Our Junior School provides a rich variety of learning experiences with a strong focus on the foundational skills of Literacy and Numeracy.
Specialist teachers provide instruction for some subject areas. The teaching and use of information, research skills and information technology is integrated across the curriculum. The Junior School encourages comprehensive teaching and learning experiences based on a Multiple Intelligence approach and higher order thinking skills. Multi-sensory strategies enhance learning in Reading, Writing and Spelling. The Junior School provides for the academically gifted and for those who need learning support – empowering our children in their love of life-long learning.
Key Learning Areas
The Junior School offers subjects in the six Key Learning Areas (KLAs) of the primary curriculum as determined by the Board of Studies.
1. English
Students actively engage in the development of skills through
Speaking
Listening
Reading
Writing
Viewing
Representing
2. Mathematics
Mathematics is organised into three strands:
Measurement
Patterns and Algebra
Space and Geometry
Data
Numbers
Working Mathematically
3. HSIE (Human Society and Its Environment)
History
Geography
Change and Continuity
Cultures
Social Systems and Structures
Environment
4. Christian Life Studies
5. Science and Technology
Knowledge and understanding of Natural Environment
Skills working scientifically
Skills working technologically
Knowledge and understanding of Man Made Environment
6. Personal Development, Health & Physical Education (PDHPE)
Health Education
Physical Education
Personal Development
7. Creative and Practical Arts (CAPA)
Music
Visual Arts
Dance
Drama