Subjects and Specialist Subjects
- Religious Education Curriculum is the responsibility of all teaching staff. The delivery of the RE curriculum is considered both to be a stand-alone subject and integrated across other learning opportunities.
- English is delivered as both a stand-alone subject and in relation to building content knowledge of other curriculum areas: Religious Education, Humanities, Capabilities, Science and Health.
- Each Mathematics lesson is delivered primarily as a stand-alone subject. Each Mathematics lesson includes a Daily Review where students are engaged in tasks which support the retrieval of prior learning and which develop their fluency skills. The proficiencies of Fluency, Problem Solving, Understanding and Reasoning are consistently and explicitly taught during Mathematics lessons.
- The Critical & Creative Thinking, Ethical, Intercultural and Personal & Social capabilities are integrated through all curriculum areas, including Religious Education. They are also a focus in the Whole School Approach to Positive Behaviour Support (WSAPBS) program and through Respectful Relationships, Rights and Responsibilities (RRRR).
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures: This cross -curriculum priority is integrated across various areas of learning, but particularly in English. It provides opportunities for all students to deepen their knowledge and understanding of Australia by learning about the world’s oldest continuous living cultures. Students learn that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities are strong, resilient, rich and diverse.
- Languages - Auslan (F-6): is taught from Foundation to Grade 6 by classroom teachers using the teachers as co-learners (TCL) model adhering to the Victorian Curriculum Arts Languages.Health & Physical Education: Personal, Social and Community Health, The Humanities, The Arts: Dance, Drama and Music are taught from Foundation - Year 6 using an inquiry approach based on a 2 year cycle. Integrated Units identify the focus for each Learning Area to ensure the knowledge, skills and understandings are developed thoroughly and in depth by all students.
Specialist Subjects in 2024-25 - Health & Physical Education: Movement and Physical Activity (F-6) is taught as a stand-alone subject, delivered by a Specialist Teacher from Foundation to Year 6. Health is taught as part of the integrated curriculum.
Physical Education lessons aim to develop students' physical competence and knowledge of movement, while also fostering their understanding of the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. Students participate in a variety of physical activities that enhance their motor skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship. The curriculum encourages lifelong engagement in physical activity and helps students make informed decisions about their health and well-being.
- The Arts - Visual Arts (F-4 in 2024) is taught by a specialist teacher adhering to the Visual Arts component of the Victorian Curriculum.
The Visual Art curriculum encourages students to express themselves creatively while developing their skills in various artistic techniques and mediums. Students learn to appreciate and analyse different art forms, drawing inspiration from a range of cultures and historical contexts. The curriculum fosters creativity, critical thinking, and an appreciation for aesthetic diversity, allowing students to explore and communicate their ideas visually. - The Arts - Media Arts (5-6 in 2024) is taught by a specialist teacher adhering to the Media Arts component of the Victorian Curriculum.
Media Art focuses on the creation and analysis of media products, including film, photography, animation, and digital content. Students learn to use media tools and techniques to tell stories, convey ideas, and engage audiences. The curriculum develops students' understanding of the role media plays in society and enhances their ability to critically evaluate media messages. Through hands-on projects, students build technical skills and gain insight into the creative processes behind media production. - Science, Technologies, Stewardship and Sustainability - STSS (F-6): is taught by a specialist teacher where students are actively engaged in the processes of analysing problems and opportunities, designing, developing and evaluating digital solutions, and creating and sharing information.
This integrated area combines scientific inquiry with technological innovation, focusing on the principles of stewardship and sustainability. Students explore the natural world, develop problem-solving skills, and apply their understanding of science and technology to address current challenges. The curriculum emphasises critical thinking and responsible action, empowering students to contribute to a sustainable future.