Learning Programs 

  Contents             All New South Wales Public Primary schools follow set curricula in the six Key Learning Areas. (See below)

                    Ulladulla Public School provides outstanding opportunities within the set curriculum for each individual child to reach his potential.

 English

 Develops student's competence and confidence in talking, listening, reading and writing. The class English programs are supported by Support Teachers Learning Difficulties (STLA), for students experiencing difficulty with their learning as well as public speaking, writing

 Mathematics

 

 Develops students’ mathematical thinking, understanding, competence and confidence in the applications of mathematics. The syllabus is organized into the strands of Number, Patterns and Algebra, Data, Measurement, Space and Geometry and Working Mathematically.

 Science & Technology

 Develops student's knowledge about the natural and made environments through investigating, designing, making and using technology experiences. There is a strong environmental education and technology theme in this School.

 Personal Development, Health & Physical Education (PDH&PE)

 Programs focus on encouraging students skill and fitness development to make informed decisions related to health and physical activity and develop positive attitudes towards a healthy lifestyle. This program has a well developed sporting component as well.

 Human Society & Its Environment (HSIE)

 Develops the student’s knowledge about the people and the social and physical environments in Australia and other parts of the world. Students develop particular skills in acquiring information and in social and civic participation.

 Creative & Practical Arts

Incorporates Visual Arts, Music, Drama and Dance and is the learning area in which students develop their capacity to create and interpret images and objects, language and movement, and music.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For more information, link to Department of Education, and/or Board of Studies                 Other Progams

      Across Curriculum Perspectives

In addition to the teaching of the six Key Learning Areas, schools provide experiences across the curriculum that help students develop understandings of:

·    Aboriginal Education

·    Gender Equity

·    Information Technology

·    Mass Media Education

·    Multicultural Education

Other Programs

Languages Other Than English
The school offers opportunities for students to learn another language and its culture within the school program. Currently Indonesian is taught to students in Yrs 3-6.

 Technology
All students in Years K-6 have access to computers in their classroom and the Library. In addition, all classes are rostered for computer lessons in the school’s air conditioned Computer Room where networked WINDOWS CD Rom computers are available for instructional use.

Computers are supported by an extensive range of educational software designed to integrate computers and computer education into classroom programs supports technology. Students use digital cameras, CD projectors for power point presentations and video cameras.

Upgrading of software and computer facilities is ongoing. All classrooms are linked to the internet and the school intranet.

The Department of Education and Training monitors and controls access to non-educational sites to protect the students from undesirable material. Students, in conjunction with their parents, are required to sign a “Code of Conduct” agreement before internet access is permitted.
 
Performing Arts
Ulladulla Public School is committed to enjoyment and excellence in the Performing Arts. The School provides many opportunities for children to discover and develop talents and interest in a variety of Performing Arts.

Apart from class/grade music, dance and drama activities these include the specialist areas of: Percussion Band, Choir, Dance Groups and Public Speaking.

Students are encouraged to participate in a range of performing arts competitions, external workshops and camps designed to encourage students to reach their potential in their area of interest and expertise.

 Religious Education
All students can attend Scripture on Thursday morning from 9:25 am - 11:10am. Teachers from Anglican, Roman Catholic, Uniting, and Buddhist religions

Release from Face to Face teaching (RFF)
Teachers are entitled to two hours per week RFF for planning, preparation an parent meetings. Ulladulla Public School has teachers who teach Science, Art and Music Technology programs to students during these times.

Physical Education and Sport
The school actively promotes physical fitness and a healthy lifestyle. It aims to develop skills in movement, co-ordination and physical activity. Children are taught fundamental movement skills, dance, modified games and a large variety of other sporting skills.

In Kindergarten, Years 1 and 2, students participate in fitness lessons with a specialist sport teacher promoting a wide range of PE activities with an emphasis on Athletics/Games day.

In Years 3-6 students participate in fitness lessons.
They also attend Swimming, Cross Country and Athletics Carnivals held during the year to select children to participate in Zone, Area and State Carnivals.

 

 

 

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