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“Every child is made in the image of God, which brings with it a uniqueness in the way they investigate, analyse and solve the many problems they face on a daily basis. The joy that is then received by the student, their teacher and peers, as well as their family, when solutions are discovered and celebrations are had, is why we are educators. As teachers it is our passion and goal to change the lives of every child here at WCCS.”
Mrs Gillian Coote – Primary Deputy Principal
A child’s mind is an incredible place. They grow and flourish naturally by pondering life’s big questions. Every student brings a story and our teachers go about drawing on and building into their lives to enhance and develop their skills as they encourage the inherent sense of wonder that is in every student. We seek God’s wisdom and direction to provide our students with an education that reflects a Christian perspective and shares the hope found in Christ. Our Primary School students are equipped to be life-long learners, critical and collaborative thinkers, and caring members of their communities.
At William Carey we want each family to experience community where they feel valued, know they belong and are well-supported. Our teachers use research-based best practice instruction to ensure all students have a great foundation as they seek to instil a love of learning into each of the young minds in their care. Above all they understand that young children need to feel safe and valued for them to enjoy their learning journey. At WCCS, we provide a first-class educational environment in which all students feel comfortable and welcome, ensuring that your child’s needs are catered for at every level.
In Primary, we educate students with our eyes on both the present and the future. We want a student to graduate Year 12 understanding the importance of being wise and brave, a leader and a helper, respectful, a team player and a lifelong learner. The journey to become that person begins from the early years and our teachers are there to guide them every step of the way.
English
In English, we encourage students to become enthusiastic, engaged and confident learners. We want our students to develop a positive attitude towards communication and express their ideas in a clear and personalised manner. Our God is a personal God, who connects His love and grace through words and actions. Through our English Curriculum, we strive to teach the students how critical their reading, writing, speaking and listening skills are now and in their futures.
English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D)
EAL/D support aims to develop academic vocabulary in small groups and within classes. Activities focus on sentence construction, grammar skills and editing through small group reading sessions and intentional group interactions. In class, student needs are identified, and appropriate support and materials are developed to help all students succeed.
Mathematics
In Mathematics, students develop essential numeracy skills and fluency, learning to apply their understanding to familiar and unfamiliar situations as they enhance their resilience in problem solving. Students make connections within mathematical concepts and connect them to their surrounding world, as they move from concrete to abstract mathematical concepts. They learn about patterns and relationships, which create opportunities to recognise, describe, apply and reason. Exactness, preciseness, and completeness are a part of mathematics, just as it is expected in God’s creation. By learning about Mathematics, students develop the ability to think creatively, critically and logically.
Science and Technology
In Science and Technology, our students explore the living, material and physical world. They are able to marvel at God’s wonderful creation as they conduct scientific investigations and develop their skills and knowledge. Science and Technology builds curious minds and the support and extension opportunities ensure all students are prepared for a future where they can be active problem-solvers, analytical thinkers and excellent communicators.
Human Society and Its Environment (HSIE)
In HSIE, our students are actively engaged in investigating important historical and geographical topics, both in Australia and beyond. Students are given the opportunity to witness God’s work in our history to recognise and understand Australia’s cultural diversity and develop their skills in looking after God’s creatures across all environments. Each student is encouraged to form and express their ideas whilst evaluating the thoughts of others as they become active and responsible members for the future. With this knowledge, the students learn to evaluate and contribute to managing environments to look after God’s world.
Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE)
PDHPE encompasses so much more than personal health, safety and sport-related movement skills. Through these lessons students learn interpersonal skills, effective communication, teamwork, critical analysis, problem-solving and flexible thinking in conjunction with opportunities to increase and improve mind and body awareness alongside specific physical skill development. Students are best prepared for the ever-changing world they are living in and approaching each context with a Christian mindset, recognising the value of reflecting God’s character in the many ways they use their body. Students are empowered to become capable, resilient, active and confident citizens in our community, both now and into adulthood.
Creative And Practical Arts (CAPA)
Students are engaged in an extensive range of creative learning experiences in visual arts, music, drama and dance. God has made us all creative, and we seek to instil and nurture this creativity in each student. Opportunities are provided to explore and excel within these areas as students consider and develop their unique passions. Students grow to interpret the world they live in through innovative and creative ways and display this through performances in music, dance or drama and arts.
Information Communication Technology (ICT)
ICT is utilised in such a manner to promote student collaboration, communication, and creativity. Students use ICT as a tool to critically reflect on and provide solutions to contemporary challenges as they consider how technology can be used to solve real-world problems. Technology is embedded across the primary curriculum to prepare students for the integration of technology across a range of circumstances. Specific STEM skills, such as researching and programming, are also taught in specialised lessons.
Incursions, Excursions and Camps
Hands-on learning experiences provide our students with opportunities to build vocabulary, general knowledge and an understanding of their world. Through excursions and incursions, students connect learning with real-world situations. In addition, our school camps are designed to foster independence, resilience, teamwork and enhance social and decision-making skills. Camping is a highly beneficial and valuable experience for our Year 4, 5 and 6 students as they spend time together at various campsites and experience activities that challenge them while enjoying God’s magnificent creation.
Technology has become a key tool in effective education, allowing students to learn beyond the constraints of the four walls of the classroom, or the limits of the school bell and timetable. Prep to Year 2 students have a device provided by school, Years 3 and 4 have a choice to bring their own or use a school device. From year 5, each student is required to bring their own device to enhance their learning.