Primary School – Years R-6
In the Primary School we cater for students from Reception to Year 6 across a wide range of subject areas, to meet the diverse needs of all our students.
There are approximately 170 students in the Primary School, including our Inclusive education class.
Primary School staff provide an education for Reception to Year 6 students through a variety of relevant, engaging, learning experiences in the eight areas of learning from the Australian National Curriculum. Primary School students also have access to the teaching of specialist lessons in curriculum areas such as, Health and Physical Education, AUSLAN, Digital Technology and the Arts.
Educational and social environment
Primary School staff want all students to flourish, therefore, staff aim to provide an educational and social environment that nurtures and challenges each child, encouraging them to reach their full potential.
Primary School staff place huge importance on helping students develop a sense of belonging and connectedness, an enjoyment of learning and a positive sense of self. Staff expectations are high, providing each student with a supportive, safe and trusting learning and play environment, driving all that we do at the Primary School.
The Primary School also has a Well Being Leader who works with students to help them connect to their learning and social environment.
Primary school facilities
Primary School students have their own age appropriate, sheltered playground areas. Students also have access to a large Primary School oval, basketball courts and handball courts. Middle and Senior school students do not have access to the Primary School yard unless they are running supervised, cross age activities for Primary School students.
Primary school transition
Our Early Years teachers have developed an effective ‘structured learning through play’ program for R/1 students.
This allows for the development of individual needs/skills and provides flexibility for the age range of Reception students starting school.
Effective, ongoing, transition procedures and processes with the Children’s Centre and the College ensures a smoother transition for Pre School children starting school at the beginning of the year. This includes: Pre School children accessing the College resource centre, sharing in play based learning activities in R/1 classes, eating lunch together, attending Primary School performances and events such as the Book Week parade and Reconciliation Week.