Primary School: 

Pre-Primary - Year 6

 

ISWA's Primary School Curriculum is based on the globally recognised International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Program (PYP).  It is learner-centred and inquiry-based, with a strong focus on building strong numeracy and literacy skills.  It promotes independent, lifelong learning.

 

Each year level carries out six units of inquiry per year.  Each unit of inquiry is based around a transdisciplinary theme and has a central idea.

Weekly learning objectives are emailed to parents at the beginning of every week.

Homework is set on a weekly basis.  It is given out on Monday and is expected to be completed and returned by Friday of that same week.  It will typically include spelling, maths tables, consolidation of prior learning and longer projects.

Students are encouraged to follow the IB 'Learner Profile' which encourages them to be learners, thinkers, inquirers, caring, communicators, principled, reflective, open minded, knowledgeable and balanced.

Assessment

Formal assessments are carried out at the beginning of the school year.  Additional assessments are ongoing and take many forms, including rubrics, observations and individual student self-assessments.  Formal reports are issued at the end of every semester.  Parent Teacher Conferences occur at the end of Term 1.

Every student has a portfolio which contains a collection of student work from throughout the year.  This portfolio is designed to demonstrate successes, growth and creativity, as well as areas needing improvement and reflection.

Subject Specialists

Art, Physical Education, French, Spanish and Library are supported by specialist teachers.

Co-curricular Activities

Students in the Primary School have the opportunity to join a variety of co-curricular activities.

Camps

The Years 4, 5 and 6 students attend a 3 day, 2 night camp to develop valuable skills in leadership, team building and responsiblity.  Camps are held in Semester One, usually near the end of November.

Camp destinations in the past have included:

Camp Main Activity Link
Dwellingup Outdoor Adventure Camp Click here for more details.
Boshack Australian Outback Adventure Click here for more details.