Our Primary School curriculum is designed to provide students with the strong foundations they need to grow as confident, curious and capable learners. Grounded in evidence-based teaching practices, our curriculum balances explicit instruction with inquiry-based learning, ensuring students build essential skills while developing the confidence to ask questions, solve problems and think deeply.
Planned collaboratively by our experienced teaching teams, the Primary program aligns with the Australian Curriculum, providing a rich and balanced education from Prep to Year 6.
Our classroom teachers guide learning across:
English
Mathematics
Science
Humanities and Social Sciences:
Design Technologies
English
Students are empowered to communicate effectively and express their ideas with clarity, building confidence in their abilities. We prioritise the development of strong foundational literacy skills while cultivating a love of language and literature.
Mathematics
Prioritising essential mathematical skills through explicit instruction and engaging real-world applications fosters critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, supporting a solid foundation in numeracy.
Science
Our inquiry-based approach encourages students to explore scientific concepts, fostering curiosity and promoting scientific thinking. Through hands-on experiments and investigations, students deepen their understanding of scientific principles and their applications in everyday life.
Humanities and Social Sciences:
Students engage in critical thinking and empathy, exploring diverse perspectives and contexts. This approach helps them develop an understanding of their place in the world and the importance of informed citizenship.
Design Technologies
An opportunity for students to innovate and solve problems, integrating technology and design thinking, nurturing problem-solving creativity and collaboration.
Specialist teachers further enrich the learning experience:
Together, these learning areas create a connected and engaging program where students build strong academic foundations, explore their interests, and develop the confidence to apply their skills beyond the classroom.
Christian Education
Christian Education
Encouraging students to explore faith through inquiry, real-life application and integration across learning areas. Students engage with biblical teachings, reflect on their relevance, and develop a heart for service to God and the community.
Visual Art
Visual Art
Inspiring creativity and self-expression through diverse artistic techniques and mediums. By incorporating real-life stimuli, students develop a deeper emotional connection to their work, fostering critical thinking and a lifelong appreciation for the arts.
Music
Music
Promoting engagement, performance and creativity, our music program encourages student collaboration through musical expression, as they communicate ideas and develop essential skills through listening, composing and performing.
Drama
Drama
Through drama, students cultivate creativity, communication and collaboration, enabling them to express themselves through various forms of performance. By engaging in script analysis and improvisation, they enhance their confidence and develop empathy, enriching their social and emotional skills.
Digital Technologies
Digital Technologies
Equipping students with essential digital skills and algorithmic thinking, preparing them for the challenges of an increasingly technology-driven world. Student are encouraged to think critically and problem-solve in a digital context.
Physical Education
Physical Education
Through engaging physical activities, our PE program promotes health, teamwork and physical literacy. Students develop their foundational movement skills, with the aim to instil a love for movement so our young people gain the confidence and competence to lead active and healthy lives.
French
French
Offering students interactive French curriculum designed to captivate young learners through songs, games, storytelling and immersive language learning experiences. We introduce and celebrate French culture, fostering a deep appreciation and understanding of the French way of life and cultural differences. By adopting a supportive and fun learning environment, the curriculum aims to build students' confidence and enthusiasm for francophone language and cultures.
Japanese
Japanese
Our Primary Japanese program brings language learning to life through fun, engaging and culturally rich experiences. Each lesson is designed to build student confidence in communicating through interactive games, songs, storytelling and hands-on cultural activities. From mastering essential phrases to exploring Japan’s vibrant traditions, students develop a deep appreciation for the language and its connection to everyday life. Our Japanese program fosters curiosity, creativity and a global awareness.
Teaching and Learning Approach
Our teaching and learning approach is guided by evidence-informed practices that support every child to thrive. We know that when students are actively engaged, appropriately challenged and supported by strong relationships, they develop the confidence and skills to become successful learners.
This balance helps students apply their knowledge in meaningful ways, both in the classroom and beyond.
Central to our approach are our Primary Learning Assets, which help students grow as:
Thinkers
Collaborators
Self-Managers
Communicators
Researchers
By focusing on these essential skills, we empower students to become active, informed citizens who can confidently navigate new challenges, work with others and contribute positively to their world.
Signature Programs
Students participate in a range of Signature Programs designed to extend their learning.
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