The Junior School Curriculum is derived from both the Australian Curriculum and the Brisbane Catholic Education Religious Education Curriculum. Through integrated and interconnected units of work, this curriculum is brought to life in a real-world, hands-on, and authentic manner. A key emphasis is placed on literacy and numeracy development, with dedicated time blocks allocated to these foundational areas on a daily basis. The units of work are academically rigorous, and additional support and extension opportunities are readily available to meet the diverse needs of our students.
With their core classroom teacher, students will participate in Religious Education, English, Mathematics, Science, HASS (Humanities and Social Sciences) and Technologies. The Arts (Drama, Visual Art, Music), HPE and Japanese are delivered by our specialist teachers.
Additionally, our students actively engage in our distinctive signature programs: Academic Mentoring, Stella Wellbeing, Junior Stars, and Shining Samaritans. These programs extend beyond the standard curriculum, offering a comprehensive educational experience that encompasses the whole student. They focus on developing executive functioning skills, fostering organisational abilities, introducing developmentally appropriate wellbeing practices, exploring practical applications of technology, and providing opportunities for meaningful community service.
