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We’re so glad you could join us for one of our Kinder and Primary School Tours—it was a pleasure to have you with us. To help guide you through the next steps, we’ve put together a handy summary of key learning highlights and application information below. Plus, don’t miss the extra goodies! This page also features a downloadable, printable colouring page of Percy the Platypus, our beloved school mascot, for our littlest visitors—and an immersive 360-degree virtual tour of our full campus, so you can explore even more from the comfort of home.
We can’t wait to welcome you and your family into our vibrant school community
Primary Learning Areas
- Each day begins with devotions for Prep to Year 6, focusing on connection with each other, God, and our values.
- Teachers are the first point of contact for student wellbeing.
- Clear behavioural expectations and daily planning provide students with a sense of security.
- The school fosters a restorative and peacewise community. The ‘Peacewise’ curriculum is taught school-wide, promoting Christian values, positive relationships, and conflict resolution.
- Buddy programs connect year levels: Prep–Y4, Y1–Y5, Y2–Y6, Kinder–Y3.
- Students can participate in various connection activities:
- Choir
- Early AM Running Club
- Lunch Clubs:
- Social/Art & Craft Club
- Garden Guardian Club
- Lego Club
- Student-Initiated Clubs (Termly)
- Preps begin their school journey with Wednesdays off for PTI sessions and teacher-parent connection.
- Preps have their own play area to build peer connections and adjust to school routines.
- English curriculum is informed by the Science of Reading and focuses heavily on phonics.
- Maths is taught using hands-on activities and the Oxford Maths Curriculum.
- ACARA curriculum frames our lessons for Preps to explore themselves, their family, and community.
- Excursions include a farm visit and a walking tour of Belgrave South.
- Celebrations include the 100th Day of School, Pyjama day, a ‘Stay Late’ experience and much much more.
- Learning focuses on relationships and discovering the world.
- Academic progress is supported with sequential, explicit, and needs-based instruction.
- Reading and Writing continue with a focus on phonics and the Science of Reading.
- Writing is developed using The Writing Revolution and applied across subjects.
- Students begin to grow in independence and participate in a ‘Stay Late’ experience and other incursion and excursion opportunities.
- English and Math skills continue to develop through explicit teaching.
- Literature is explored for rich language content:
- Year 3 studies Wonka and chocolate-themed texts.
- Year 4 explores The Highland Falcon Thief, and themes of the rails and mystery solving.
- Chromebooks are introduced with guided development of practical tech skills.
- Students attend their first overnight camp, combining character building with experience.
Student Voice and Leadership
- Year 5 students can join the Micah Team to mentor younger peers during play.
- Year 6 students can become Captains, Vice Captains, or House Captains.
Curriculum
- ACARA curriculum deepens skills in English, Maths, writing, reading, and problem-solving.
- Year 5 students study Australia’s Gold Rush, with a visit to Sovereign Hill.
- Year 6 explores Asian Pacific neighbours and their cultural contributions.
Graduation & Transition to Year 7
- Year 6 ends with a celebration of learning, character, and growth.
- Transition to Year 7 is supported through:
- Connections with Year 7 staff
- Tours of the Secondary campus
- Step-up Day
- Hands-on science sessions each term in our secondary science labs
- All 5 & 6 students attend a 2 night camp
- All Primary School students explore the natural environment, rain or shine.
- Topics include stewardship, plant and wildlife study, gardening, and food origins.
- Activities are hands-on, encouraging investigation, experience, and tasting.
- Gumboots and raincoats are essential!
- Emphasis is placed on physical health, movement skills, stamina, and strategy.
- PE activities promote muscle development and physical coordination.
- Whole school events include:
- Cross country
- Swimming
- Athletics
- From Year 5, students participate in:
- CSEN and SSV sporting networks with opportunities to represent the school statewide.
- Rally days and competitive sports with local and Christian schools
- Performing Arts includes music and drama for all students.
- Year 6 students learn to play an instrument and perform in a full band.
- Visual Arts exposes students to diverse tools and techniques, with outcomes in:
- Pottery
- Weaving
- Printing
- Painting
- Crafting
Indoor gathering spaces include:
- Assembly areas
- Small group activity rooms
- A soon-to-open Maker Space
- Lunch Clubs venues
Outdoor play areas feature:
- Gardens
- Undercover courts
- Designated Year 5/6 courts
- Oval
- Gaga pit
- A Wild Space for exploration
- And many more wonderful spaces
Take your next step
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