primary

School curriculum at St Paul is shaped by the South Australian Curriculum Standards and Accountability Framework, the guidelines of the Lutheran Church of Australia and, most importantly, the needs of students and our continually developing understanding of how children learn.

Opportunities are provided for students to develop, not simply a knowledge of the world, but more importantly, an ability to apply information and knowledge through the broad curriculum areas of The Arts, Design and Technology, English, Health and Physical Education, Society and Environment, Mathematics, Science, and Languages (German).

Furthermore, the inclusion of Christian Studies gives children a spiritual perspective that brings clarification and hope as they attempt to understand the world and their place in it.

Our whole-school Literacy and Numeracy focus together with a substantial screening and early intervention focussed Learning Support program, ensures that the potential of each learner is addressed and maximised.

Students receive learning support within the classroom, individually and in small groups depending on their particular needs.

Programming of curriculum is sequential across the Primary School with largely, a focus on constructivist theories. Our team of teachers offer an exceptional range of individual gifts and talents. Our teachers are encouraged to flexibly manage the individual needs of children using their gifts.