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The Lake Joondalup Baptist College curriculum complies with the requirements of the Curriculum Council of Western Australia Curriculum Framework for Kindergarten to Year 12 Education. The Curriculum Framework divides learning into Eight Learning Areas. In addition to the Eight Learning Areas, LJBC students also participate in a Christian Education program.
  • The Arts – music, dance, drama, visual arts
  • Health & Physical Education
  • English – reading, writing, viewing, spelling, handwriting, language, computer literacy
  • Language other than English
  • Mathematics
  • Studies of Society and Environment
  • Science
  • Technology & Enterprise

Aspects of the program will:

  • Challenge all students to reach their full potential and develop their gifts responsibly for the good of themselves and the wider community
  • Involve teaching methodologies based on a curriculum that is progressive and student outcomes focussed
  • Provide enrichment programs to develop creativity and higher order thinking skills
  • Provide remediation in literacy and numeracy using Specialist Support Staff
  • Involve students in cross-cultural experiences to encourage students to value diversity and individuality. Instruction in basic Indonesian and Japanese languages will generally be offered as part of this program.
  • Develop aesthetic appreciation through the Music program. Recorder, choirs, and percussion are offered as part of the program. Instrument tuition is available in Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute, Trumpet, Trombone, Guitar, Piano, Drums.
  • Facilitate transition to Secondary school with preparation experiences with Secondary school staff and facilities

Personal Development underpins the Primary School program:

  • Students are given opportunities to take on leadership roles as student councillors or sports captains.
  • Students are given opportunities to develop greater self confidence and build self esteem through an awareness of their strengths and gifts. They are encouraged to developed informed opinions and engage in debate around topical issues. Communication between with parents is a high priority to enable all parties to work for the child’s development.

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