Catering for Individuals
Individual Differences
At St Peter's Primary School we offer many academically, socially and sporting opportunities for our students. The following is a brief explanation of these areas.
Aboriginal Studies
Firestick is a policy document that has been implemented into St Peter's Primary School since 2005. This policy was produced by the Catholic Schools Office. An explanation of the policy of Firestick is that the Elders, both Aboriginal and Christian, give us wisdom. The knowledge and wisdom flows from our Elders and guides us on our journey. The Firestick painting is on display at the school office, an explanation of the painting is also on display.
Information, Communication and Learning Technologies
Computer technology supports learning by allowing applications such as word processing programs, presentation programs and spreadsheets to be applied to all KLA’s in the curriculum. The school has Interactive White Boards in every classroom to assist teachers with demonstrations and allow utilising interactive games and learning activities that students can actively participate in. All children from Year 2-6 have a Chromebook assigned to them for their use throughout the year and the Kinder and Year 1 children have access to a bank of iPads for use in their classroom.
Reading Recovery
Reading Recovery operates within the school to cater for reading needs for our children in Year 1. Monitoring is ongoing with children who have discontinued the program and are currently in Year 2.
Our NAPLAN results have generally indicated that children have maintained their literacy levels and have shown evidence of growth. Children who participate in the Reading Recovery are fortunate to receive an intensive individualised program that works hand in hand with what the children are currently learning in class. Early intervention is the key to gain success in all aspects of literacy.
Sports
St Peter's students enjoy the chance to participate in a variety of sports both in school PE lessons and during lunchtimes. The school is well represented at deanery and diocesan levels in swimming, athletics and cross country. Senior students also have the opportunity to attend diocesan trials in a variety of team sports including Cricket, Rugby League, Aussie Rules, Netball and Touch. Some students have progressed and represented MacKillop at state carnivals.
Where numbers allow St Peter's students are entered as a team into competitions such as Mortimer Shield or Trent Barrett Cup or combine with other small schools to make up a team.
At St Peter's Primary School we offer many academically, socially and sporting opportunities for our students. The following is a brief explanation of these areas.
Aboriginal Studies
Firestick is a policy document that has been implemented into St Peter's Primary School since 2005. This policy was produced by the Catholic Schools Office. An explanation of the policy of Firestick is that the Elders, both Aboriginal and Christian, give us wisdom. The knowledge and wisdom flows from our Elders and guides us on our journey. The Firestick painting is on display at the school office, an explanation of the painting is also on display.
Information, Communication and Learning Technologies
Computer technology supports learning by allowing applications such as word processing programs, presentation programs and spreadsheets to be applied to all KLA’s in the curriculum. The school has Interactive White Boards in every classroom to assist teachers with demonstrations and allow utilising interactive games and learning activities that students can actively participate in. All children from Year 2-6 have a Chromebook assigned to them for their use throughout the year and the Kinder and Year 1 children have access to a bank of iPads for use in their classroom.
Reading Recovery
Reading Recovery operates within the school to cater for reading needs for our children in Year 1. Monitoring is ongoing with children who have discontinued the program and are currently in Year 2.
Our NAPLAN results have generally indicated that children have maintained their literacy levels and have shown evidence of growth. Children who participate in the Reading Recovery are fortunate to receive an intensive individualised program that works hand in hand with what the children are currently learning in class. Early intervention is the key to gain success in all aspects of literacy.
Sports
St Peter's students enjoy the chance to participate in a variety of sports both in school PE lessons and during lunchtimes. The school is well represented at deanery and diocesan levels in swimming, athletics and cross country. Senior students also have the opportunity to attend diocesan trials in a variety of team sports including Cricket, Rugby League, Aussie Rules, Netball and Touch. Some students have progressed and represented MacKillop at state carnivals.
Where numbers allow St Peter's students are entered as a team into competitions such as Mortimer Shield or Trent Barrett Cup or combine with other small schools to make up a team.