Year 1 - 6

Years 1 & 2

The Early Years Framework underpins learning in Year 1 and 2, with education transitioning from the play-based approach experienced in Kindergarten and Pre-Primary to a more structured learning environment.

Students in Year 1 and 2 engage with all eight learning areas of the Western Australian Curriculum within flexible and dynamic classroom spaces. These environments are designed to encourage collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking, while maintaining a relaxed and engaging atmosphere. Students are able to move between different learning settings, including tables, floor spaces, small group areas, stools, and standing workstations. Some desks also feature whiteboard surfaces, allowing students to use markers to plan, explore ideas, draw, and “have a go” as they complete tasks.

Students also benefit from specialist classes in French, Music, Physical Education, Digital Technology, and Christian Living, which enrich their learning experience and support the development of creativity, physical skills, digital literacy, and faith formation within a holistic program.

The Year 1 and 2 learning spaces are innovative, adaptable, and connected, providing students with choice in how and where they learn. A highlight of this area is the recently completed outdoor ship, The Son Seeker, which enhances physical development and imaginative play. The space includes a mud kitchen, climbing ropes, and a large deck where classes can gather to engage in activities such as inventing, reading, and writing adventurous stories. The ship was thoughtfully designed and constructed by staff member Mr Chidlow, incorporating the surrounding peppermint trees as its sails, which move gently in the wind.

By the end of Year 2, students have developed a stronger sense of self and are beginning to meaningfully connect with the wider community.

Years 3 - 6

In Years 3–6, students continue to build their learning across the Western Australian Curriculum through engaging, purposeful and developmentally appropriate experiences. Learning opportunities are designed to reflect students’ current thinking, interests and preferred ways of learning, while encouraging autonomy, intellectual risk-taking, responsibility and ownership of their learning.

Students also participate in specialist classes, including French, Music, Physical Education, Digital Technology and Christian Living. In Years 4–6, Performing Arts is introduced as an additional specialist subject, further enriching students’ creative expression and performance skills. French continues to be offered throughout Years 1–6, providing students with the opportunity to learn a new language, with a pathway that continues into Secondary School.

Classrooms are equipped with interactive whiteboards, and students in Years 3–6 have access to onsite laptops, supporting the integration of technology to enhance engagement and learning across all curriculum areas.

Throughout Primary School...

Teachers employ a range of effective instructional strategies, including explicit teaching approaches delivered through whole-class instruction, small group work and individual learning encounters.

A secure and respectful learning environment is fostered within the Primary School, where the interests, strengths and needs of each student are recognised, valued and supported.