Specialist Teaching Areas

Physical Education

Health and Physical Education offers experiential learning, with a curriculum that is relevant, engaging, contemporary, physically active, enjoyable and developmentally appropriate. Integral to Health and Physical Education is the acquisition of movement skills, concepts and strategies that enable students to participate in a range of physical activities confidently and competently. In Health and Physical Education, students develop the knowledge, understanding and skills to support them to be resilient, to develop a strong sense of self, to build and maintain satisfying relationships, to make health-enhancing decisions in relation to their health and physical activity participation, and to develop health literacy competencies in order to enhance their own and others’ health and wellbeing.

French

The Australian Curriculum: Languages is designed to enable all students in Australia to learn a language in addition to English. The Australian Curriculum: Languages recognises that students bring their own linguistic and cultural background to their learning, whether this is English or the target language or various combinations of languages. At Paringa Park Primary School we offer French to all children across Reception to Year 6. For further information refer to: https://paringaparkpsfrench.weebly.com/

Science

Our science program here at Paringa fosters curiosity and a deep understanding of scientific concepts and processes. Aligned with the Australian Curriculum, we emphasise the development of inquiry skills integrated with content knowledge through hands-on investigations and inquiry-based learning. By exploring the natural world and understanding the impact of human activity, students build critical and creative thinking skills, empowering them to make informed decisions and contribute to society.

We proudly participate in the Oliphant Science Awards and promote involvement in a range of other science-related programs, such as the STEM Premier’s Reading Challenge and the Mary Anning Art Competition. These programs offer students opportunities to engage with science beyond the classroom and connect science with other areas of interest, particularly literacy and the arts. These experiences nurture confident, self-motivated learners who thrive as active contributors to their communities and embrace the challenges of an ever-changing world.

Performing Arts

At Paringa Park Primary School we offer a specialist Performing Arts program under the leadership and tuition of Stephanie Hammond. This incorporates Dance, Drama and Music, three of the five components of The Australian Curriculum The Arts.

Stephanie provides a highly engaging, relevant and challenging learning program for children across Reception to Year 6 with additional optional opportunities including Junior and Senior Choir. An end of year Celebration Concert is held in Term 4 involving all classes.