School Curriculum
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At Halidon Primary School we place a strong emphasis on the key curriculum areas of literacy, numeracy, science and history. Your child will be offered a well-rounded curriculum experience based on the Western Australian Curriculum and the Early Years Learning Framework. We place a strong focus on the explicit teaching of the ‘basics’ but also offer opportunities for children to explore and reach their potential in all other curriculum areas through inquiry based teaching.
Our programmes have been carefully chosen and designed to provide your child with the opportunity to study a comprehensive range of subjects including Music, Physical Education, Science and the Visual Arts. Your child will learn Japanese and be eligible to participate in the school choirs as well as playing interschool sport and taking part in various arts activities, exhibitions and competitions.
Our highly skilled teachers will engage your child in learning programmes that are adjusted to suit their learning needs. They will provide appropriate intervention strategies for those requiring additional help as well as challenging and stimulating programmes for academically talented students.
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LITERACY
At Halidon we implement a whole school approach to teaching Literacy through First Steps Strategies and the gradual release model of responsibility. Students are offered learning experiences that connect with and challenge existing skills and values. Halidon PS uses the SoundsWrite Program to teach Spelling for the K-2 year levels and Spelling Mastery program for years 3-6. To access the online activities go to:
All students participate in Guided Reading also.
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Teaching and learning programs are balanced and integrate the three strands outlined in the West Australian Curriculum: Language, Literature and Literacy under the Cross Curriculum Perspective umbrella.
Teachers integrate critical and creative thinking in teaching and learning programs and respect and cater for individual differences. Halidon offers small group and individual instruction to those students requiring additional assistance.
NUMERACY
Halidon Primary uses the Western Australian Curriculum which aims to ensure that students are confident, creative users and communicators of mathematics. They are able to investigate, represent and interpret situations, and as active citizens, develop an increasingly sophisticated understanding of mathematical concepts and fluency with processes. Students are able to pose and solve problems and reason in Number and Algebra, Measurement and Geometry, and Statistics and Probability. The whole school numeracy program, Maths Trek, supports the attainment of knowledge, skills and understandings using evidence-based approaches and quality teaching strategies.
Inclusive Education
Halidon meets the needs of all students, ensuring that they all reach their full potential. Our commitment in this area is reflected in our school planning, assessment schedule and teaching instruction. Each individual student is a valued member of the school as evidenced by our inclusive and responsive programs.
Our school employs a broad selection of summative and diagnostic assessments that directly impact on school targets and priorities and the school holds the view that when all relevant key stakeholders are included in the planning process for students at risk, optimal learning is more likely to be achieved. Partnerships formed between home and school should ensure that learning is well supported in both contexts.
Gifted and Talented Programs
Students at Halidon Primary School are offered the opportunity to participate in the following merit-based programs:
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INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
The Instrumental Music Program is offered to selected students on their entry into Year 5 and 6 at Halidon Primary School. After identifying suitable students through the administration of a Music Aptitude assessment, eligible students are invited to participate in this prestigious program.
Students at Halidon Primary School have the opportunity to participate in trumpet, brass, clarinet and classical guitar, coordinated by the Instrumental Music Schools Services (IMSS).
http://www.det.wa.edu.au/imss/detcms/portal/
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PRIMARY EXTENSION AND CHALLENGE PROGRAM (PEAC)
Academic extension is available to students who test highly on testing in Year 4. The students then participate in online and face to face programs. More information can be found at:
Primary Extension and Challenge Program
Acceptance into both programs is very prestigious and we congratulate our outstanding students.