It’s not the curriculum that we offer that sets us apart, it’s the manner in which it’s delivered

Any school can teach a curriculum. Amazing schools like ours are full of teachers actively and passionately exploring the possibilities of making their teaching practice more innovative, engaging and fun at every turn. This is the single ingredient that drives the most growth in our students.

The success we attain is not only evidenced by the assessment data – but it’s seen through the smiles and joy we see on our student’s faces as a concept is grasped. This is the indefinable element that drives us as teachers to produce and grow our own teaching skills year in, year out.

Student Wellbeing

At St John the Baptist Primary school the wellbeing of every student is of utmost importance. Positive behaviour strategies are implemented in all aspects of school life, including curricular and extra curricular programs.

Literacy

At St John the Baptist Primary School, we believe that active and effective participation in society depends on the ability to speak, listen, read, view and write with confidence, purpose and enjoyment. 

Numeracy

Mathematics pervades all aspects of our lives. At Saint John the Baptist, we value competence and confidence in mathematical thinking.

Religious Education

At St. John’s, Religious Education is the primary purpose of our school. We acknowledge that parents are the first educators of their children and that the school supports parents in the responsibility of supporting them on their faith journey.

Physical Education

At St. John the Baptist Parish  Primary School students in Years P-6 receive a 50 minute session of Physical Education each week which is taught by a specialist and aims to develop key skills. 

The Arts

St John the Baptist Primary school has a dedicated Music Room which is supplied with a wide variety of instruments and learning materials.

Inquiry

Inquiry Based Learning is a teaching and learning methodology which allows children to create and investigate their own research questions within an area of knowledge. 

Languages

The Italian language program at St John the Baptist Primary School  is developed in accordance with the Victorian Curriculum, students’ interests and familiar content.

Digital Technologies

St. John the baptist is well resourced with digital technologies. All classrooms and learning areas have access to a range of devices, programs and tools.

Sustainability

 As a Catholic community we are called to Care for Creation. St John’s is committed to embracing Sustainability in education and we believe that for students to feel empowered, they need to take active roles in their learning and in the wider community.