Curriculum

At Our Lady of Good Counsel we believe that learning should be meaningful, challenging, well supported and fun!

• · Children are at different stages in development- spiritually, emotionally, academically, socially and physically.
• · Children learn and develop at different rates.
• · Children learn in different ways.
• · Children need to be respected and have their contributions valued.
• · Children take risks in their learning and skill development when they feel safe.
• · Children learn best through a balanced, outcomes-based program.
• · Children succeed when their individual gifts, talents and needs are met.
• · Teaching and learning should be fun.
• · Children are encouraged and given meaningful, constructive feedback about their learning and skill development.
• · Children learn best when they are given a variety of experiences, which can be related to their own life.
• · Learning experiences reflect the challenges of society today.
• · A supportive and stimulating classroom will enhance learning.
• · Children’s achievements are recognised and celebrated.
• · Children are given time to make sense of their learning.
• · Children are challenged to reach their potential.

SCHOOL DAILY ROUTINE
Below is an outline of the daily school routine:

8.45am – Children line up ready for their day of learning.

10.50am -11.30am – Recess Break

12.50pm – 1.30pm – Lunch Break

3.10pm – End of day. Children dismissed.