Primary School

At Christian Brothers’ High School Lewisham, the Primary curriculum encompasses the development of the whole student: academically, socially, personally and in faith. We expect the boys to always give their best, no matter the task or activity. The curriculum challenges and evokes thought, and is focused on developing individual talents and abilities.

At CBHS Lewisham we understand that what is being taught and how it is being taught are of equal importance. Being a boys’ school, we understand the worth of designing learning experiences that are creative, meaningful and exciting for all the boys, whilst ensuring that each lesson caters for different levels and aptitudes.

Most new students start in Year 5, with a few places offered in Year 7. Despite sharing the campus with high school students, and being included in whole-school activities like assemblies and masses, primary students have their own playground; and each primary class has a classroom teacher – making the transition is seamless from early primary years.

Academically, Year 5 and 6 lay the foundations for high school. Through a rich co-curricular and challenging upperprimary curriculum, increased opportunities lead to the development of confident learners.

Children about to start Year 5 at around 11 or 12 years of age are generally open and flexible in their friendships, making this an opportune time to transition to a new school.

During their first weeks at CBHS, Year 5 boys are introduced to their Year 12 buddy who will be a constant throughout the first year and will introduce him to life at Lewo. The whole of Year 5 goes on camp in early Term 1 to help build relationships between the boys. Primary students develop a familiarity with the broader school campus, school expectations and senior teachers that facilitates smooth transition to Year 7 and the senior school.