Specialist Programs
Visual Arts
In making and responding to artworks, students learn much more than just art. They learn language skills, social skills, about decision making and risk taking, and how to be inventive artistically and conceptually. They use creativity, imagination and critical thinking to learn about and understand other people and cultures and, through the exploration of techniques, processes, materials and mediums, they improve fine motor skills. Our visual arts program explore a wide range of activities and mediums to keep students engaged and enjoying themselves.
Brain Lab
Brain Lab incorporates STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) which prepares students for learning and the future. STEM develops keys life skills such as problem solving, critical thinking, curiosity, team work, adaptability and flexibility to name a few. By experimenting with chemical reactions in science, coding of algorithms in technology, design and construction in engineering and solving equations of mathematics, students are learning how to think through problems. They’re learning how to collaborate and communicate with others. And they’re learning how to overcome obstacles to achieve their aims. These are critical skills in learning and preparing for a bright future.
Auslan
Students from Foundation to Year 6 learn Auslan (Australian Sign Language). It is a visual-gestured language that uses distinct movements called “signs”. These movements include shapes made with the hands and arms, eyes and facial expressions, and head and body postures. The language is supplemented by finger spelling which is the spelling of words with the fingers representing letters in the alphabet. Auslan, just like any other language – oral or written – is a communication tool.
Learning Auslan broadens our students’ understanding that languages are evolving systems and that they contribute to our own cultural and personal identity. Learning Auslan also contributes to the development of critical thinking and the ability to adapt to change. It equips students with learning strategies that are fundamental to not only lifelong learning but also any subsequent language learning.
Physical Education
Physical Education (PE) is not only great for children’s physical and mental wellbeing, it’s fun. Through exercises, games and team activities students learn about their body, how to be creative and how to socialise and cooperate with others. PE also helps ease anxiety, tension and stress allowing students to better focus and concentrate.
Swimming
As a water loving nation, we think it is very important that all students are educated in water safety and have the skills to swim competently. In Term 4, all students across all grades participate in an intensive swimming program held at PARC Frankston.
District/School Sports
Students in Years 3 – 6 have the opportunity to compete in three major district events – swimming district trials (Term 1), athletics (Terms 1 & 2) and/or cross country running (Term 2). Results from school sporting events are used to select the District Teams. If students are successful at District events they progress to Division, Regional and then State events.
Intervention
For students who require additional support, including those who work above the expected level have access to an evidence based intervention program. This consists of a minimum of three additional small group sessions per week in the areas of Literacy and Numeracy.
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