Our Curriculum

Number and Algebra, Measurement and Geometry and Statistics and Probability

As a school we have a focus on mathematics as numeracy and literacy is essential for our everyday lives. We continue to emphasise the essential skills of number work, such as computation, as well as on mental maths whilst at the same time focussing on the process of mathematical inquiry and problem solving.

STEM is the integrated learning of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Salisbury Park is part of the STEM works initiative by the State Government. We received an upgrade to our facilities to have an open and collaborative space specifically for STEM learning. Working with robotics, green screen technology and animation are just some of the activities students are involved in which will help prepare them for future jobs in a range of industries.

Students learn to make choices based on knowledge, judgement and problem solving skills. It involves imagination and creativity. They also create products, processes and systems using a wide variety of techniques. Computing knowledge and skills is an important facet of all classes andall classes have access to laptops and iPads. Wireless Technology is in place across the site. This was of considerable expense however it is important that the students at Salisbury Park have access to the latest learning technologies available to twenty first century learners.

Aboriginal Studies, Social Living Skills, Environmental Conservation, Media Studies

Included is an examination of various cultures, their structures, systems and beliefs. This curriculum area also provides learning and instruction opportunities in what many parents would remember as Social Studies.

Physical Education, Daily Fitness, Sport and Nutrition, Personal Development, Interschool and Intra-school Sport)

The importance of this area of study is recognised through the appointment of a specialist Physical Education teacher who provides games skills lessons weekly for each class. Class teachers ensure regular daily fitness is enjoyed by all students.

Our school is committed to teaching the Child Protection Curriculum in all classrooms every year throughout the school and all teachers have been formally trained to teach the CPC in South Australia.

All Upper Primary School students have the opportunity to be involved in SAPSASA District Summer and Winter Carnivals and in specific individual sports if selected for teams.

Students who are identified with a learning disability (after referral and assessment by Department Guidance officers) are reviewed regularly and each child has an individual learning plan (One Plan) to cater for their specialised learning needs. In 2012 a Student Review Team was set up to case manage Students with a One Plan , Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Students (ATSI) and English as an additional language or dialect (EALD) learners. In 2012 an Aboriginal Community Education Officer was appointed to liaise with families in support of our ATSI students.

Once per term the school Student Review Team meets with regional district service providers (Speech, Guidance, Behaviour, Attendance, Hearing, and District Disabilities) to case manage and review our students in an ongoing collaborative fashion.