Learning
At OLGC we believe that learning should be meaningful, challenging, well supported and fun! The school curriculum is organised to ensure each child experiences a well balanced education which is compliant with NSW Board of Studies requirements and inclusive of our view that education is for the whole child – spiritual, academic, physical (spirit, mind, body). Our Catholic beliefs are embedded in our curriculum.
OLGC closely monitors each child’s progress prior to enrolment through to Year Six. We use a variety of assessment strategies in each class throughout the year. National Testing at Kindergarten, Years Three and Five is a part of this process.
Teachers are required to organise learning so that each child is guided to meet curriculum requirements, be extended beyond them or supported to achieve them. Children working beyond their expected level have access to a range of extension strategies and programs including full or partial acceleration, the Peninsula Community of Schools Program; participation in specific programs or extension work within the current focus of study. Children needing support to achieve expected learning outcomes also have access to a range of strategies including modification to the curriculum, referral to the learning support team or referral to our on site speech pathologist or occupational therapist.
Curriculum
Our Catholic Worldview is at the heart of our teaching and we strive to embed this view into the Key Learning Areas. This view seeks to challenge each person to create a genuine relationship with Jesus.
Children learn through the following Key Learning Areas:
1. Religious Education
2. Mathematics
3. English
4. Creative and Practical Arts (including Music, Drama, Dance and Visual Arts)
5. Science and Technology
6. Human Society and its Environment
7. Personal Development, Health and Physical Education which includes Sports
At OLGC we believe that learning should be meaningful, challenging, well supported and fun! The school curriculum is organised to ensure each child experiences a well balanced education which is compliant with NSW Board of Studies requirements and inclusive of our view that education is for the whole child – spiritual, academic, physical (spirit, mind, body). Our Catholic beliefs are embedded in our curriculum.
OLGC closely monitors each child’s progress prior to enrolment through to Year Six. We use a variety of assessment strategies in each class throughout the year. National Testing at Kindergarten, Years Three and Five is a part of this process.
Teachers are required to organise learning so that each child is guided to meet curriculum requirements, be extended beyond them or supported to achieve them. Children working beyond their expected level have access to a range of extension strategies and programs including full or partial acceleration, the Peninsula Community of Schools Program; participation in specific programs or extension work within the current focus of study. Children needing support to achieve expected learning outcomes also have access to a range of strategies including modification to the curriculum, referral to the learning support team or referral to our on site speech pathologist or occupational therapist.
Curriculum
Our Catholic Worldview is at the heart of our teaching and we strive to embed this view into the Key Learning Areas. This view seeks to challenge each person to create a genuine relationship with Jesus.
Children learn through the following Key Learning Areas:
1. Religious Education
2. Mathematics
3. English
4. Creative and Practical Arts (including Music, Drama, Dance and Visual Arts)
5. Science and Technology
6. Human Society and its Environment
7. Personal Development, Health and Physical Education which includes Sports
Classrooms have access to the latest technologies
Resources
The school is well resourced in all subject areas. Children have access to modern information technology facilities including computers, internet accounts and interactive whiteboards. The school has internet user safety policies and network protection in place. Our library is well stocked with significant spending on our stock budgeted each year. OLGC Parents and Friends Association works with the school to ensure that the children are provided with up to date, relevant learning materials and facilities.
OLGC has a large modern library
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