The Early Years of schooling are from Prep to Year 4 and over the
past few years our teachers have undertaken extra training in the
Early Years Literacy and Numeracy Programs. These programs are designed
to ensure that all children have the best opportunity to achieve
success during the fundamental years of schooling. The programs
have four essential elements: a classroom program, extra help for
students who need it, professional development for teachers and
opportunities for parent participation.
Students at Apollo Bay P-12 College spend the first three years
of their schooling in multi-age P-1-2 classes. The multi-age grouping
structure has been found to be advantageous to student learning
as it fosters confidence and responsibility amongst students therefore
providing a positive learning environment. The teachers of these
classes meet regularly to plan their curriculum and group activities.
In P-1-2 Early Years Literacy and Numeracy is done until lunch
time. Numeracy is covered in year levels. In the afternoons students
complete an integrated studies program as well as a number of specialist
subjects such as Art, LOTE, Library, Computer and PE. A three year
rotation of themes is in place for the P-1-2 classes. Reading Recovery
is a literacy acceleration program offered to selected students
in Year 1.
A transition program occurs with the Apollo Bay Preschool during
terms 3 and 4. This involves establishing buddies, orientation to
the school buildings and getting to know students and teachers and
samples of the program. An information night is held in November
for Preschool parents.
Students in Years 3 and 4 also work together in multi-age groups.
Literacy is taught for the first two periods of the day and Numeracy
occurs during the third period with students grouped in year levels.
For the remainder of the day the students complete an integrated
studies program as well as a number of specialist subjects such
as Art, LOTE, Library and PE. The Year 3-4 classes work on a 2 year
rotation of themes and programs.
This section gives prospective students and their parents an overview
of the structure and curriculum that is offered to students in Years
Prep-4. More detailed information will be given out at the Parent
Information evenings which, are held at the start of each year.
At these meetings you will meet the teacher and receive more detailed
information regarding the actual subject matter taught in each grade.
Parents are always welcome at school to discuss their child’s
program. An appointment should be made at the school office.
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