Curriculum

Currently the school uses a multi-age teaching philosophy, offering quality curriculum programs across the eight Key Learning Areas. For details see Curriculum Framework and Whole School Literacy Program attached. Teachers are progressively integrating Learning Technology into the school curriculum. There is a 1 to 2 ratio of computers to students. A number of visiting specialist teachers service the school including, Music, Library, Physical Education, Language Other Than English, Speech/Language Therapist, Guidance Officer and Learning Support. Curriculum coordination and non-contact teaching time is complemented through the employment of a supply teacher. The school has implemented a number of intervention strategies to assist students with learning difficulties. These include focused support from specialist teachers and teacher aides, specialist literacy programs for appraised students, weekly scheduled tutorials and educational software. Other activities include Religious Education lessons, Inter-school Sport, Community Health Sister for years 1 and 7 and Fire Education.