Specialist programs

Find out about the specialist programs our school offers.

Science

Our well-equipped Science Lab provides students with engaging, hands-on learning experiences across a range of scientific fields. The space supports inquiry, experimentation, and problem-solving, allowing students to develop practical skills while exploring scientific concepts. Through investigations and collaborative activities, students are encouraged to think critically, ask questions, and develop a deeper understanding of the world around them.

Arts

Our school offers a comprehensive and dynamic Arts program encompassing Visual Arts, Music, Dance, Drama, and Media. The program is designed to foster creativity, build student confidence, enhance cultural awareness, and develop critical and reflective thinking skills.

Program Overview

Students are provided with a wide range of opportunities to engage in the Arts through both classroom learning and performance experiences. A major end-of-year production allows students to showcase their talents and collaborate creatively.

In the secondary years, learning is increasingly personalised, with programs developed in consultation with students to reflect their interests while aligning with the Arts curriculum.

Learning Experiences

Visual Arts
Students explore a variety of artistic processes and techniques, including:

  • Ceramics
  • Stained glass
  • Mosaic design (e.g. coffee tables)
  • Screen printing on textiles
  • Use of diverse mediums such as watercolours, acrylics, oils, chalk pastels, and charcoal

Media Arts
Students engage with contemporary digital tools and technologies through projects such as:

  • Creating personal documentary-style films
  • Recording and editing video content, including the use of drone technology
  • Photography

Drama and Dance

Drama is typically a focus in the latter part of the year, with students working collaboratively towards the end-of-year performance. This production often integrates both drama and dance, providing students with a rich and authentic performance experience.

Music

Music remains an important component of the Arts program and is supported across year levels. While many students demonstrate a strong interest in Visual and Media Arts, opportunities for engagement in Music continue to be provided and encouraged.

Primary Years (Reception–Year 5)

In the primary years, the school implements the Amplify program, which supports high-quality teaching and learning in Dance, Drama, and Music. This program provides a strong foundation in the Arts and encourages creativity and participation from an early age.

Sports

Students can develop team play and team building skills through our sports program. 

Our program includes: 

  • SAPSASA events 
  • team sports (cricket, Aussie Rules, football, netball, volleyball, tennis and basketball) 
  • sports day and swimming carnival 
  • swimming and aquatics lessons. 

 

Languages

Spanish is our language of study for students in Reception – Year 6. Year 5/6 participate in Open Access – LOTE- sessions, which helps student learn to speak the language and understand Spanish culture.  

Students engage in an exciting Spanish language program that develops communication skills, cultural understanding, and global awareness. Through interactive lessons, games, songs, and real-world learning experiences, students build confidence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing Spanish while exploring the rich cultures of Spanish-speaking countries.

Learning a language:  

  • helps students gain a broader cultural perspective  
  • opens up career pathways 
  • promotes social cohesion and cross-cultural understanding.