At VPS play is carefully and thoughtfully planned and prepared around the child’s individual needs and developmental growth.
Teaching & Learning
CURRICULUM
Junior (Year 1 – 2)
A collaborative approach is used by the Year 1 and 2 VPS staff through team planning.
Middle (Year 3 – 4)
Year 3 and 4 classrooms focus on providing a vibrant and dynamic learning environment.
Senior (Year 5 – 6)
Senior Primary Learning is connected through a central philosophy of ‘Preparing for the future’.
SPECIALIST PROGRAM
Art
Our program supports classroom learning and enables our students to gain an appreciation and understanding of the Visual Arts.
Indonesian
Indonesian focuses on developing both students’ proficiency in Indonesian and their intercultural understanding.
Library
Our Library has a wide range of fiction and non-fiction books to motivate the students and capture their imagination.
Music
In our class music sessions, children do lots of singing and movement and enjoy learning songs for whole school assemblies.
Physical Education
Years 1 to 6 receive at least 60 minutes of Physical Education instruction in a variety of sports each week.
Science
Providing VPS students with the skills, knowledge and enthusiasm to deepen their understanding of the world.
LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
Explicit Teaching
Explicit Teaching develops mastery by connecting students to what they already know, what is expected of them, and how to do it.
Walker Learning
Walker Learning is a holistic approach to teaching and learning helping students to become independent learners.
Inquiry Learning
All learning is related to understanding and practicing skills related to a concept.
Emotional Intelligence (RULER)
Positive Behaviour Support was established to provide a safe, supportive and positive learning environment.
Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) was established to provide a safe, supportive and positive learning environment.
EdConnect (Mentoring)
For children to thrive, they need to be connected to, and, supported by an extended network of caring people.
Sustainability
Sustainability is a cross-curriculum priority and VPS continue to promote sustainable practices throughout the school from K-6.
Wicked Patch Kitchen Garden
The Wicked Patch continues to grow and provide students with hands-on, outdoor learning experiences.