Curriculum Overview
Prep is an exciting time where children begin their formal schooling in a way that reflects how young children learn best. Our Prep program is aligned to the Australian Curriculum Version 9 and delivered through Explore & Learn and Age-Appropriate Pedagogies (AAP) (Education Queensland). Learning includes a balance of explicit teaching, play-based learning, hands-on experiences, talk, movement, investigation and real-world connections.
English and Mathematics (daily learning)
English and Mathematics are a daily focus in Prep, taught through engaging routines and purposeful learning experiences.
English: Children build strong oral language (speaking and listening), develop vocabulary, learn how stories and information texts work, and begin reading and writing through systematic phonics (through the implementation of LEM Phonics), shared reading and guided writing experiences.
Mathematics (PR1ME Maths): Mathematics is taught using PR1ME Maths, a structured and evidence-based program aligned to the Australian Curriculum. Children explore number, counting, patterns, shapes and measurement through concrete materials, visual models and hands-on problem-solving. They learn to explain their thinking, reason mathematically and apply their learning to everyday situations.
Learning across all areas
Across the year, children also learn through:
Science – exploring and investigating the world around them
HASS (Humanities and Social Sciences) – learning about themselves, their community and places
Health and Physical Education – building movement skills, healthy habits and positive relationships
The Arts – creating and responding through art, music, drama and dance
Technologies – designing, making and problem-solving using materials and simple tools
These learning areas are often taught through integrated learning experiences, allowing children to explore concepts in meaningful and connected ways.
Wellbeing, belonging and learning behaviours
A strong focus in Prep is placed on children’s wellbeing and sense of belonging. Children learn to follow routines, work cooperatively, manage emotions, build friendships and develop positive learning behaviours. Teachers observe children closely and design learning experiences that are age-appropriate, inclusive and responsive to individual needs.
Our approach in Prep
In Prep, children learn through a purposeful mix of:
explicit teaching of foundational skills
play, inquiry and discovery
rich talk and language experiences
active learning and movement
collaboration with peers
This approach supports every child to grow into a confident learner, a curious thinker, and an active member of our school community.
Term Overviews
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