Located in East St.Kilda, Ripponlea PS is a family friendly school with 272 students and an on-site Kindergarten, managed by the City of Glen Eira. Student achievement is high due to the partnership of our talented, committed teachers and support staff; and enthusiastic parents, School Council and Parents & Friends' Association. Students are actively involved in, challenged and guided through a whole school inquiry-based curriculum. In a safe and respectful learning environment, our students are supported to reach their potential; take greater control of and responsibility for their learning journey; and celebrate personal success and the achievement of others. Other features include our sporting success; extra-curricula enrichment and student leadership opportunities; a range of programs in The Arts; and the integration of eLearning and sustainability across the curriculum. School Council manages a very successful Outside School Hours Care program, Uniform Shop and health promoting canteen. Our flexible learning spaces promote team planning and teaching in teams. Our multi-sports synthetic surface oval and a new multipurpose room, art room and canteen are recent improvem This school has 19 equivalent fulltime staff, 1 Principal class, 18 teachers and 3 Education Support Staff