Academic Information - 1

Wahroonga Adventist Primary School is dedicated to students who accept the           philosophy as outlined in this handbook. Every aspect of the educational programme is devoted to the deportment of the whole person. To accomplish the purposes of our school, the curriculum has been designed to integrate Biblical principles into the total school program.

THE CURRICULUM

The curriculum is organised in the following Key Learning Areas:

• Bible
• English
• Grammar
• Reading
• Spelling
• Handwriting
• Writing
• Science and Technology
• Human Society and its Environment
• Creative and Practical Arts
• Personal Development, Health and Physical
• Education
• LOTE (French)

LIBRARY

The library is a central part of our school’s educational programme. The main function of the library is to meet the learning and teaching needs of the school. All students from Prep to Year 6 attend weekly library classes. These library classes include instruction in library skills, literary appreciation and borrowing time. Prep classes visit the library twice a week to ensure the whole class is able to access the library.

The librarian is present in the library on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. You will be notified on which day your child needs to bring their library bag in the first  week of school.

All students must have a school library bag in order to borrow books. New students in Prep and Kindy will be supplied with a library bag, but those who are new to the school and entering into Years 1 –6 will need to purchase a library bag at the school office at the cost of $8. These bags then need to be retained for your child’s use throughout their time here at Wahro0nga Adventist School.

Prep to year 2 can borrow up to 3 books, Years 3 –6 up to 5 books. Books have a loan period of 2 weeks. The date stamped on the date due slip is the date it should be returned. Returned books need to be placed in the loading zone at the entrance to the library.

Reminders will be sent home with the student when books are overdue. If a book is misplaced, it is the parents’ and student’s responsibility to look for the book at home and/or at school. Lost books incur a replacement fee of $20 payable at the school office.

Please encourage your child/ren to use the library, and spend time enjoying the books with them at home.

MUSIC

Children in the infant classes are introduced to music at class level and also form a choir.
Children in Years 2-6 are instructed in basic music theory and   opportunities are provided for appreciation, involvement, instrument playing as appropriate. A school band provides        opportunity for children to use their musical ability by playing regularly with a group. All students from Years 2-6 form the school band.

An Adventist Schools Band Camp is held each year. Students from years  3 – 6 may  participate.

All children in Years 2-6 are required to learn a musical instrument and be part of the school band. Lessons in woodwind, brass, percussion and recorder are provided as part of the music programs. Students are to make their music choices on registration day with the music teacher.  The school has a limited supply of musical instruments for hire.

Private music lessons for piano are available at the school. Please advise the school  office of your interest.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

All classes have daily skill lessons. Weekly sport periods are provided for all students to participate in team sports and games.

Professional tennis coaching is available for    students in Years 2 –6

Swimming sessions are provided for children in Terms 1 & 4 . Term 1 swimming for Kindy, Year 1 & 2 students include an 8 day         intensive learn to swim programme. This  begins in Week 2.  Years 3-6 swim each Tuesday for Term 1. 

Term 4, Prep children may choose to enter the learn to swim programme.  Year 2      students join the weekly programme.

Weekly gymnastics and athletics classes are provided for Prep - 6 in terms 2 & 3.

The school policy emphasises involvement, participation and good sportsmanship.
The school is a member of the All suburbs Independent Schools Sport's Association (ASISSA) and competes in swimming, cross-country and athletics.