Primary years R-6

Entry Requirements

Course Details

Our core curriculum merges traditional academic subjects with equally important practical, spiritual and creative learning. For students requiring it, the School also provides support and extension opportunities. Regular small group sessions for all students enable higher teacher/student discussions and take the form of in-class support, individual and small group work and Learning Teams. Our highly qualified teachers are skilled at providing experiences that are engaging and relevant and are backed by a rigorous process of planning and review.

The core curriculum includes English, Mathematics, History, Geography, Science, Technology, Health Education, Music, the Arts, Physical Education, Wellbeing, and Indonesian. The syllabus is underpinned by brain-based learning theory and thinking skills so collaboration and being an active participant in the learning journey is woven throughout each day.

Literacy and Numeracy

The Junior Campus places great importance on the teaching of numeracy and literacy. Our Differentiated Learning Programs from Reception to Year 6 offers small, targeted learning groups based on learning ability to teach foundational literacy and numeracy. the Differentiated Learning Programs allow classroom teacher to support mainstream learners, with students needing extra scaffolding or extension supported by SSOs and specialist subject teachers.

For literacy learning, we have developed a unique and comprehensive genre-based literacy program called Learning Teams and rigorous, synthetic phonics program called Spelling Teams. Our approach to numeracy in the Junior School has been led by best practice schools that rank highly in the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) and has seen us introduce the PR1ME Maths program for Year 1-6 students which has been modified to complement the content and outcomes of the Australian Mathematics Curriculum. This is further supported by Matific, an interactive teaching and learning platform for Reception to Year 4 students. To read in more depth about our Differentiated Learning Programs, click on the relevant year level on the Learning Journey page.

A dedicated Maths Support and Extension teacher tutors smaller groups with individualised attention and guidance according to their needs.

Teachers combine a range of teaching approaches so that students experience innovative learning environments. Our Junior Primary classes build on their experiences from our ELC to incorporate inquiry and learning intentions through creative play. Sessions are designed to enhance oral language skills, develop sustained independent inquiry, problem solve, collaborate and reflect. Further evidence of this can been seen in the Junior Primary playground during recess and lunch where students have access to the “Play Pod”. This is an exciting initiative where students use a variety of materials to build, create, learn and have fun.

HASS

In the Junior School, studying Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) is an essential part of students developing the ability to question, think critically, solve problems, communicate effectively, make decisions and adapt to change. Thinking about, and responding to issues requires an understanding of the key historical, geographical, political, economic and societal factors involved, and how these different factors inter-relate. Students get the opportunity to explore important ideas and events through a range of interactive and creative ways.

Science

There is an increasing importance placed on the development of scientific investigation and reasoning skills for future employment possibilities in society.