Whole School Curriculum Approaches

English

Provide every student with a learning environment where they can unlock and fulfil their learning potential.

Spelling/Phonics

• Get Reading Right (K—Year 2 & Intervention)
• Sound Waves (Years 3 - 6)
• High Frequency Word Lists (PP - Year 6)
• Phonics Hero PP - Year 6 (Online App)

Reading

• Dandelion Decodable Readers (PP - Year 2 & Intervention)
• PM Guided Readers (Year 2 - 6)
• Accelerated Reader (Year 3 - 6)
• Home Readers (PP - Year 6)
• Reading Eggs PP - Year 6 (Online App)

Writing

• Talk4Writing (K - Year 6)
• First Steps Writing (Imaginative, Persuasive & Informative text types)
• Writing Process (incorporates word processing skills and typing)

Mathematics

IMaths
Westwood One Minute Basic Facts
Dr Paul Swan Direct Instruction Strategies
First Steps
MathSeeds PP - Year 3 (Online App)
Matheletics Year 3 - 6 (Online App)

Science

• Science Curriculum Scope & Sequence:
• Science Understanding - 1 area per term (Biological, Chemical, Physical, Earth & Space Sciences)
• Science as a Human Endeavour

Science Enquiry Skills

Technologies

• Technologies Scope & Sequence:
• Design & Technologies
• Digital Technologies (Integrated approach)

Humanities & Social Sciences

HASS Scope & Sequence

Knowledge & Understanding - 1 area per term

• Geography (PP - 6)
• History (PP - 6)
• Civics & Citizenship (3 - 6)
• Economics & Business (5 - 6)
• Humanities & Social Sciences Skills (PP - 6)

Health & Physical Education

H&PE Scope & Sequence

• Personal, Social & Community Health
• Crunch & Sip
• Movement & Physical Activity
• Daily Fitness
• Specialist PE Program

The Arts

Arts Scope & Sequence

• Making & Responding
• Music
• Instrumental Music
• Drama
• Visual Arts

Languages & AUSLAN

Languages Scope & Sequence

• Communicating & Understanding (Years 3 - 6)

General Capabilities Literacy & Numeracy

Literacy

• Whole school approach to teaching English
• Consistent use of text type & comprehension Scope & Sequence to develop the three strands of the English curriculum—Literature/Literacy/Language
• Daily Explicit Literacy Blocks
• iSTAR Pedagogical Approach to Explicit and Visible Learning

Numeracy

• Daily Explicit Numeracy Blocks
• iSTAR Pedagogical Approach to Explicit and Visible Learning
• Use Numeracy hands on teaching strategies from different math resources such as First Steps & Paul Swan.
• Embed knowledge of WA Curriculum through use of iMaths PP—6.
• Mathematics instruction is supported by manipulative and real life experiences.

General Capabilities ICT—Digital Technology

• Renew leases on replacement Laptop Computers and iPads
• Replace senior iPads with Chrome Books 1:1 Ratio.
• Establish a whole school approach to the pedagogical and physical implementation of ICT and Digital Technologies.
• Continue to build on STEM Resources; Bee Bots, 3D Printer & Scanner.
• Maintain participation in VEX Robotic Challenge

General Capabilities Intercultural Understanding

• Implementation of Aboriginal Cultural Standards Framework.
• All staff complete on-line Cultural Awareness PL.
• Whole School NAIDOC Day, promoting Indigenous Culture.
• Celebration of Harmony Week

SAER

• Mini-Lit Intervention Program
• Case Conferences
• SAER Policy with a focus on differentiating the curriculum.
• TAGs program to be implemented (Vex Robotics, Numeracy Group, Choir, Soap Box)
• Continue to train EA’s, particularly in ASD, ADHD and FASD.

Sustainability

• Promote Nude food and package free days.
• Engage children in the community garden project
• Continue recycling program
• Continue making Recycled Paper fire bricks
• Maintain recycling food waste into worm food
• Introduce Kitchen Garden Program
• Investigate Solar Car Challenge

General Capabilities Ethical Understanding Personal & Social Capability

• Specialist PE Program across the whole school.
• Chaplaincy Program
• School Volunteer Mentor Program
• PBS implemented across the school
• Respectful Relationships integrated through PBS.
• Mindfulness and the Zones of Regulation
• You Can Do It

Promoting the School

• Increase newspaper exposure
• Website update
• Increase activity through social media (Facebook and Youtube)
• Continue to roll out the Class Dojo App.
• Rebranding of Stationary and Signage