Curriculum

At Fleetwood Primary School, we believe that every child can succeed in mathematics when provided with the right support, time, and guidance. Our teachers deliver consistent, high-quality instruction through our Instructional Model: Warm Up, Learn, Apply, Reflect. This explicit teaching approach ensures students understand what they are learning, why it matters, and how to apply their skills in meaningful, real-world contexts.

Following a key focus in 2024, Number Talks are now an embedded part of our daily practice. These short, structured discussions encourage students to develop mental maths strategies, explain their thinking, and build confidence in problem-solving and numerical flexibility.

Our teachers prioritise inclusive programs that meet the diverse needs of all learners. Open-ended problem-solving tasks allow students to engage with the same concept at varying levels, providing natural opportunities for enrichment, extension, and targeted intervention.

We ensure full coverage of the mathematics curriculum, including Number and Algebra, Measurement and Geometry, and Statistics and Probability. Using a whole-small-whole teaching model, students experience a balance of explicit instruction, independent tasks, and collaborative learning.

Progress is closely monitored through regular formative and summative assessments, enabling teachers to adapt their programs to best support each student’s growth. We foster a classroom culture where students feel safe to take risks, justify their reasoning, and see the purpose of their learning beyond the classroom.

The digital learning journey at Fleetwood Primary school is a very enjoyable and enriching process filled with endless opportunities for students to be creative and imaginative.

Students are able to develop their problem solving skills and critical thinking when they learn how to use code and programming. Students use Code.org and Osmo coding sets to develop these skills. They are also taught the fundamentals of technologies to assist in their future learning in all areas.

They are able to understand the basics of robotics with our Bluebot robot sets.  Students have been able to try their hands at animating using our Scratch Jr apps, and then using our special cameras for making stop motion animations. During our time students also get the proper information on how to be a safe, active member of the online community.

By using a combination of these apps and programs the students can consolidate their understandings of all things digital and technological.

At Fleetwood Primary School, students enjoy a performing arts program including music, drama, and dance in a dedicated performance space.

Our Performing Arts Centre (PAC) provides each class with space to move and create a variety of performance comfortably.

Emphasis is placed on growing the children’s confidence and interpersonal skills through an interactive and supportive learning environment.  We aim to encourage students to become problem solvers, critical and creative thinkers by exposing them to different forms of performing. Students experience different kinds of music genres through listening, singing, playing instruments, games and dancing. Our PAC is a well-resourced space with a wide variety of  percussion instruments for all ages.

The Performing Arts are a valuable curriculum area and assist in educating the whole child. Music, Drama and Dance in our formats. Performing Arts learning is designed to promote enjoyment, engagement, skill and language development and understanding. The students learn through a range of activities, games, songs and dances. They use voice, movement, technology, body percussion and instruments to partake in a range of activities.

At Fleetwood Primary School, our students participate in a one hour Physical Education lesson once a week and one fifty minute sport lesson with their teacher. We believe in keeping our students active and fit so they can be healthy and happy kids who are ‘Safe, Responsible and Respectful’ learners.

In each Physical Education lesson, our junior students will focus on developing their fundamental motor skills in a range of different settings. Our students learn about the importance of teamwork, fair play and sportsmanship so they are prepared for competitive competition and sports. Students also participate in a weekly Perceptual Motor Program (PMP) aimed to improve our students eye/hand and eye/foot coordination, fitness, balance, locomotion and eye-tracking skills.

Each Term, our senior students in Physical Education will focus on two sports and learn important game sense strategies and fundamental movement skills required for both sports. Often, our students will use the skills they have practised in P.E and progress to District and Divisional competition. There is a strong emphasis on minor games and exercises aimed at developing our student’s communication, teamwork, resilience and fair play. We aim to develop a strong sense of sportsmanship amongst our students and promote constructive and positive experiences in sport.

There are many sporting events and programs at Fleetwood Primary School we are proud to offer:

• Fleetwood Cross Country Day
• Fleetwood Athletics Day
• Foundation to Year Two Swimming Program
• Endeavour Hills District Hoop Time
• Fleetwood Football League (FFL)
• St Margaret’s Netball Competition
• The Fleetwood Senior Tennis Tournament

At Fleetwood Primary school the students have a dedicated art room to explore a variety of different media in our PAC (Performing Arts Centre).

All students participate in a 60 minute session each week during semester one, focusing on skill development in particular or combined areas, in accordance with their developmental stage. Our aim is to deliver an exciting and engaging Visual Arts Program that enables students to develop the skills, techniques and processes to express themselves visually.

Visual Art stimulates the imagination. It develops self-esteem and encourages openness and understanding towards the opinion of others. Students learn to reflect on their own work and give positive feedback to their peers, this allows them to grow as artists and take pride in the art that they create. Work is shared around the school on display, using media to share with our school  community and displayed in the wider community where the opportunity allows giving value to the finished product. Students are encouraged learn about their environment and the world around them in lessons, giving them an understanding and insight to how others live which helps develop empathy with others.

By enabling students to experiment with a broad range of materials and styles, we endeavour to nurture individual expression and creativity, appreciate artworks and develop an understanding of the elements and principles of art. Through the study of various artists and their works, students will be encouraged to identify specific art styles and discuss their responses to selected art work. Participation in the Visual Arts Program develops skills in group participation, problem solving, confidence, persistence, time management, responsibility, risk taking and personal pride.

At Fleetwood Primary School, all students participate in a dedicated Auslan program, supporting them to develop communication skills in Australian Sign Language while fostering inclusion, respect, and awareness of the Deaf community.

Students engage in a 60-minute Auslan session each week throughout the year, with lessons tailored to their developmental stage. Our aim is to deliver an engaging and practical Auslan program that builds students’ confidence in using sign language to communicate, express themselves, and connect with others.

Learning Auslan not only develops a new language skill but also encourages empathy, cultural understanding, and an appreciation of diversity. Students are taught to recognise the importance of non-verbal communication, body language, and facial expressions, which enhances their overall communication abilities.

Throughout the program, students practise everyday signs, conversational skills, and fingerspelling, while also learning about Deaf culture and the experiences of those in the Deaf and hard of hearing community. We create opportunities for students to apply their Auslan skills in real-life contexts, such as using signs during assemblies, classroom routines, and whole-school events.

By incorporating games, songs, storytelling, and interactive activities, we ensure that Auslan lessons are fun, engaging, and meaningful. The program supports the development of key skills such as persistence, confidence, risk-taking, and collaboration, while also promoting inclusivity across our school community.

At Fleetwood, we believe that learning Auslan empowers students to become open-minded, respectful individuals who value communication in all its forms.

English as an Additional Language (EAL) Support at Fleetwood Primary School

At Fleetwood Primary School, we are proud to offer a dynamic and inclusive EAL Program that supports our students from diverse linguistic backgrounds to thrive both socially and academically. Our program is aligned with the Victorian Curriculum EAL Continuum and is designed to meet students at their point of need, whether they are new arrivals or continuing learners.

Students participate in structured EAL sessions each week, focusing on developing essential English skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Through small group learning, creative projects, and interactive activities, we ensure students build confidence in using English while also valuing and celebrating their home languages.

Our dedicated EAL team includes:

• Tracey Melville, our EAL Teacher, who leads targeted language learning and supports students in building foundational literacy and communication skills.

• Josie Hallowell, our Art Teacher, who integrates creative expression into the program through art-based storytelling and thematic projects to enhance vocabulary and cultural understanding.

• Julu Cham, our Engagement Support Officer, who brings energy and connection to the program by leading fitness and play-based activities that encourage language development through movement and fun.

A key feature of our program is the welcoming Fleetwood EAL Centre—a space co-designed by students and families to reflect the rich cultural diversity of our community. Here, students engage in language learning alongside creative and physical activities that foster friendships, confidence, and a strong sense of belonging.

For new arrivals, we have a structured Induction Process including a multilingual welcome pack, buddy system, guided school tours, and gradual integration into classroom routines. We also partner with families through regular sessions in our Community Hub, where practical English support and community connections are nurtured.

Highlights of our program include:

• Targeted language sessions led by Tracey, tailored to each student’s proficiency level.

• Creative art projects with Josie, linking language learning to cultural expression.

• Fitness and fun activities with Julu, using play to build conversational English.

• Opportunities to celebrate diversity through Cultural Days and community events.

• Close collaboration with classroom teachers to ensure smooth integration into mainstream learning.

Each student has an individual learning plan, with progress regularly monitored to ensure steady growth in both language skills and confidence.

At Fleetwood, we believe language is the key to connection. Our EAL program not only equips students with the skills to succeed but also celebrates the cultural richness they bring, helping every child feel seen, heard, and valued in our school community.