learning, independence and confidence, thinking and problem-solving skills, language skills, early literacy and numeracy, physical abilities, including gross and fine motor skills. Prep is integrated fully into the rest of the school, and classrooms and other facilities are located on the same grounds as the primary school. This allows children to feel part of the broader school community and will help with their transition to Year 1. In some schools, Prep children may be included in composite classes with other early years students. Prep classrooms generally consist of an open space for group and individual activities with a carpeted area for storytelling and singing. Prep classes will comprise up to 25 students. Your child may need to wear a school uniform, but this is up to individual schools.
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What will your child do in Prep? Prep teachers in state schools and most non-state schools will use the Early Years Curriculum Guidelines developed by the Queensland Studies Authority. The guidelines are based on the play and inquiry based approach to learning. A key feature of Prep is that it makes connections between children’s prior experiences at home, kindy or childcare and what they do at school. In Prep your child will be actively involved in learning and will have opportunities to learn in many different ways - for example through investigation and play. Children are encouraged to develop independence and personal organisational skills. Working with other children and adults is also an important life skill that is part of the Prep program. Children will be: • using blocks and manipulative equipment and creating collages to develop early mathematical concepts and skills • drawing and painting to encourage oral language, reading and writing skills • initiating and participating in dramatic play to build an understanding of the world around them • playing and investigating independently, in pairs, small groups and as a whole class • participating in outdoor activities • participating in music and language experiences.
• In 2014 the College will begin operating its $1.5m Trade Training Centre in Construction. • A $65K capital enhancement in Hospitality and Cooking will offer more industry experience for students. • Under construction and due for completion at the end of the year is a $1m Visual Arts Centre • In readiness for Year 7 in 2015 is the construction of a $2.8m Middle School Learning Centre. Claver is a place where academic excellence is valued and students are encouraged to participate in a renowned sporting and extra-curricular program.
Our motto is CONCERN, LOVE, JUSTCE. Come and experience the Claver heart
Enrolling now for 2015 onwards (Year 7 commence in 2015)
St Peter Claver College 10 Old Ipswich Road, Riverview, Qld 4303 Enrolment Enquiries Direct Telephone: 3810 5907 Telephone: 3810 5900 Fax: 3282 3190 Email: sriverview@bne.catholic.edu.au Website: www.spcc.qld.edu.au
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