim to have a solar power installation at the school. It was great in early 2021 that were had finally reached our goal financially and works were completed. The works were completed with the ability to extend the installation with further cells or a battery at some point in the future.
Towards Sustainability
Pender's Grove has always been fundamentally connected to the environment. From the indigenous people living in our area to the naming of the school after the local grove of fruit trees planted by early settlers in the area the environment has always been central to our history.
At Pender's Grove there is an important emphasis on the environment as part of the teaching and learning in classrooms. A passion for environmental education and the schools long term planning has provided a focus for enhancing the school's environmental profile (also see the page on our involvement in The Australian Sustainable Schools Initiative).
Indigenous Garden
The Indigenous Garden was established with a grant from Darebin Council and the contribution of some hard working parents. It was created in an unused area of the playground at the rear of the light timber building. What had been a gutter for water runoff has now been shaped into a peaceful and reflective space used by classes as a quiet reading or eating area.
School Vegie Patch and Planter Boxes
There is often some silverbeet or cabbage that is being harvested from our patch. These are spaces that classes and small groups of students are given the chance to really get their hands dirty. Many classes and our OSHC program participants have used the opportunity to grow plants and design authentic literacy and science learning experiences that are fun and tasty!
Pender's Grove has always been fundamentally connected to the environment. From the indigenous people living in our area to the naming of the school after the local grove of fruit trees planted by early settlers in the area the environment has always been central to our history.
At Pender's Grove there is an important emphasis on the environment as part of the teaching and learning in classrooms. A passion for environmental education and the schools long term planning has provided a focus for enhancing the school's environmental profile (also see the page on our involvement in The Australian Sustainable Schools Initiative).
Indigenous Garden
The Indigenous Garden was established with a grant from Darebin Council and the contribution of some hard working parents. It was created in an unused area of the playground at the rear of the light timber building. What had been a gutter for water runoff has now been shaped into a peaceful and reflective space used by classes as a quiet reading or eating area.
School Vegie Patch and Planter Boxes
There is often some silverbeet or cabbage that is being harvested from our patch. These are spaces that classes and small groups of students are given the chance to really get their hands dirty. Many classes and our OSHC program participants have used the opportunity to grow plants and design authentic literacy and science learning experiences that are fun and tasty!