The school caters for Prep to year 6 students. Learning is organised around the teaching of English, Maths, Science, History, Geography, Civics (HASS), Health /Physical Activity and Technology (from the National Curriculum), LOTE (senior students) and Music (Queensland Curriculum.).
The students have weekly lessons in P.E., Music and LOTE by visiting teachers.
Prep students are integrated with year 1 students and in some years, year 2. Their program is designed to promote the five key components of the Early Years Curriculum- understanding children, building partnerships, establishing flexible learning environments, creating contexts for learning and exploring what children learn.
Our middle school is a multi-age group comprising of years 3 and 4 students and our senior school is a multi-age group comprising of years 5-6. Students are taught by specialist teachers for Numeracy and Literacy. These teachers deliver their differentiated learning programs for students across years 3-6.
HOMEWORK
Homework is intended to;
enhance student learning
be purposeful and relevant to student needs
be appropriate to the phase of learning (early/middle)
be appropriate to the capability of the individual student
develop the student’s independence as a learner
clearly relate to class work
enable practice of known or taught concepts
Responsibilities
Teachers
Teachers can help students establish a routine of regular, independent study by:
- Ensuring their school’s homework policy is implemented
- Setting homework consistently and regularly
- Clearly communicating the purpose, benefits and expectations of all homework
- Checking homework regularly and provide timely and useful feedback
- Using homework that is revisional and directly related to class work in a consistent format
- Teaching and providing strategies that help the students’ have success, such as time management and organisational skills
Students
Students can take responsibility for their own learning by, following the values of our School Wide Positive Behaviour plan, and in particular commitment to:
- Accepting responsibility for the completion of homework tasks within set time frames.
- Accepting responsibility for setting and monitoring their own learning goals
- Following up on comments made by teachers
- Seeking assistance when difficulties arise
- Organising their time to manage home obligations, participation in physical activity and sports, recreational and cultural activities
Parents and caregivers
Parents and caregivers can help their children by:
- Supporting the school program
- Supporting children when necessary in terms of time management, organizational skills, providing an appropriate workspace for their child to complete homework and talking about the homework expectations
- Contacting teacher if any concerns arise
A comment regarding homework is included in reporting. The school often offers a Homework club through the week. Please ask the teachers or check the Newsletter if you require more information about Homework Club.