Learning Environment
At Evatt Primary, all Key Learning areas are taught with curriculum drawn directly from Every Chance to Learn, the ACT Curriculum document. We actively promote our four core values of: Responsibility, Respect, Honesty and Trustworthiness and Understanding, Tolerance and Inclusion. Our class structures change year to year, based on the needs of all students.
Evatt Primary School is:
- asthma and allergy friendly
- a Health Promoting School
- a demonstration school for Sustainable Schools (Water)
- an accredited Waste Wise School
- a trial school for Primary Connections, linking Science to Literacy
- a Bluearth and LOOK program school
- an Active After School Communities Sports school
- a Dare to Lead school
During recent years, Evatt Primary School has been recognised for outstanding work in:
- SEA/ACT Science awards in 2007 and 2008
- National Literacy and Numeracy Week awards in 2005 and 2007
CURRICULUM
The Arts
This area comprises Visual Arts, Music, Media and Dance.
- Visual Arts – Develops manual skills, creativity and an aesthetic sense.
- Music - Helps children to a knowledge, understanding and enjoyment of music.
- Media - Helps the children develop an understanding of how the media can influence our lives.
- Dance - Designed to give children an opportunity to express themselves through movement.
English
Develops fluent, effective oral and written communication and teaches the skills of Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing.Computing
Develops confidence in the use of computers as a tool of learning. Computers are introduced to the children from their first year at school and range in application across many areas of the curricula.Health, Sport & Physical Education
Equips children with the knowledge and skills to lead a healthy future life; develops fitness and health, muscular coordination, self-confidence and enjoyment of physical activity, and practical knowledge of a range of suitable sports.LOTE
Designed to acquaint children with a language other than English. French is the language taught from K-6.Mathematics
Develops knowledge, skills, interest in and thinking about numbers, shapes, measurement, problem solving, estimation and probability in a manner relevant to real life situations.Science
Develops an interest in the physical world around us and uses interaction strategies of enquiry to gain information. Evatt Primary has trialled and adopted the Primary Connections Science program, linking Science with Literacy.Studies of Society and the Environment
Teaches an understanding of our society and develops knowledge, skills and values.Technology
This area encompasses the design, manufacture, and evaluation of the effectiveness of a set task.
ASSESSMENT
Assessment is built on the platform of nationally developed levels of competency relating to each curriculum area. The development of these competencies is an ongoing process throughout the year involving different methods as appropriate. Students in Kindergarten participate in PIPS testing during Term 1 and Term 4. Students in Year 3 and 5 participate in the NAPLAN national testing.
REPORTING TO PARENTS
The procedure is as follows:
Informal Reporting
This is encouraged between teacher and parent whenever it is considered necessary by parent or teacher. Parents are very welcome to see their child's teacher at any time. Please make an appointment by phoning the front office.Formal Reporting
Term 1 - Parent/Teacher interviews is more a "getting to know you" session.
Term 2 - A-E and Social Reports with interviews as requested.
Term 3 - Learning Journeys at school.
Term 4 - A-E and Social Reports with interviews as requested.
SPORT
The School takes part in many organised school sports for which competition is provided and suitable coaches are available. Additionally, the School has sponsored weekend teams in cricket, modball, T-ball and softball. Coaches and helpers are always welcome.
EXCURSIONS
Excursions are undertaken to enhance children's experiences and development in a wide range of areas. Students in Years 3-6 are offered the opportunity to participate in a camping excursion.
STUDENT LEADERSHIP
HOMEWORK
The School's Homework Policy clearly sets out the amount of written work and reading to be completed each week.
Such homework might include revision, spelling lists, tables and individual research.
BOOK PACKS
Book packs are available through the school and are supplied by Jacaranda Educational Suppliers. We strongly encourage parents to purchase these packs rather than organising the purchase of items themselves, as many are specialist items and are not necessarily available from retail stores.
Book packs are distributed in the first week of school and supplies, e.g. tissues, are stored at school for distribution to the children as needed.
VALUABLE ITEMS AT SCHOOL
We ask that children not bring valuable toys or other items to school, except for news, after which they must remain in school bags for safety.
We do have school sporting equipment that the children can use at playtime.
