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An updated version of the School Programs is in preparation and will be included shortly.
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School-Based Programs
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Cooperative Learning/Tribes
The implementation of Cooperative Learning strategies into all classes K - 6.
Tribes is a process that creates a culture that maximises learning and human development. Tribes enables us to implement cooperative learning strategies in a safe, supportive and inclusive environment.
Through a TRIBES culture, the school explicitly uses instructional strategies and tactics in the teaching and learning process.
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Creative and Critical Thinking
A school wide Creative and Thinking Program promotes these skills in students.
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Digital Technologies
Digital Technology competence is valued, with students applying their skills across the curriculum in their daily learning in all year levels
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Drama/Performing Arts
All students in Years P-6 access a 30 minute Drama/Performance Arts lesson with our specialist.
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Instrumental Music (Band) and Choir
Parents, supported by staff, teach identified students to play a musical instrument or sing in the school band.
Our Music Specialist facilitates a school choir.
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Languages
Indonesian learning opportunities for students in Years 3-6 are provided.
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Physical Education
All Years P - 6 classes receive weekly Physical Education lessons through the Phys Ed Specialist program.
Students engage in a minimum of 2 hours physical education each week, either with the specialist or classroom teacher.
Students in Kindergarten also engage in structured outdoor activities and play.
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Science and Sustainability
Enable students to learn about science through real life, hands on experiences.
Opportunities for students include Sustainable Gardens, monitoring their environment (Darch Brook) and establishing a whole school approach towards sustaining their environment.
Rapids Landing PS is a WasteWise and WaterWise school.
A group of Years 1-6 students lead sustainability, promoting this outcome in the school community, through battery, paper and mobile phone recycling and taking care of our garden and school surrounds.
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Visual Arts
All students in Years P-6 access a 60 minute Visual Arts lesson with our specialist.
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Whole School Positive Behaviour Program
Develop and sustain a whole school approach to positive behaviour.
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