Benton Junior College is a primary school located in Mornington East with an enrolment of 672 and a workforce of 46.8 Effective Full Time staff. The college is accredited with the Council of International Schools and authorised with 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'. Children are provided a comprehensive, inquiry approach to teaching and learning tailored to their individual needs. The explicit teaching of literacy and numeracy skills is embeded in the curriculum. Our Fellowship Program, Learning Journey, Peninsula Connections, Instrumental Music, Performing Arts, ICT, Sport, Camping Program (including ski camp) and lunchtime activities enhance and support our classroom enrichment program that give students the opportunity to participate in a wide range of cocurricular activities. The school is architecturally designed featuring inter-connected, open classrooms and an Out of School Hour facility. The new gymnasium provides a wonderful facility for PE and whole school activities. A Japanese classroom and ICT room together with an Art room and Performing Arts Centre enrich students' experiences. Our school offers a welcoming, safe and stimulating learning environment for all children.