INFORMATION and COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES
Computers regularly use in all classrooms
60 Laptops available to all students
Desktop computers in the classrooms and mini labs
Wireless internet access throughout school
Wide range of software
Interactive White Boards in all classrooms
Scanners
Digital still camera
Video Camera
Sound recording facilities
Networked library
ENGLISH
A feature of the English Curriculum is the Early Years Literacy Program. All the students in Years Prep to 3 have a daily uninterrupted two hour session in Literacy. This is supplemented by the Literacy Intervention Program as well as the Student Support program for students in Years 4 - 6.
Extensions programs are offered in writing and oral language.
MATHEMATICS
Early Years Numeracy provides a sound concept base which is further developed in a sequential program from years Prep - 6.
Mathematical learning opportunities are created from real-life experiences.
Maths extension and support groups.
HEALTH and PHYSICAL EDUCATION
All classes have timetabled PE lessons each week
Indoor Physical Education Room
Family Life & Personal Development programs
Interschool sports for students in years 4 - 6
Swimming program
Sun Smart school
INTEGRATED STUDIES
Sequential planned units which incorporate aspects of Science, SOSE & Technology.
All Integrated units are based on the Victorian Essential Learning Standards (VELS).
All excursions are linked to Integrated units being studied.
THE ARTS
Specialist Art Teacher
Fully equipped Art Room
All classes have timetabled Art lessons each week
Art lessons support classroom programs & school performances
Community involvement: Banyule Council Arts Programs & Watsonia Festival
Areas studied include: painting, drawing, textiles, construction, collage & clay.
Specialist Music Teacher
All classes have timetabled Music lessons each week
Programs offered include: choir, dance, drama, band & instrumental experiences
Community involvement: nursing home visits, shopping centre performances, regional festivals & Christmas performances
Bi-annual concert
Instrumental music tuition.
