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Primary Curriculum
The primary curriculum is divided into Key Learning Areas with the greatest emphasis placed on achievement of English and Mathematics outcomes.
English
English is divided into the sub-strands of Talking and Listening, Reading, Writing, Spelling, Grammar, Handwriting. Groups based upon ability, are in operation in each classroom.
Mathematics
Mathematics is divided into the sub-strands of Number, Patterns and Algebra, Space, Data and Measurement. Mathematics groups based upon Stage and ability, operate in each classroom. All students are provided with access to the interactive computer program Mathletics, which supplements class Maths activities
Connected Outcomes Group’s (COG’s)
COG’s incorporates Human Society and its Environment, Science and Technology and the other four KLA’s depending on each unit.
Creative Arts
This includes Music, Visual Arts, Craft, Drama and Dance. The school boasts an outstanding band. Students in Stages 2 & 3 are eligible for selection. There is a choir for students in Stages 2 & 3. Students in Stage 3 also learn recorder with their class teacher.
Personal Development, Health and Physical Education
This includes Growth and Development, Games and Sport, Gymnastics, Dance, Active Lifestyle, Personal Health Choices, Safe Living and Interpersonal Relationships.
The school also caters for individual learning needs by providing Literacy and Numeracy support, designed around Stage level outcomes. Support is provided by the Support Teacher Learning Assistant (STLA) in conjunction with the class teacher.
The New South Wales Board of Studies determines the curriculum taught in accredited NSW schools. All schools are issued with a mandatory syllabus for each of the Key Learning Areas.
Included in, the Key Learning Areas are a number of across curriculum perspectives, which are incorporated into learning programs. These include:
Environmental Education Aboriginal Education Gifted and Talented
Multi-cultural Education Gender Equity Issues
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