Curriculum

What subjects will my child be learning?

At Settlers Farm we plan, teach and assess using the  Australian Curriculum at every year level.

When a child starts school, they will be getting to know their environment, their teacher and meeting new friends. Students also need to become familiar with class routine, school and classroom rules. Most teachers like discussing their expectations very early with their new students. Students will experience a wide range of curriculum areas including:

• English
• Mathematics
• Science
• Humanities and Social Science
• The Arts
• Technologies
• Health and Physical Education
• Languages

Student Voice and Support Programmes

All students have the opportunity to share their ideas and discuss the things that are important to them with students class reps in years 4-6 participating in Student Voice committee.

The school provides many support programs for students with additional needs e.g. literacy support in reading, writing, listening and speaking, English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD), and Speech Support. There are special programmes in the schools such as First Language Maintenance in Vietnamese and Dari/ Farsi. Your child may be involved with these teachers and School Services Officers as well.

Our educators have extensive experience in teaching literacy and individualise learning for children who require extra support. The ongoing collection of assessment assists educators plan for differentiation and identify learners who need timely intervention.

Information Communication Technology (ICT)

Settlers Farm Campus is a school of innovation with a substantial investment in the area of ICT. We provide platforms for students to engage in and personalise their learning and have established a foundation for our students to build their ICT skills. This is in line with the Australian Curriculum’s General Capabilities.

Exciting innovations at our site include an upgraded internet service with a wireless network and the provision of laptops and iPads across all year levels.

Students from year 3-6 are provided with a laptop to support with their learning. Other year levels have access to shared laptops and iPads.

We take stringent measures to minimise student exposure to cyber risks. We teach students and staff the appropriate protocols for internet use including social media.

Students and parents sign User Agreements for safe use of ICT