Our Instructional Model
​​Our curriculum and instructional model aligns with the Victorian Curriculum 2.0, offering relevant, meaningful, and engaging learning experiences. It's collaboratively planned, assessed, and reflected upon by all teachers, blending explicit instruction with inquiry-based learning.
​Inquiry Learning
Students explore through questioning and investigation, focusing on:
• Personal Identity
• Environmental Sustainability
• The Physical World
• Social Responsibility​
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​​Literacy
We teach literacy daily through:
• Reading
• Writing
• Spelling
• Speaking & Listening
Approaches like CAFE, VCOP, and SMART Spelling help develop oral language skills.
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​Numeracy
Numeracy lessons focus on key areas such as:
• Number
• Measurement
• Statistics
Hands-on tasks, problem-solving, and personalised instruction help build students' foundational skills.
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​Library
Our library offers:
• Weekly sessions for borrowing and research
• Book Fair and Book Week
• Access during lunch and after school
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​Specialist Programs
We offer:
• Performing Arts (music, drama, media)
• Japanese Language
• Physical Education
• Visual Arts
• STEM programs
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​Digital Technologies
Students develop the 4Cs—creativity, communication, collaboration, and critical thinking—using tools like laptops, iPads, robotics, and STEM activities.
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​Wellbeing Program
We promote a safe, inclusive environment with a no-bullying policy. Our mascot, HERRRBY, represents core values:
• Honesty, Empathy, Respect, Resilience, Responsibility, Being Yourself
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​​Additional Programs
Additional offerings include:
• Swimming
• Mathletics
• Ski Camp
• Leadership
• School Camps
• Musicals
Clubs: Gardening, Chess, Robotics, Drama, Ukulele
Other initiatives: SRC, MAD Program, Buddy Program, Premiers Reading Challenge, Waste Wise
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