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Organisation of Classes

Classes are organised to optimise successful learning outcomes for all students based on multiage teaching and learning principles.  The grouping of students across ages assists teachers to focus on the needs and development of individual students rather than just those of the whole group.  Multiage classes also provide opportunities for a wider range of relationships and social experiences that promotes the development of social skills and cooperative behaviours.

Classes typically comprise a two year age spread.  This usually means that classes are formed in the following manner:

  • Kindergarten or Kinder and Year 1 classes,
  • Year One and Two classes,
  • Year Three and Four classes,
  • Senior classes of Years Five and Six.

Classes are accommodated within a Unit building that has students of similar age sharing space and facilities.  Early Childhood classes K - 3 average 21 students whilst classes in Years 4 – 6 typically average 30 students.