Specialist programs

Performing Arts

We offer a strong program in the Arts, including music, dance, drama and media. The program helps develop students’ creativity, confidence, cultural knowledge and critical thinking.  

Our program includes:  

• weekly Performing Arts lessons
• school choir, with participation in the Festival Choir 
• participation in the Primary School Music Festival  
• regular assembly performances and an end-of-year concert.

Physical Education (PE)

Students can develop team play and team building skills through our specialist PE program.

The program is run by a specialist teacher and includes: 

• weekly PE lessons
• SAPSASA events  
• sports day 
• swimming and aquatics lessons
• All Abilities Auskick.

We also offer lunchtime activities in the hall, which vary each week from basketball to dancing.

Languages

Japanese is our language of study for students. Each class has a 50-minute lesson per week, which helps student learn to speak the language and understand Japanese culture.  

Some of the things the Japanese program includes is: 

• learning about Japanese art, dance and music 
• celebrating Japanese events.

Learning a language:  

• helps students gain a broader cultural perspective  
• opens up career pathways 
• promotes social cohesion and cross-cultural understanding.

Science

The Australian curriculum for Science aims to provide students a strong foundation in scientific knowledge, understanding and skills.

It’s structured around 3 interrelated strands:

• Science understanding
• Science as a human endeavour
• Science inquiry skills.