Curriculum
Teaching, Learning
Our school’s focus on each individual ensures comprehensive and stimulating educational programs are offered to all students. Our data informed approach to tracking student growth supports the learning journey of each student, and ensures that all students are growing in their knowledge and skills.
Within the Primary Years, learning programs and common teaching practices are designed and delivered to reflect differing developmental stages of the students. The Head of Primary Years and the Deputy Head of Primary Years work closely with teaching staff to develop and implement learning programs that incorporate high-yield instructional strategies, based on current education research.
At Toowoomba Anglican School we recognise that students have diverse learning needs, and our classroom teachers are skilled at differentiating their teaching practice to meet these individual needs. In addition to this, we offer the Extension and Enrichment Program for high-potential students.
Curriculum
Based upon the Australian Curriculum, the Primary curriculum at Toowoomba Anglican School consists of sequenced learning through relevant and contextually based units of work in each year level. These units are supported by a Pedagogical Framework which reflects current research practices. Together, the Curriculum Framework and the Pedagogical Framework form the basis of all teaching and learning within the Primary Years.
Teaching
Our contemporary, innovative and holistic curriculum is underpinned by the dedication of our teachers to deliver the most successful learning outcomes for our students. To provide an innovative curriculum, a highly skilled workforce is required and at Toowoomba Anglican School, our teachers are constantly challenged to hone their craft to continue to be the best in the nation.
Learning
Built on the school’s overarching principle that Every Child is Known, learning programs reflect a diversity of needs and capabilities in our student body. Informed by observation and evidence, Toowoomba Anglican School teachers work within classrooms and with the support of the Director of Learning Enhancement and Head of Academic Extension and Enrichment to ensure the best possible learning environment and programming occurs to meet these diverse needs.
The Best Possible Foundation
Our approach to initial reading instruction follows the InitiaLit program from Kindy through to Year 2. We are proud to have been an early adopter of InitiaLit, a program aligned with the research of the Science of Reading. Our exceptional NAPLAN results reflect the effectiveness of this program.
