Early Learning - Playgroup Sowing the Seed

Playgroup at St Francis de Sales College invites all families of the Adelaide Hills community and Parishes to connect with other families and staff in a nurturing, vibrant and positive learning environment.

It is a connection that allows your child to thrive.

Your child’s learning journey begins as they explore, develop friendships and engage in a variety of creative learning opportunities.

Age6 months to 4 year olds and parents/carers

Time9:30am - 11:00am each Wednesday, during term time

LocationOSHC room, located in the Junior community

Sessions 1 session per week

CostGold coin donation

To register Please contact: Leanne Schultz Early Learning Trained Teacherlschultz@stfrancis.catholic.edu.au

‘we place the child’s voice at the heart of learning’

Let the journey begin

Reception - Year 3 Nurturing the Seedling

Reception - Year 3 Subjects

• ReligiousEducation

• English

• Mathematics

• Science

• SocietyandEnvironment

• VisualArts(ArtandCraft/Design)

• PerformingArts(Music,DramaandMedia)

• PhysicalEducation

• Health

• Japanese

• StudiesofTechnology

• InformationTechnology

Important Features ofReception - Year 3

• LiteracyBlock

• NumeracyFocus

• LLILiteracyProgramme

• EarlyInterventionStrategies

• InclusiveEducation

• SacramentalProgramme

• SpecialistTeachersinMusic,Japanese,

PhysicalEducation/HealthandLibrary

Studies

• KidsMatter,BounceBack,Wellbeing

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Psychology

• CommencementinYear2iPad

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• STEM(Science,Technology,

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‘Nurturing creativity & the love of learning’

Years 4 - 5 Subjects

• PastoralCareandReligiousEducation• Mathematics• English• Science• History/Geography• Music• Japanese• PhysicalEducation/Health• Art• Technology

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Year 4 - Year 7 The Learning Environment Grows

Years 6 - 7 Subjects

• PastoralCareandReligiousEducation• Mathematics• English• Science• History• Geography• Music• Japanese• PhysicalEducation/HealthElectives• Art• Dance• Drama• HomeEconomics• Soccer• Technology

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Important Features of Years 4 - 7

• BringYourOwnDevice

• LLILiteracyProgramme

• Year7CommencementofElectives

• InclusiveEducation

• Camps

• Retreats

• ExtraCurricularOpportunities

• SoccerAcademy

• RobustInterschoolSportingCompetitions

• SustainabilityProgrammes

• STEM(Science,Technology,EngineeringandMathematics)

• SacramentalProgramme

‘Be the person who you want to be’

Year 8 Subjects

• PastoralCareandReligiousEducation• Mathematics• English• Science• History/Geography• Japanese• PhysicalEducation/HealthElectives• Art• Dance• Drama• HomeEconomics• Music• SoccerAcademy• Technology

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Year 8 - Year 9 The Right Growth Environment

Year 9 Subjects

• PastoralCareandReligiousEducation• Mathematics• English• Science• History/Geography• Japanese• PhysicalEducation/HealthElectives• Art/Design• Dance• Drama• HomeEconomics• SoccerAcademy• Music• Technology:Jewellery/Woodwork• VET:ConservationandLandManagement• VET:InformationTechnology

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Important Features of Years 8 - 9

• BringYourOwnDevice

• Electives

• InclusiveEducation

• Camps

• Retreats

• ExtraCurricularOpportunities

• SoccerAcademy

• RobustInterschoolSportingCompetitions

• SustainabilityProgrammes

• STEM(Science,Technology,EngineeringandMathematics)

Responsible, engaged, motivated learners

Pastoral Care• RetreatprogramArts• Drama• MediaStudies• VisualArts-Art• VisualArts-Design• MusicBusiness, Enterprise and Technology• CommunicationProducts-Photography• BusinessandEnterprise• InformationTechnology• MaterialProducts-WoodworkCross-Disciplinary• CommunityStudies• IntegratedStudies• PersonalLearningPlan(PLP)English• English-Themes• EnglishCommunications• EnglishStudiesHealth and Physical Education• ChildStudies• FoodandHospitality• PhysicalEducation/Health• SoccerAcademyHumanities and Social Sciences• LegalStudies• Geography• ReligiousEducation• ModernHistoryLanguages• JapaneseMathematics• Mathematics-Pathways• Mathematics-NumeracyforWorkandLife• MathematicalApplications• MathematicalStudies• SpecialistMathematicsScience• Physics• ScientificStudies• Psychology• Chemistry• BiologyVocational Education Training (VET)Providesmanydifferentopportunitiesforstudentstodeveloppathwaystotheirvocation.TheCollegeprovidesdifferentlevelsofCertificatecourses,including:Tourism,ChildrensServicesandBusiness.Thesecoursesareavailabletoallstudents,pleaseenquireabouttheoffersavailable.

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Enrichment Creating and Inspiring Futures

EnrichmentSt Francis de Sales College provides a wide range of extra-curricular activities that contribute to broad educational opportunities for all students. These activities add to a culture of success and aim to give students additional interests that assist in lifelong learning.

Each of the service, stewardship, sporting, cultural and extension activities provide opportunities for students to:

• gain enjoyment from participation• learn about teamwork and responsibility to a group.

Service and Outreach

• St Vincent de Paul

• Prayer and Liturgy Groups

• Justice and Ministry (JaM)

Personal Development

• Lions Youth of the Year

• Public Speaking

• Debating

• Careers Programme

• Youth Empowerment Training (YEP)

• Chess

Music

• Concert Bands

• Senior Vocal Ensemble

• Festival Choir

• Rock Band

• Percussion Ensemble

International Cultural Exchange

• Japanese Exchange Programme

• Japan Study Tour

• ANZAC Study Tour

Curriculum Extensions

• Civics and Citizenship

• Tournament of the Minds

• Australian Share Market Game

• ICAS: Competitions in English, Mathematics and

Computing

Sport

• Interschool Athletics

• Interschool Swimming

• Cross Country Championships

• Courier Cup

• Knock-Out Sports

• Pedal Prix

Leadership Opportunities

• Student Representative Council

• House Leadership

• Membership of College Committee

• College Formal and Graduation Committee

• Duke of Edinburgh Awards

• Kids Teaching Kids Conference

• Recycling Representatives