Curriculum

Curriculum

The Junior School Curriculum is based on the core subjects of English, Mathematics, Science and Humanities. The sequential development of basic skills is seen as critical to long-term success.

Special Features:

  • Art: Specialist teachers
  • Camping Program: Years 3-6
  • Computing: All classrooms have computers and all Year 5 and Year 6 students have notebooks.
  • Drama: Each class performs at least once per year.
  • Languages: German Years 5-6, French Years 5-6 and Chinese Prep-6.
  • Library: Specialist teacher Librarian

Music:

  • Specialist teachers
  • Music appreciation
  • Violin – Years 2-3
  • ‘Cello – Year 3
  • Individual tuition
  • Music groups

Physical Education:

  • Specialist teachers
  • Perceptual motor skills
  • Program Prep – Year 2

Science and Technology:

  • Extension Science
  • Technology Studies

Special Education Department:

  • Extension work
  • Reading and Mathematics Recovery
  • Remediation