Carlton — Our Place

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Carlton Primary School, Gowrie Victoria, cohealth, City of Melbourne, Department of
Education, Department of Families, Fairness and Housing.

We can’t leave Carlton now, especially when everything my family needs is at my fingertips and in one place; kids check-ups, immunisations, playgroup school and early learning centre. PARENT, CARLTON PRIMARY SCHOOL.

Site Priorities

1. Children in the Carlton community grow up healthy and happy.

Connect families and carers with early learning opportunities before children start school.
Improve coordination between services onsite so children can get access to the support they need early.
Bring new services and initiatives to Carlton Learning Precinct to improve health and wellbeing support.

2. Children are engaged and supported in their learning.

Connect early years services with families to better support early learning at home.
Partner with local organisations to deliver enrichment activities for children that encourages social connection, learning support, physical activity, wellbeing, and safety.
Work with parents, early learning services and other services across Carlton Learning Precinct to make sure there is a consistent approach to children’s learning as they move from early learning to school.

3. Families are supported and connected to their children’s learning.

Work with Carton Learning Precinct services to help parents and carers understand more about how they can support their children to learn.
Improve communication between learning providers and families to better support families with their children’s learning.

4. Families in Carlton feel connected to the community

Create opportunities for parents to connect onsite and become an active part of the school community.
Partner with other organisations to deliver adult learning opportunities to Carlton Learning Precinct.
Link parents and carers with volunteer opportunities that encourage a sense of belonging in the local community.
Work with local services and families so that parents’ voices are heard and included.

CARLTON Stories

Supporting Engagement and Enrichment activities for children in Carlton

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The Carlton community come together to celebrate Eid

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The Learning Together Playgroup at Carlton

The Learn Together Playgroup provides families with a regular opportunity to connect with each other, engage in a range of activities and be introduce…

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