Junior Primary
Classes are housed
in a common building, which enables the flexibility to combine classes
and activities where it is beneficial to do so. There is an art/wet area
that is regularly used by the junior primary classes and “get together,”
where classes combine to share learning experiences and celebrate
successes, is an important part of the week in the junior primary block.
Our junior primary team has a strong focus on establishing routines,
high expectations and nurturing learning in the early years.
Working as a team provides staff the opportunity to have flexibility
within the structure of their learning groups allowing student needs to
be best catered for. A strong focus, including the use of the
Jolly Phonics program, running record levels and support for individual
students, enables the foundations for continued learning throughout
schooling.
Transition from Kindergarten to Primary School
Links between the local kindergarten and our
school are essential in ensuring that a smooth transition occurs. We
maintain close and beneficial relationships with the Balharry Memorial
Kindergarten staff and have a comprehensive transition program in place
to ensure that students are afforded the best transition from
kindergarten to primary school.
Assembly
Reception to Year 6 assemblies are held in
the hall, twice a term. These are used to recognise student
achievement and showcase learning activities that occur in the
classroom. Parents are welcome to attend. Specific days and times are
advertised in the school newsletter.
Health and PE program
Health and PE are a valued part of the
primary curriculum and development of skills in these areas is an
important part of both programs. Students learn of the importance of
healthy eating and an active lifestyle and have the opportunity to
participate in activities at Sports Day, Tennis Hot Shots and swimming
lessons. Other opportunities include visiting football and cricket
coaching clinics, footsteps and Jump Rope for Heart.
Parent Involvement
At Lucindale Area School we have an open door
policy, where parents are always welcome to observe learning activities
in the classroom. Listening to reading and helping out at special
events are also ways to become involved with the school, and are
encouraged. However, in order to be involved in these ways, it is
recommended that parents either have a current police check, or undergo a police check and be approved by the
Department for Community and Social Inclusion, in accordance with DECD
policy. It is also recommended they complete RAN training, which
the school provides each term.
