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Strathalbyn R-6

 

Eastern Fleurieu School was established with the intention of catering effectively for the learning needs of students at all levels of schooling R-12.

The Strathalbyn R-2 and Year 3-6 Campuses are co-located on the spacious Strathalbyn R-6 site at 34 East Terrace, Strathalbyn.
Strathalbyn 3-6 Campus

There are currently ten classes from Year 3-6 in Strathalbyn. All are composite classes EG two year levels in the one class. These classes enable staff to group students according to where there learning needs will be best met.

As students progress from Year 3 to 6 they move through developmental stages from early childhood through to being young adolescents their learning needs change. We believe that independent learning skills need to be developed in the middle and upper primary years. Students start to take responsibility for their learning in a highly supportive learning environment.

Our school has developed a “Thinking Skills Continuum” from Reception to year 12 based on the latest research on how students learn. All year 3-6 classes focus on developing thinking skills and explore approaches to learning so that students experience different learning styles as well as understand that they have preferred learning styles.

The theme of “Sustainability” flows through much of the curriculum. It is developed through:

- Environmental learning projects many featuring practical learning and experiences EG recycling, gardening, landcare, catchment care, electrical energy management etc

- Social learning and the development of associated skills so that our students clearly understand the importance of positive relationships with peers, teachers and carers in the context of a community.

- Building positive attitudes to learning and thinking. Learning is a “life long” experience and can be life changing.

Students are supported in their learning in a variety of ways at Strathalbyn 3-6:

- Early identification of learning needs and strategies to address these needs

- Availability of consultants in student behaviour support, guidance officers and speech pathologists

- Specialist teachers in Visual Arts, LOTE Indonesian, instrumental music teacher and Teacher Librarian

- Gifts and talents are identified and programs developed within classrooms. Students may also move to different classes and indeed Middle Campus (Year 7-9) for targeted learning experiences

- Extra curricula activities such as senior students choir, private and DETE music teachers, sporting activities at an advanced level

- Development of skills in the use of learning technologies through exciting project such as the Jason Project (students interact with scientists in authentic global projects in science, technology and society and environment.

Please contact the Head of Campus, Strathalbyn Year 3-6, Ms Aileen Pederson for more information about the learning program by telephone on 0885362344 or by email on aileen.pederson@easternfleurieu.sa.edu.au
 
Strathalbyn R-2 Campus

Excellence in Early Year Education is the focus of the R-2 campus.

The R-2 Campus of the school includes 7 classes at Strathalbyn R-6 and classes at each of the small campuses. Staff work collaboratively and with kindergarten and primary teachers are involved in training and development programs to improve teaching and learning programs for students in the early years.

Programs which have been developed with a specific focus on the needs of early learners include:

  • Curriculum based on the South Australian Curriculum Standards and Framework
  • Guided reading and levelled reading materials
  • Marie Clay testing of all year one students and reading recovery program accessed by identified students.
  • Early intervention programs designed to meet the needs off students requiring extra support in literacy learning.
  • School Entry Assessment of all receptions in their first term at school
  • A play program, which offers children challenging play based activities appropriate to early learners.
  • A coordination program for all reception children
  • Social skills programs including Program Achieve are a commitment of classroom teachers.
  • A gymnastics and swimming program organised using the expertise of instructors at the beginning of each year
  • A specialist Art and P.E. program accessed each week by all junior primary students.
  • Access to computers in every classroom and regular use of the resource centre and resource based learning.
  • Programs for students with disabilities and students with high intellectual potential are negotiated on an individual basis.

Transition to and from the campus is high priorities and relationships with kindergarten and primary staff are actively facilitated and fostered. The R-2 campus is co located with the 3-6 campus at East Terrace.

A Head of Campus with an early years focus is a special feature of the Campus. Ms Judy Cottam is based at Strathalbyn R-6 site and is responsible for the development of quality programs to support early learners.

Enquiries about the needs of children in the early years can be directed to Ms. Judy Cottam at the Strathalbyn R-2 campus or email on judy.cottam@easternfleurieu.sa.edu.au 
 
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