Mathematics
At Black Hill Primary School, we believe that Mathematics is an integral part of our daily lives. We present a range of Maths programs that aim to develop our students into numerate, risk taking, problem solving learners.
English
At Black Hill we foster a love of literature and pride ourselves on an English Program which supports students to achieve personal success in their learning across Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening, and Word Study.
Students are supported to learn from mentor texts so that they can see English at its best and use these techniques in their own reading, writing and oral language.
Students are supported to learn from mentor texts so that they can see English at its best and use these techniques in their own reading, writing and oral language.
Digital Technologies
Black Hill Primary school embraces the use of Digital Technologies to foster students’ creativity, critical thinking and communication.
We use a variety of devices and modes to support all areas of our curriculum and aim to build safe and responsible ‘digital citizens’ in our school.
There is no specifically dedicated time to Digital Technologies as it is integrated into other curriculum areas in a classroom context.
We use a variety of devices and modes to support all areas of our curriculum and aim to build safe and responsible ‘digital citizens’ in our school.
There is no specifically dedicated time to Digital Technologies as it is integrated into other curriculum areas in a classroom context.
Meeting Individual Learning Needs
At Black Hill Primary School we strive to meet the learning needs of every individual student. We use a range of student assessment tools and student achievement data to assist our ‘point of need’ approach to teaching and learning.
Visual Arts
The Visual Arts Program at Black Hill Primary School is valued and supported by the whole school community. We believe that all students are successful artists and endeavour to encourage, inspire and celebrate their learning through experiences within the Art Room.
Students develop knowledge, skills, techniques and processes throughout the year and use a variety of materials to explore different forms, styles and contexts. Students have opportunities to engage in drawing, painting, threads and textiles, modelling, construction, printing, collage and mixed media. The creativity, imagination and individuality of our students is furthermore showcased through our highly anticipated Arts Week bi-annual event.
Students develop knowledge, skills, techniques and processes throughout the year and use a variety of materials to explore different forms, styles and contexts. Students have opportunities to engage in drawing, painting, threads and textiles, modelling, construction, printing, collage and mixed media. The creativity, imagination and individuality of our students is furthermore showcased through our highly anticipated Arts Week bi-annual event.
Performing Arts
At Black Hill Primary School, students have many opportunities to participate in all aspects of the Performing Arts.
Classes have weekly lessons and explore the subject areas of Music, Dance and Drama over a two year curriculum cycle. Students explore all aspects of music through singing, games, theory and playing a variety of instruments.
Classes have weekly lessons and explore the subject areas of Music, Dance and Drama over a two year curriculum cycle. Students explore all aspects of music through singing, games, theory and playing a variety of instruments.
Swimming Program
Black Hill Primary School considers swimming to be an essential part of our Health and Physical Education Program.
Students in Years 1 and 2 take part in a water safety program in December each year and Year 3-6 students take part in a two week intensive swimming program each year.
Students in Years 1 and 2 take part in a water safety program in December each year and Year 3-6 students take part in a two week intensive swimming program each year.
Health & Physical Education
The Physical Education program at Black Hill Primary School aims to inspire students to be involved in physical activities that develop both individual and team skills, as well as promote healthy attitudes and habits.
A key learning area in Physical Education is the development, understanding and application of the Fundamental Movement Skills (FMS) including run, leap, throw, catch, kick, strike, punt, vertical jump, dodge and bounce.
In the early years these FMS are broken down into stages, and drills are used to teach correct technique, in the later years these skills are refined through application under pressure in sport specific games and activities.
A key learning area in Physical Education is the development, understanding and application of the Fundamental Movement Skills (FMS) including run, leap, throw, catch, kick, strike, punt, vertical jump, dodge and bounce.
In the early years these FMS are broken down into stages, and drills are used to teach correct technique, in the later years these skills are refined through application under pressure in sport specific games and activities.
LOTE
The LOTE program at Black Hill Primary School aims to immerse students in languages and cultures present both in Australia and around the world. Students understand that Australia is a multicultural and multilingual society and our culture and language draws on influences from other societies.
