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CURRICULUM
KEY LEARNING AREAS (KLA’s) –
The core of learning at all year levels is grouped around the major curriculum areas of:
ü English
ü Maths
ü Science
ü Studies of Society and the Environment
ü The Arts – Music, Art, Drama etc
ü L.O.T.E. (German)
ü Health and Physical Education
The school is developing sequential programs in all areas as new syllabuses and source books are developed, to ensure a continuity of learning from one-year level to the next. Parents will be given details of Programs at the commencement of each term.
TECHNOLOGY
Particular emphasis is placed upon the development of computer skills. Computers are present in all classrooms; in addition there is a computer lab to which all students have access, in a one to one ratio.
Internet facilities are also available at the school, and the students receive expert teaching in their usage.
MUSIC
A visiting music specialist Teacher visits our school for one day per week to provide each class group with a music lesson.
L.O.T.E. GERMAN
The word L.O.T.E. stands for Languages Other Than English.
L.O.T.E. German lessons are conducted by a Specialist Teacher. Students participate from Year 4. The key aim of L.O.T.E in our primary school is to commence in students the capacity to speak and listen to a language other than English. At the same time students will increase their understandings of and grow to respect the languages and cultures of others.
HOMEWORK
In this school, homework is regarded as a means of reinforcing some aspects of the curriculum previously covered in the class and also a means of developing desirable attitudes towards work habits. It plays a meaningful part in the consolidation of techniques and skills and assists in the recall of basic knowledge.
Home study for Years 1 – 3 will in general include:-
· Home reading
· Work sheet material
· Completion of projects and/ or class activities
Home study for Years 4 – 7 will in general include:-
· Home reading tasks
· Home study activities to be completed each evening
· Completion of project and/ or general school activities
· Preparation of talks and class presentations
In these years parents are asked to sign entries if required.
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