overview of junior school

Our Junior School has a number of initiatives to encourage your child in their learning and individual growth:

• Developing Global Citizenship skills through the IB Primary Years Program (PYP) culminating in an IB Exhibition in Year 6.
• Integration of technology into teaching and learning.
• Japanese, Art, Technology and Music from Reception to Year 6 with specialist teachers.
• Scientist in Residence who supports the understanding of Science from Reception to Year 6.
• Leadership opportunities including House Captains and Year 6 Junior School Captains.
• Opportunities outside the classroom, including performing arts, sport and clubs and activities.

Throughout your child’s Junior School learning journey, they will be engaged in a Curriculum covering key learning areas:

• English (oral language, visual language and written language)
• Design and Technologies
• Digital Technologies
• HASS: Humanities and Social Sciences (Geography, History, Civics and Citizenship (Year 3 and 4) Economics and Business (Year 5 and 6))
• LOTE: Language other than English (studying language and culture of Japan)
• Mathematics
• Health and Physical Education
• Religious and Values Education
• Science
• The Arts (Music, Drama and Visual Art with specialist teachers)