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CURRICULUM: Our School offers development in the seven key learning areas:- Religious Education Focuses on the Gospel Message and our Catholic Doctrine. We assist families in the preparation of children for the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation. English In English students develop knowledge, skills and understanding about English language and literature and the ability to talk, listen, read, view and write with purpose, effect and confidence. They develop knowledge of the ways in which language varies according to context and a sound grasp of language structures, spelling and grammar. The three broad strands of English are Talking and Listening, Mathematics Mathematics involves the development of students’ thinking, understanding, competence and confidence in the application of mathematics. The five broad strands of Mathematics are Working Mathematically, Number, Patterns and Algebra, Measurement and Data and Space and Geometry. Science and Technology In Science and Technology students develop competence, confidence and responsibility in their interactions with science and technology. The four broad strands of Science and Technology are Investigating Scientifically, Designing and Making, The Natural Environment and The Made Environment. Information Technology Gives children computer and internet skills. Human Society and its Environment HSIE enhances each student’s sense of personal, community, national and global identity and enables them to participate effectively in maintaining and improving the quality of their society and environment. The four broad strands of HSIE are Change and Continuity, Cultures, Environments and Social Systems and Structures. Personal Development, Physical Education and Health PDHPE develops the knowledge, skills, understanding, values and attitudes students need to lead healthy, active and fulfilling lives. The three broad strands of PDHPE are Fundamental Movement and Physical Activity, Healthy Choices and Self and Relationships. Creative and Practical Arts Creative Arts enables students to gain increasing understanding and accomplishment in the visual arts, music, drama and dance and to appreciate the meanings and values that each of the artforms offers personally, culturally and as a form of communication. The broad strands of Creative and Practical Arts are the artforms Visual Arts, Music, Dance and Drama. In addition our School offers · Kindergarten Orientation Programme. · Seasons Programme. · L.A.P. (Learning Assistance Programme). · Reading Recovery Programme. · Aboriginal Education Assistant. · English as a Second Language. · Music - also opportunity for private Music Tuition during school hours. · School Choir. · School Band. · Enrichment Programme. · Computer Lessons. · Daily Physical Education Programme.
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