OUTSTANDING RESULTS
NAPLAN Success
We are proud of our strong NAPLAN results, which reflect our shared commitment to high-quality learning across our school community.
LEARNING
A St Joseph's Education
At St Joseph’s Primary School we:
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Deliver high-quality learning and teaching for every student.
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Provide a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
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Prioritise strong relationships between students and teachers.
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Ensure students feel known, valued and confident to take risks in their learning.
English
We build strong foundations in reading, writing, and communication through:
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Oral language and vocabulary development
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Phonological awareness and systematic phonics
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Fluent, confident reading
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Comprehension and critical thinking
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Writing for different purposes and audiences
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Speaking and listening through discussion and collaboration
We also provide targeted support for students learning English as an additional language, ensuring every child can participate and succeed.
Mathematics
Our Mathematics program focuses on developing:
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Deep understanding of key mathematical concepts
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Fluency with number facts and operations
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Strong mathematical vocabulary to explain thinking clearly
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Reasoning skills to justify and articulate solutions
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Problem-solving skills to apply learning in real-world situations
We use hands-on materials and clear, explicit teaching to support all learners and build confidence in mathematics.
Intervention & Extension
At St Joseph’s we:
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Provide targeted support and extension to ensure every student can achieve their best.
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Differentiate learning to meet individual student needs.
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Work closely with families and specialists to support student development.
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Use an evidence-based approach to promote growth in literacy, numeracy, and social skills.
Digital Technologies
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We teach students to be safe, respectful and responsible online.
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Prep students use iPads, and Years 1–6 use Chromebooks to support creative learning.
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We partner with families through cyber safety sessions and take part in Safer Internet Day.
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Our teaching aligns with the Victorian Curriculum.
STEM
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We encourage curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving through Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
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Students engage in hands-on experiments, investigations, and projects.
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We develop critical thinking, collaboration, and innovation skills.
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Learning is designed to connect STEM concepts to real-world problems.
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All students are supported to explore, question, and create.
Science & Humantities
Each term, students study a Science or Humanities unit from the Victorian Curriculum.
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Knowledge from these units is embedded into our English units to create a rich, knowledge-based curriculum.
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Students learn key skills and important content in the focus subject.
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They explore the subject through hands-on experiments, projects, presentations, and learning expos.
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Learning is designed to be creative, challenging, and engaging for all students.
Physical Education
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Students have one 40-minute Physical Education session per week.
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The program develops fundamental movement skills, coordination, and fitness.
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Students learn teamwork, fair play, and sportsmanship through games and activities.
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Sessions promote healthy lifestyles, physical confidence, and enjoyment of movement.
Art
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Students have one 40-minute Visual Arts session per week.
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Visual Arts helps students see the world in new ways and explore different ideas.
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Students learn about artists, designers, and their work.
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They develop skills to create, think about, and improve their own artwork.
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Visual Arts helps students understand different cultures and ideas.
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Our annual Art Show brings the school community together to celebrate students’ creativity, imagination, and artistic achievements.
Music
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Students have one 40-minute music session per week.
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Music engages, inspires, and enriches all students, encouraging creativity and self-expression.
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Students develop skills to listen, compose, and perform music.
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Music learning supports cognitive, social, emotional, motor, and personal development.
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Students are encouraged to explore, experiment, and share their musical ideas.
LOTE - Italian
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Students have one 1-hour Italian lesson every fortnight.
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Italian is taught through co-learning, where teachers and students explore the language together.
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Students use Italian in everyday contexts to develop practical communication skills.
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The program builds confidence, curiosity, and enjoyment in learning another language.
Library
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Students have one 40-minute library session per week.
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They develop independent reading habits by borrowing books.
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Students explore a variety of authors, genres, and literary styles.
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They learn library skills, including locating, selecting, and borrowing books.
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Library sessions foster a love of literature, critical thinking, and lifelong learning.
Kitchen to Garden Program
Garden Program (Years 2-4)
Our Garden Program, run with Cultivating Communities, gives Years 2-4 students hands-on experience growing plants and caring for animals. Students plant seeds, harvest vegetables, and look after our friendly chickens while learning about sustainability and nature. The program builds teamwork, responsibility, and a love of gardening and healthy, home-grown food.
