At St Paul’s we value ongoing curriculum development. This means that your child is being taught by committed teachers at the forefront of the educational landscape for teaching and learning.

Our Emphasis Is on Core Skills…

Literacy is a high priority at St Paul's and taught in the classroom every day.

Big Write - is an opportunity for students to learn how to generate ideas through conversation and fun activities in the classroom and at home. Students simultaneously learn skills in VCOP (vocabulary, connectives, openers and punctuation) to support their confidence and engagement with writing. St Paul's has embraced the Big Write model as part of its mission to give every student the tools and support to develop their literacy skills and become proficient and enthusiastic writers.

SMART Spelling - is an approach that supports primary teachers to teach spelling well. There is a clear Kindergarten-6 scope and sequence that is well established at St Paul's. In a SMART Spelling classroom, students are explicitly taught spelling patterns, one at a time. Teachers start by teaching the meaning of words to expand vocabulary and then break words into syllables, sounds and letter patterns following a simple routine that is in the SMART Spelling course. Teachers use their professional knowledge to give meaningful feedback to students about their spelling in writing, teaching at the point of need.

Mathematics - helps to develop a broad range of skills in problem solving, logical reasoning and flexible thinking. St Paul's follows the NSW curriculum and endeavors to build inquiry based Mathematic lessons for all students to develop these essential skills.

Christian Studies - provides a safe and supportive context in which students can reflect on their experiences of the world and on their own beliefs and spirituality. The Christian Studies classroom is a place where:
- Teaching and learning occurs in a supportive, inclusive and safe environment.
- Learners are engaged in intellectually challenging experiences that actively involve them in journeys of inquiry and constructing their own meaning.

Project Based Learning - Our school Project Based Learning focuses on the development of the whole child as an inquirer, both in the classroom and in the world outside. This program ensures that our students are receiving an education that prepares them for success in a rapidly changing global environment. We do this by providing an inspiring, dynamic environment in which students are closely supported to achieve their personal best.

Health and Physical Education - engages students in worthwhile learning experiences to develop skills, knowledge, self-efficacy and dispositions that will enable young people to live healthy and active lifestyles. St Paul's is equipped to give your child the very best experiences at school, regional and state level in many competitive sports.

Creative Arts - (Music, Drama, Visual Art, Dance) We value the importance of  always changing and adapting to the needs and interests of our students. We are passionate about providing opportunities for students to express themselves and learn in creative ways.

Speech - at St Paul's we believe by teaching our students new skills and building their speech fitness, we help them release a range of results that help them speak well, perform and achieve more in life.

Christ Centred Education
In Christian Studies students come to learn about the love Jesus has for them and how their lives can reflect His grace. The Christian Studies program is in harmony with our Mission Statement and Values and this is reflected in our teaching and learning programs as well as our commitment to the local and wider community.

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