Our Learning
Curriculum Implementation
Kingston Primary School implements the Australian Curriculum for Prep – 6 students and the Early Years Learning Framework for Kindergarten students and Launching into Learning.
The Early Years Learning Framework focuses on five essential outcomes:
- Children have a strong sense of identity;
- Children are connected with and contribute to their world;
- Children have a strong sense of well being;
- Children are confident and involved learners;
- Children are effective communicators.
The Australian Curriculum is comprised of learning areas, general capabilities and cross curriculum priorities. It is aimed at equipping today's learners to live and work productively in the 21st Century. It aims to give students the confidence and fundamental skills to take new learning throughout their lives. Australian Curriculum learning areas for 2024 are English, Maths, Science, HASS Humanities and Social Sciences), Technologies, The Arts, and Health and Physical Education.
Students in our school have specialist teaching in the areas of Physical Education, Music, STEM, Drama (Prep - 2), Art (Years 3 – 6) and Japanese (Years 3 – 6).
Additional Learning Opportunities
Performing Arts
All Prep - Grade 6 classes have music lessons weekly, involving singing, instrumental, movements and creative activities.
Choir is open to all Grade 3-6 students and there is an opportunity for students to be selected for smaller choir groups such as the Combined Primary Schools Choir.
Marimba Band and Woodwind Band are available depending on Grade level (school instruments are available for hire or students can use their own). These groups meet weekly and students are encouraged to practise at home.
Brass is available to students in Grade 5. This is an opportunity to be selected for the Combined Schools Brass Band Program which involves a two year commitment and provides instrument tuition culminating in a Concert at the Derwent Entertainment Centre at the end of the year.
Health and Physical Education
All Prep - Grade 6 students participate in weekly Physical Education (PE) lessons conducted by our Specialist Physical Education Teacher.
Our school has four House teams:
- Whitewater (white);
- Boronia (yellow);
- Lucas (red);
- Freeman (green).
Students are allocated to a House on enrolment.
Prep - Grade 6 students participate in Daily PE. Daily PE is organised and led by our Grade 6 students.
Major school sports events include Swimming, Cross Country and Athletic Carnivals.
The School participates in the Huon and Channel Schools' Cross Country. We participate in Swimming and Athletic Carnivals, the State Cross Country Championships and the Schools' Triathlon Challenge. Opportunities are there for students to represent our school in the Huon and Channel Volleyball Carnival. There is also the opportunity to participate in the Southern Dance event which occurs every two years.
Aquatic and Water Safety Program
Grade 3 - 6 students participate in the Department for Education, Children and Young People's Swim and Water Safety Program annually. This involves ten 45 minute sessions. Prep - Grade 2 students participate in an Aquatic Awareness and Safety Program for five 30 minute sessions each year.
Languages
Currently students in Grade 5 and 6 learn Japanese with a Specialist Teacher assisted by the class teacher, who then follows up with the program. The study of Japanese contributes to the education of students in the areas of literacy, communication, intercultural understanding and thinking about how languages work. It introduces students to the culture of Japan and Japanese speaking communities and promotes understanding of different attitudes and values.
Library
Students are encouraged to borrow books for their enjoyment at home. Parents are also welcome to borrow from our collection. This may occur during the weekly Library sessions or before school and at lunch time. Please help us to look after our extensive collection by reminding students to use a Library bag.
