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Our curriculum has a central focus for high levels of literacy and numeracy. Integrated Studies is used to provide real life and challenging learning experiences that encompass the syllabus areas of Health, Science, Study of Society and the Environment, Technology, and The Arts. Integrated Studies provides an application arena for demonstration of literacy and numeracy outcomes. The curriculum areas of Physical Education, Music and Japanese are serviced by specialist teachers with a staff member providing specific support for the integration of Information and Communication Technology within learning experiences.
In addition to these curriculum offerings, students with disabilities access specific programs including active learning, adaptive living skills and specific student outcomes detailed in Individual Education Programs.
The distinctive features within this design are:
- Learning experiences that are relevant, inclusive, flexible, intellectually challenging and innovative;
- Focuses on a problem based curriculum where students investigate to identify, explore and solve real life issues in their local area;
- Empowering students to become active life long learners;
- Information and communication technologies used as an integrating tool that enhances the learning process;
- A values education approach to managing student behaviour;
- Assessment and reporting that is constructive, is focused on what the students know and can do and where the criteria for assessment are shared with the students; and
- Education adjustments are made for students with disabilities and specific learning needs throughout all classes.
In addition to this formal curriculum our students:
- Participate in a regular interschool sport program with schools in Warwick, Killarney and Allora;
- Are regularly selected in Zone and District Sporting Teams;
- Undertake National Competitions in Mathematics, Science and English;
- Have access to a regular sports coaching during lunch hours;
- Participate in a highly acclaimed instrumental music program which boasts a strings band, stage band and concert band;
- Participate in a School Choir which performs at local events;
- Are involved in a leadership program to enhance their personal development and their contribution to our school and local community; and
- Access an outdoor education program in the senior years through Tallebudgera Camp School; and
- Students with disabilities participate in Hydrotherapy, Community Access and Riding for Disabled programs
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