Specialist Programs

Ellenbrook Primary School offers a number of specialist learning programs conducted by our specialist teachers. Some of these are provided for all students and others include students on a voluntary basis or by invitation. All children are encouraged to be active in as many programs as they are able.

Performing Arts 

Mrs Michele Eisenhauer teaches elements of music and performance to each class from Year 1 to Year 6 for an hour each week. In addition, the school has:

  • a vocal group
  • a musical theatre group
  • a dance troupe
  • a Year 6 end of year production.

In addition, class assembly items are often conducted in cooperation with the performing arts teacher.

Instumental Music School Services (IMSS) 

Visiting music teachers provide tuition to selected students from years 3-6 in brass, clarinet, flute, guitar, cello, and violin. All lessons for invited students are during the school day on site at EPS. Students perform on a bi-annual basis for the rest of the school at a dedicated school assembly.

Science 

Mr Pete Grantham teaches Science concepts and skills to all students in the school from Pre-Primary to Year 6. The program covers:

  • Biological Science
  • Physical Science
  • Chemical Science
  • Earth and Space Science

Included in the Science understandings is the concept of Science as a Human Endeavour which considers the range of employment options within the Science field.

ICT 

Specialist teachers provide all Year 1-6 students weekly ICT classes advancing their computer skills. The school has a very well resourced ICT lab with 3D printer for our students to use. Multiple class sets of laptop computers and iPads are provided for integrated ICT activities in the classrooms.

 

Physical Education 

Specialist teacher, Mrs Kylie Collins, instructs all year 1 – 6 students weekly for fitness, physical skills and games. Before and after school seasonal training is held for events including Interschool cross country, athletics and sports carnivals. The school conducts its faction athletics carnival in term four on a yearly basis when all students can gain points to assist their faction to win the perpetual shield.

School Psychologist 

Where the individual needs of students require further assessment and/or intervention the class teacher may refer them to admin for the involvement of the school psychologist. This involvement is done in consultation with parents and carers who are included in the process at all stages.

Speech Pathologist

The school has funded a speech pathologist for 2024, Mrs Lily Kotkis, to support identified students with speech related difficulties. Mrs Kotkis works every Thursday in the Early Learning block.