Junior School

The upper junior years are an exciting stage in every child’s journey. From Year 3 to Year 6, our students grow rapidly in independence and confidence, building the skills and friendships that will carry them into senior school.

We set clear expectations for effort and achievement, then provide the guidance and resources to meet them. In these years, students consolidate strong literacy and numeracy while stretching into richer, more complex learning.

The Years 3 to 6 curriculum combines rigour with opportunity. Literacy and numeracy remain central, while specialist lessons in Science, Technology, Languages, Music, Sport and the Arts broaden horizons.

• Literacy and Numeracy

  • Literacy: Students extend their reading and writing skills through structured programs, weekly library sessions, and specialist support for targeted learning.
  • Numeracy: Mathematical skills are developed through real-world applications and integrated digital tools, fostering both fluency and problem-solving ability.

• Creative and Performing Arts

  • Art: Specialist Art lessons encourage creativity, critical thinking and expression across different media.
  • Music: Weekly music lessons incorporate instrumental learning, ensemble performance and composition.
    • Year 3: all students learn a string instrument in small tutorials and ensemble lessons.
    • Year 4: students progress to band instruments, continuing group tutorials and ensemble work.
    • Years 5–6: performance expands to percussion, keyboard, guitar and vocal work, with laptops used for composition and research.
    • Extensive co-curricular ensembles and private tuition are also available.

• Languages

  Students continue French to Year 4 and begin Japanese in Years 5–6 (60 minutes per week). Lessons combine language learning with cultural immersion, taught in fun, interactive ways.

• Sport and Physical Education

  Students enjoy:

  • Weekly sport and PDHPE lessons with specialist staff.
  • Annual House swimming, cross country and athletics carnivals.
  • Friday afternoon sport (Years 3–6), with rotations across codes such as:
    • Dance
    • Gymnastics
    • Hockey
    • Ice-skating
    • Martial Arts
    • Netball
    • Rock Climbing
    • Pilates
    • Rugby
    • Swimming

  Professional coaches support many of these activities, ensuring a balance of participation and skill development.

• Science and Technology

  Inquiry-led lessons build problem-solving skills, scientific thinking and curiosity about the world. Students also engage with digital technologies and learn to use evidence and reasoning in their investigations.

• History and Geography

  Through rich inquiry projects, students examine people, places and cultures across time. From Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage to global perspectives, students broaden their world view and sense of identity.

• Outdoor Education

  Students progress to age-appropriate camps each year, led by professional outdoor educators. These experiences encourage independence, resilience and teamwork in natural settings.

• Learning across the curriculum

  Themes bring learning to life across disciplines. For example, a focus on cultural identity may include writing tasks, history projects, artworks, science explorations and performances, to connect skills and knowledge in meaningful ways.

Before and after school care is available on-site for Junior School students from Years 3 to 6.