Benton Junior College

Benton Junior College is a Victorian Government primary school located in Mornington East. The school is authorised to teach the International Baccalaureate Organisation – Primary Years Programme (PYP). Opportunities for children to achieve their academic and social potential are developed through a meaningful curriculum that connects with local and global communities. Our mission statement is ‘to motivate to learn; to teach to think; to encourage to imagine; and to show the compassion to share globally’. We aim to develop inquiring, life-long learners who appreciate the richness of the world, view life through confident eyes and act to promote a peaceful, sustainable world. To achieve these goals we encourage strong partnerships with parents and the broader community to enhance the educational, social and emotional wellbeing of students. As a Professional Learning Community, children are provided a comprehensive, inquiry approach to learning, tailored to their individual needs. The explicit teaching of literacy and numeracy skills is embedded in the curriculum. Our Fellowship Program, Peninsula Connections, Instrumental Music, Japanese Language program, Performing and Visual Arts, ICT, Sport and Camping programs (including ski camp) enhance and support classroom learning.  Students have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of co-curricular and extra-curricular activities.