Specialist programs

Find out about the specialist learning areas our school offers.

The Arts

We offer a strong program in The Arts, including music, dance, drama, media and visual arts.
The program helps develop students’ creativity, confidence, cultural knowledge and critical thinking.  

Our program includes: 

  • developing students’ skills focusing on Drama and Music for each year cohort
  • Choir, with participation in the Festival of Music Choir in Term 3
  • an end-of-year performance by the choir. 

Learn more about the The Arts | SA Curriculum framework and its interrelated elements.

 

Physical Education

Students can develop team play and team building skills through our specialist sports program. The program is run by a specialist teacher.

Our program includes: 

  • Movement and physical activity are the main components of Physical Education, while personal and social development is the health focus.
  • SAPSASA events 
  • team sports (cricket, Aussie Rules, football, netball, volleyball, tennis and basketball) 
  • sports day 
  • swimming (Rec-5) and aquatics lessons (Y6). 

We also offer lunchtime activities in the hall, which vary each week from basketball or soccer. 

Learn more about the PE | SA Curriculum framework and its interrelated elements.

Languages

 

Japanese is our language of study for all students. Each class has a 1-hour lesson per week, which helps students learn to speak the language and understand Japanese culture.  

Some of the things the Japanese program includes is: 

  • learning about Japanese art, dance and music 
  • celebrating Japanese events, e.g. Matsuri on Mobara celebrating our link with our sister city, Hiragana competition which involves groups of students competing in various activities against other schools in the local area 
  • putting on our own Japanese show cultural day. 

Learning a language:  

  • helps students gain a broader cultural perspective  
  • opens up career pathways 
  • promotes social cohesion and cross-cultural understanding.  

Learn more about the Languages | SA Curriculum framework and its interrelated elements.

Science

Scientific thinking and practices empower us to notice, explore and understand our world, fostering an appreciation of the interconnectedness of complex systems. Science unites curiosity with creativity, and enables us to critically engage with evidence, developing informed citizens who contribute towards a sustainable future. Our science lessons provide opportunities to explore real world interests and relevant learning to our students’ experiences.

The Essential Learning identifies the dispositions, capabilities and knowledge at the heart of science to develop deep understanding and the ability to transfer and apply learning in a range of contexts.

Learn more about the Science | SA Curriculum framework and its interrelated elements.