Junior School
Facing the centre of the Perth College campus, the Junior School has access to all of the facilities of the Senior School and also features its own library, central computer pod, playgrounds and outdoor spaces for fun and relaxation as well as quiet contemplation.
The curriculum celebrates curiosity and fosters individual rates and styles of learning, considering each child’s intellectual, physical, spiritual, emotional and social needs. The Junior School continues a strong focus on developing literacy and numeracy skills with much use made of intentional, explicit teaching. Rich programmes and hands-on learning experiences are offered in:
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- Social Science
- Technology and Enterprise
- Beliefs and Values
Girls attend specialist lessons in:
- Performing Arts
- Visual Arts
- Physical Education
- Languages Other Than English (French – Years 3 and 4; Chinese – Years 5 and 6)
Technology supports the learning programme, and all students have access to networked computers, iPads and iPods. There are interactive whiteboards in all classrooms and students are also able to use laptop computers. Computing is incorporated into activities across the curriculum.
Our girls may undertake private instrumental tuition on a variety of instruments, and the School’s formal instrumental programme begins in Year 2, when all students receive individual lessons on a string instrument. Junior School students may choose to learn either a woodwind, brass or string instrument, and also sing in a choir. The Junior School’s string, band and choral programmes are scheduled into the timetable.
