Being the Best We Can Be
We try hard
Flexible Learning Spaces
Our learning spaces have been designed to support learning, play, engagement and inquiry. You may have noticed that within the classroom there are different areas which support the activity the child is doing at that time. It is designed to be changed to support the learning and the child’s preferences. We strive to create an inviting, positive, comfortable and safe environment for all.
The First Year of School
In your child’s first year of school, students learn through teaching, interactions with others, experimentation, practice and play in the classroom and school community. Priority is given to literacy and numeracy development as these are the foundations upon which further learning is built. Learning in the classroom and developing a sense of belonging at Lockleys North Primary School are vital in setting up your child for continued success during their schooling.
Learning
We know learning begins and develops once we have formed positive working relationships with the children and their families. Our programming caters to every individual child and for all preferred learning styles.
Discovery Time
Each afternoon Reception students engage in Discovery Time, a crucial part of our daily routine. An array of activities catering for all learning styles, preferences, interests and abilities are set up to provide an opportunity for children to play, explore and connect with themselves, their peers and the environment.
During Discovery time, students take on many roles. They are...
- Mathematicians
- Authors and Illustrators
- Engineers
- Builders
- Chefs
- Sculptors
- Story tellers
It may look like plain old good fun, but every activity is designed with a purpose and intent to achieve a specific learning outcome.
All these learning outcomes are outlined in the Australian Curriculum, which is available to everyone online. These learning outcomes are the basis of our assessment and recording.
Students explore new ideas and concepts and also transfer what they already know into new contexts. They are actively involved in purposeful hands-on learning experiences and have the opportunity to direct their own learning. These experiences support and encouraging many dispositions like:
- creativity
- ingenuity
- optimism
- resilience
- concentration
Discovery Time is also crucial in developing
- friendships
- deep thinking
- making meaning
- self motivation
- self acceptance
- independence
- individuality
- teamwork
- effective communication skills
- social and emotional skills
- conflict resolution
- cooperation and negotiation skills
- independent thinking
- problem solving
- vocabulary development which then creates the need and motivation to read, write and record
The development of these skills help students to develop socially, emotionally, physically and cognitively. Children often encounter and overcome challenges and extend themselves to solve problems creatively.
