Primary School

Christian Schooling sets the foundations for a child’s life. Our Junior Primary teachers partner with parents as we seek to create a nurturing community that fosters the love of learning in a framework that puts Christ at the centre and encourages children to love God and one another.

Families are supported as they prepare their children to commence schooling with confidence and enthusiasm. Our transition program allows children to adjust gently, including half days for the first five days of school. Our Reception children love participating with their teachers and classmates in our ‘Funtastics’ program to develop gross motor skills.

Children’s social, physical, emotional and intellectual abilities are all important areas of development and affect how well a child settles into school life. Literacy and Numeracy skills are highly valued and it is our delight to watch the children grow in confidence as these skills begin to develop. Natural curiosity and creativity are encouraged as children learn to marvel at the magnificent world God created. Friendships and play are fostered as children’s emotional wellbeing is enriched and they begin to understand what it means to be a child of God.

Grandparents’ Day is always a joyful time for our school as Junior Primary children share activities and a morning tea with their grandparents or special friends. Musicals, Assemblies, Carols Night and special events build our sense of Christian community as families join together to worship and celebrate the talents our children are developing.

Our Primary School builds on the firm foundation that was begun in the Junior Primary School. Our Primary Teachers continue to partner with parents to provide a creative, supportive, stimulating environment in which your children can flourish.

Throughout the Primary years, children are encouraged to explore and investigate the amazing world which God has created. Our programs both support and extend children as they consolidate and build on the skills they have learnt in the Junior Primary years. Collaboration and hands on activities are very important as we recognise their need to be active and engaged in learning. The development of excellent literacy and numeracy skills continues to be a major focus. Information and communication technology and critical thinking skills are also encouraged.

Emphasis is placed on character development and our ‘In Christ’ awards recognise the development of Christian Character in our children. Emotional wellbeing and a sense of belonging give children a sense of purpose and security. Our earnest desire is that they will find their identity in Christ as his image bearers.

Worship and celebration are an integral part of our school. Children in the Primary school are provided with many opportunities to participate in assemblies, band programs, string ensembles, sporting events, musicals, choirs and special events. These special times in our school build our community and focus our hearts and minds on Christ.

We welcome you to come and visit our school and experience the welcoming community of parents, children and staff. It is our desire to support, encourage and partner with you in the raising of your children in Christian understanding.

God has created us as spiritual beings. The character, attitudes and values of an individual are formed during the early years of life. Therefore, the roles played firstly by the parent/s and later by the teacher, should never be underestimated. Deuteronomy 6:7.

We seek to support the role of the parents who have ultimate responsibility for their children. We also work towards encouraging the student to love God, His Word and His purpose in this world. We do this by creating an environment that has a Christian framework and a Christian worldview that underpins all learning. We also try to set an example for our students of how to treat one another and live Godly lives. Each day typically starts with devotions and concludes with a prayer of thanksgiving, and fortnightly we hold an assembly with worship and celebration.

During the Primary years an emphasis is placed upon ‘hands-on learning' activities that make use of ‘concrete’ materials and real-life experiences. The rigorous teaching of the essential and basic skills of spelling, reading, writing, mathematics and computer literacy is our priority. However, the importance of involving the student in active, inquiry learning, rather than the passive absorption of facts, is essential.

Our curriculum is designed to develop and enhance the ability of the student to reason, use critical awareness, think creatively, make decisions and be an effective contributor in our community.

Our students are given many opportunities to interact in a variety of social settings as part of a whole class, a large or small group, or as individuals. We aim to help students adjust comfortably to a larger group of children, to relate to adults associated with the school and to develop a sense of cooperation, tolerance and respect for one another.

We aim to make all learning experiences as successful and pleasurable as possible. The positive self-esteem of the student as a learner is essential and the acknowledgement of the results is critical. Our environment provides a foundation of love, caring, and ‘feeling safe’ that enables the student to develop positive self-esteem as a learner. The development of trust between the teacher and the student is critical so that the student can feel confident about taking risks in learning.

Physical activity plays an important role in the normal growth and development of the student. Through regular involvement in a planned sequence of varying physical activities, the natural physical skills and abilities of the student will be developed.