During the school year, all students take lessons in the following specialist areas under the guidance of specialist teachers.
Health and Physical Education (HPE)
All classes from P – 6 receive weekly PE lessons from a PE specialist teacher. Classroom teachers teach health lessons as set out in the Australian Curriculum. Several sporting events are also held across the school year, as detailed in the table below:
School Sports Program
| Swimming |
An Interhouse Swimming Carnival is held in Term 4 for students from the age of 9 and above. Years P - 2 participate in the Swimming Program in Term 4. Swimming lessons are provided by qualified swimming instructors. Students travel to and from the pool by bus.
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| Cross Country |
All students are involved in the Interhouse Cross Country which is held in Term 2. |
| Athletics |
In Term 2 or Term 3, Interhouse Athletics Carnivals are held for students in Prep - Year 2 and Years 3-6. This involves both track and field events. |
Library
Students from Prep - Year 6 have the opportunity to visit the Library weekly. Students can borrow a range of high interest books and take part in a Literacy based activity with the Teacher Librarian.
Visual Arts
Prep - Year 6. Extension art classes are available to our senior students. Students are encouraged to enter various art competitions throughout the year as way of growing their artistic skills and showcasing their efforts.
Drama
Opportunities exist for students to participate in a range of dramatic experiences throughout the year.
LOTE
(Languages other than English) Indonesian is taught to children in Yrs. 3-6. Students are involved in a variety of experiences and days to enhance language and cultural understanding.
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