English
At our school, learning is a shared journey that inspires curiosity, confidence, and a love of discovery. In English, students develop the skills to read, write, speak, and listen with purpose and understanding, while connecting language learning to the wider world around them. Guided by our key themes of Belonging, Connection, Discovery, and Contribution, English learning is enriched through links to concepts and knowledge from across the curriculum, making literacy meaningful and relevant.
Explicit instruction is a vital part of our English program. Through clear learning intentions, guided practice, and purposeful feedback, students build strong foundational skills and develop confidence as readers and writers. From Prep to Year 2, students build essential reading foundations through Read Write Inc., a systematic synthetic phonics program that develops decoding, fluency, and comprehension. In Years 3 to 6, they progress to Read Write Inc. Spelling, exploring word morphology and etymology to strengthen their spelling and vocabulary knowledge. Grammar and syntax are explicitly taught through writing, empowering students to craft clear, purposeful, and creative texts.
Alongside explicit teaching, our inquiry approach encourages students to explore, question, and make meaningful connections in their English learning. They are supported to embrace the dispositions of an inquirer, inspired by Kath Murdoch’s Learning Assets — to Be a Thinker, Self-Manager, Contributor, Communicator, and Researcher. These dispositions help students grow as reflective, independent learners who take ownership of their learning journey.
Our English program nurtures capable, confident communicators who use language thoughtfully — to think deeply, express themselves clearly, and connect meaningfully with others within our caring school community and beyond.
Mathematics
At our school is an engaging, hands-on journey where students develop confidence, curiosity, and a sense of purpose in their learning. From exploring number patterns to solving real-world problems, students see the relevance of mathematics in their lives and understand its connections across the curriculum. Guided by our key themes of Belonging, Connection, Discovery, and Contribution, we ensure that mathematical learning is meaningful, challenging, and enjoyable for all students.
Explicit instruction forms a strong foundation in our Mathematics program. Through clear modelling, guided practice, and purposeful feedback, students build confidence and mastery in number, measurement, space, statistics, and algebraic thinking. This ensures that every child develops a deep understanding of mathematical concepts and the ability to apply them with accuracy and flexibility.
Alongside this, our inquiry approach and Learning Through Doing philosophy encourage students to explore, question, and investigate mathematical ideas through hands-on experiences and problem-solving tasks. Students are supported to embrace the dispositions of an inquirer, inspired by Kath Murdoch’s Learning Assets — to Be a Thinker, Self-Manager, Contributor, Communicator, and Researcher. These dispositions foster curiosity, persistence, and confidence when tackling challenges and making sense of the world mathematically.
Mathematics at our school develops confident, capable problem-solvers who think critically, reason logically, and apply their learning in meaningful ways. Students are encouraged to be reflective, collaborative, and resilient learners who make thoughtful contributions to their community and the wider world.
HASS, Science, Technologies and The Arts
In HASS, Science, Technologies, and The Arts, students explore big questions about themselves, their communities, and the world around them. Guided by our key conceptual curriculum themes of Belonging, Connection, Discovery, and Contribution, learning is designed to be meaningful, relevant, and connected across disciplines.
Students engage in both explicit instruction and inquiry-based learning, developing essential knowledge and skills while thinking critically, creatively, and collaboratively. Through hands-on investigations, problem-solving, and real-world applications, students are encouraged to ask questions, seek answers, and make sense of complex ideas.
This approach nurtures confident, curious learners who are reflective, resourceful, and able to contribute thoughtfully within their communities. By connecting learning across HASS, Science, Technologies, and The Arts, students gain a deeper understanding of the world and their place in it, becoming capable, engaged, and innovative thinkers.
Specialised Learning Areas
Our Specialised Learning Areas provide students with opportunities to develop creativity, wellbeing, and physical confidence. In Music and Visual Arts, students explore self-expression, imagination, and artistic skills, building appreciation for the arts and their own creative potential. In Health and Physical Education, students develop physical skills, resilience, and strategies to maintain wellbeing, while learning to work collaboratively and make healthy choices.
Through a combination of explicit instruction and inquiry-based learning, students are encouraged to explore, experiment, and take risks in a supportive environment. These specialised programs nurture confident, capable, and well-rounded learners who can think creatively, stay healthy, and contribute positively to their community.