CURRICULUM
PROVISION
AT
RIPPONLEA
PRIMARY SCHOOL
APPROVED
CANDIDATE
SCHOOL
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
(IB)
PRIMARY YEARS PROGRAM (PYP)
Ripponlea Primary School
is a Candidate school for the Primary Years
Program (PYP). This
school is pursuing Authorisation as an IB world school.
These are schools that share a common philosophy- a commitment to
high quality, challenging, international education that Ripponlea Primary School
believes is important for our students.
At
Ripponlea Primary School we plan to ensure your
child’s experiences as a LIFELONG LEARNER are “positive, inclusive and
successful”. We are confident that
Ripponlea
Primary School will meet
your educational expectations
for your child over the coming years.
During the seven years children are at
Ripponlea Primary School, they will participate in
transdisciplinary curriculum programs firmly based around the
foundation skills of Literacy and Numeracy.
It is expected that on graduation from our School
students will have developed internationally minded attitudes which
promote positive relationships, caring for the environment and life long
learning.
The mandated
Victorian Essential Learning
Standards (VELS) describes curriculum content through
which the essential elements of the PYP are delivered.
VELS includes levels of learning over 2 years except for Level 1
– Prep.
The three strands and their associated domains are:
Physical, Personal and Social learning
- Health and Physical Education
- Personal Learning
- Civics and Citizenship
- Interpersonal Development
Discipline-based Learning
·
The Arts
·
English and Languages other than English
·
The Humanities (Economics, Geography and
History)
·
Mathematics
·
Science
Interdisciplinary Learning
·
Communication
·
Design, Creativity and technology
·
Thinking
The planned delivery of the curriculum embraces the
key elements of the PYP which ensures that students develop the
essential skills and knowledge to prepare them for future learning, life
and work.
REPORTING STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
Each strand is organised across stages of learning.
With the exception of level 1, all levels are planned for and assessed
over a 2 year period.
Assessment reflects the integrated nature of VELS.
·
Level 1 – End of Year Prep
·
Level 2 – End of Year 2
·
Level 3 – End of Year 4
·
Level 4 – End of Year 6
Our broad based Arts
program is recognised as a particular feature of our school.
A diverse range of enrichment programs are delivered to promote
and develop your child’s confidence and self-esteem. Opportunities are
provided to participate in Visual Arts, Music, instrumental music,
piano, choir, band and a school concert.
Children’s talents and
abilities in Physical Education are promoted through participation in
the Physical Education programs – including swimming, house athletics,
cross-country, interschool sports and an interactive camps program.
We encourage you to participate in your child’s learning journey.
Involvement in classroom programs including Literacy support, Perceptual
Motor Program (PMP), and Swimming is vital. Contributions through
various committees including School Council and Parents Association are
also valued.
All members of staff look forward to working closely with you to ensure
that opportunities are provided for your child’s optimum development –
socially, emotionally, physically and academically during their time at Ripponlea Primary School.Click here for
2006 Annual
Report
