Specialist Programs
Art
Once a fortnight our students receive specialist art lessons through the Mobile Area Resource Centre (MARC) Van. Lessons run for 1.5 hours and expose students to a range of mediums and skills.
E-learning and digital technology
Hands On Learning
Every Friday, our students participate in multi-age Hands on Learning classes with a focus on sustainability in:
- Cooking
- Gardening
- Building
Hands on Learning builds wellbeing, engagement, and increases student achievement by creating opportunities for our students to discover their talents and experience success through practical learning outside of the classroom.
The program helps students feel more confident, self-aware, build positive relationships with peers and try new things.
We take every opportunity for our students to work with the community on community projects. Hands on Learning is a wonderful program that you can be involved in – we love learning new skills from our parent/carer(s) and community members.
Languages other than English (LOTE) - Chinese & Cultural Studies
Our students participate in weekly Chinese lessons taught by a visiting language teacher. Students learn how to use spoken and written Chinese to interact with others. Sometimes we even have Chinese exchange students and teachers visit our school.
Library
Our school is the base school for the Mobile Area Resource Centre. Once a fortnight our students receive specialist library classes and borrow the latest books from the Library Van.
Performing Arts
Our performing arts program exposes students to a variety of song, dance, musical instruments and theatre. Students learn how to play the recorder, xylophone, ukulele and African drums. Private guitar lessons or small group guitar lessons are also available by Sok Yi Bulmer our specialist Chinese/Guitar Teacher.
At the end of each school year we put on a whole school production showcasing our learning throughout the year. All students are involved in writing the script, creating props and choreographing dances. The process of getting the production on stage is a huge team effort from students, staff and families.
