The 3/4 Literacy program is based on the Victorian Curriculum, researched best practice models and on using rich literature in our teaching. Students participate in daily Reader’s and Writer’s Workshops. Learning intentions and success criteria help students know what they will be focussing on and working towards in the lesson. We use the explicit teaching model followed by students practising skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking.

 Workshops help students expand their vocabulary, learn strategies to help in literacy, develop ideas and opinions and encourage an enjoyment of reading and writing. Teachers confer with students, where they provide feedback and help students set personal learning goals. Our Workshops cater for individual learning needs, encourage student voice and help students move towards independent reading and writing. Extensive class libraries and the school library helps to set students up for a love of literature.

Mathematic concepts and skills are explicitly taught and practised in the Years 3 and 4. We are committed to developing a strong skills base and positive mindset for students to use in building on their mathematical repertoire. Students are supported, challenged and extended through skills lessons and problem solving tasks, so they feel engaged and successful. 

Over a 2-year cycle Years 3 and 4 students are exposed to topics that encourage critical thinking and develop a greater awareness of the world around them. These units are based around a hands-on teaching practice where students are encouraged to learn through taking part in real life activities. Topics include – Civics & Citizenships, Geography, History, Chemical & Physical, Science.

In Years 3 and 4 students are involved in The Resilience, Rights and Respectful Relationships (RRRR) program. Learning materials cover eight topics of Social and Emotional Learning across all levels of primary education. Emotional Literacy; Personal strengths; Positive Coping; Problem Solving; Stress Management; Help Seeking; Gender and Identity; and Positive Gender Relationships.