Primary school
Gilson College
What Gilson College Primary Offers You
The education activities of the College are designed to provide opportunities for all student to achieve their maximum development intellectually, spiritually, socially and physically.
- Our core business is Learning – we use the Australian Curriculum F-6
- Technology is an integrated part of all learning areas
- Christian values are taught and encouraged by caring and supportive teachers
- Safe environment built on the right to learn, respect and safety for all
- Supportive and caring environment including pastoral care for students and their families.
- Life-long learning habits are encouraged Prep – Principal
- Communication between Home and School is key – we are a partnership!
- Healthy choices are encouraged – Fruit and Vegetables only at recess
- Physical Education and sports programs including participation in inter-school sports events, Swimming F-6 and Gymnastics F-6
- Excursions/Incursions F-6
- Camps overnight – Year 5 Sovereign Hill, Year 6 Canberra
- Specialist teachers: Music, Art, PE & French
- Music programme- Individual Music tuition-Range of instruments
- Student learning support includes:
- Skilled Learning Support Staff with access to a range of therapies e.g. speech therapy
- Bridges Numeracy and Literacy – Supports improvement in learning
- Educational Support Staff utilised across the F-6 program – supporting learners
- Lunch-time clubs (Term 2 & 3)
- OHSC – out of hours student care