Thanksgiving Night 2008

Head of Junior Schooling Address.
Address by Reverend Dr Malcom McArthur, Deputy Chairman of the College Board.

Junior Schooling at Pedare

 

• No composite classes
• A specialised Junior Schooling campus
• Strong pastoral support
• Inclusive enrolment
• Specialist teachers in PE, Music, Mandarin Chinese and a Teacher/Librarian
• Enrolments available in other year levels depending on availability
• Interactive whiteboards and computers.

At Pedare, we provide a dynamic, student-centred learning environment where both student potential and ability is catered for within the whole school program.  With national awards and a nationally recognised program, we welcome your child for success and a strong future.  These early years of Junior Schooling are the foundation from which all life-long learning will develop.  Hence the importance of the following aspects of our Junior Schooling learning environment:

1. explicit teaching
2. appropriate modeling of behaviours and attitudes
3. a variety of learning experiences and opportunities which cater for individual needs
4. teaching of social skills, promoting healthy self-esteem
5. a safe and engaging learning environment

Follow the link to view the Gifted Education Brochure.

The Junior Schooling Campus is distinct in nature and layout, catering specifically for the physical, social/emotional and academic needs of our R-5 students.  There are two classes at each year level from Reception to Year 5.  Our classrooms are situated around an upper level courtyard and a lower level garden courtyard. The sports oval is on a third level.

The Junior Campus was opened in February 1993 and is located on Bicentennial Drive, Golden Grove, a short distance from the Surrey Farm Campus which incorporates our Middle and Senior Schooling students, Years 6-12. 

Entering Reception at Pedare

The early years of a child's life and schooling lay the foundation for all future learning. At Pedare we believe that these years are essential in providing an appropriate introduction to life-long learning.

Please follow the link, Entering Reception at Pedare, for information on preparation and transition to school.

Curriculum

The Junior Schooling Curriculum is based on the SACSA (South Australian Curriculum Standards and Accountability) Framework. Within this Framework, we have developed curriculum guidelines that reflect both the nature and values of our College and the needs of our students. Our Christian Education Program reflects the mainstream Anglican and Uniting Church ethos of the College.

 

 

	English	Pedare Junior Schooling Campus won National Literacy Awards in 1999 and 2002 Strong results in national benchmark literacy testing in Years 3 and 5 Students engage in literacy learning for a two-hour literacy block each day Early intervention programs including Early Years Assessment and Reading Recovery Pedare is a Letterland focus school
	Mathematics	Strong results in national benchmark numeracy testing in Years 3 and 5 Early Years Numeracy Assessment Hands-on, integrates higher order thinking and caters for individual needs
	Christian Life	Nationally recognised for our Values Education Program Class devotions and formal Christian Life lessons are a feature of the program Junior Schooling Assemblies and Chapel visits provide opportunity for worship
	The Arts	Visual Arts skills are explored in our well appointed and resourced Arts and Design Studio Junior and Senior Choirs Specialist music teacher Music tutors offer specific instrumental lessons Musical opportunities Dance sport program Integrated Drama and Media studies
	Health and Physical Education	Our Health Curriculum is well supported by our healthy canteen Formal “Brain Breaks” during lesson time support students with their concentration Drug Education via the Life Education Program Interpersonal and social skills are developed through the teaching of Program Achieve Physical Education and fitness are part of the everyday program at Pedare emphasising sporting skills, participation and team work involving a range of games and sports Sporting team opportunities within school time and on weekends
	Studies of Society and Environment	Cultural studies, Indigenous Education and Citizenship Emphasis on active participation in local and global communities
	LOTE Chinese	Mandarin Chinese is taught in Reception to Year 5 Learning experiences enhance literacy Students learn about the Chinese culture
	Science	Scientific skills and understanding are developed and applied to problem-solving situations in an effort to equip students for the challenges of a rapidly changing world
	Design and Technology	Students follow and apply the design, make and appraise process in the items they ‘create’ Our design program promotes problem-solving skills and lateral thinking Use of Information Computer Technology is integrated throughout the curriculum  Students utilise our Multi-function, multimedia rich Technology Learning Centre which caters for the various student learning styles and abilities An extensive range of specifically tailored software programs to support and enhance student learning Digital cameras, VCR’s, DVD’s, Video Cameras and Digital Video Editing and Production equipment Computers and a printer in all classrooms