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School Goals

To improve student learning outcomes from P-6 with a particular emphasis on the domains of English, Maths and Thinking

To develop a consistent approach across the whole school to the teaching and learning of English and mathematics and thinking by the use of high quality teaching practices by implementing the Principles of Teaching and Learning

To improve professional teaching practice and provide targeted professional development to improve student outcomes

Facilities

Our facilities include a playing field, basketball, netball and volleyball courts plus several shaded adventure playgrounds and a range of passive recreation areas. The two main buildings have designated Science, Information Technology, Art and Library areas. Our multi purpose hall is between the Prep classrooms and the oval. There is an administration centre including a conference room and First Aid/Sick Bay. All teaching areas are efficiently air conditioned and heated.

Physical Education

Our school is excellently equipped for indoor and outdoor physical education. A Perceptual Motor Program is provided in the Prep Grades. Parent assistance with Prep children will be sought to support this program. It is very important that children wear safe footwear daily and that girls are dressed so they can take part in P.E. activities freely. Skorts/shorts are appropriate clothing for these activities.

Library

The children enjoy this facility, which includes a computerised borrowing system and computer access for research. A library book bag is preferred for the carrying of books between school and home.

The Arts

Each class has access to The Arts program which includes specialist lessons in Visual Arts and Music. A named smock is required for Visual Arts and will be kept at school in the classroom.

Computers and Multimedia

Our classrooms and computer room are well equipped with networked computers. Students have the opportunity to use Information and Communication Technology and a range of multimedia equipment to enhance and support their learning. Our website is www.karingalps.vic.edu.au Please read the internet policy in appendices and sign and return the consent form which will be issued with the Confidential Student Information forms at the start of the year.

Religious Education

This program is delivered by accredited instructors from the Council for Education in Schools. Lessons are conducted weekly and follow a non-denominational agreed syllabus. The confidential student enrolment form requires you to indicate whether your child will be receiving Religious Education. To assist with programming and lessons, we would prefer that children attend Religious Education for the entire year. However, if for some reason your child is unable to continue, please advise the teacher in writing.

Cross-Age Tutoring and ‘Buddy’ System

In assisting young children to feel part of the school, safe, happy and cared for, Grade 5 children will be paired with the Prep children. Several activities are arranged throughout the year between the Prep and Grade 5 students. For example, playground time together, picnic, literacy sessions and intramail letters to each other.

Home Reading

Home Reading is the continuation of the enjoyable reading times parents have with their pre-school children where there is no pressure to ‘teach’ but rather an emphasis on the mutual pleasure of sharing a book. A ‘reader’ is a person who reads, not a type of book. We like to use the term ‘sharing books’ or ‘take home books’ for this reason.

Breakfast Club

The breakfast club is run in the Community Room every Monday and Wednesday from 8:00am until 9:00 am.

The cost is 50 cents for breakfast, which includes toast, cereal and Milo.

The breakfast club is run by volunteers from St. Luke’s Anglican Church and Patrycia Podgorski, our Well being Co-ordinator.

If your children have any allergies or you have any queries please contact Patrycia.