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Compass utilises the dimensions of inquiries, focused learning, and child contributions and play for children to explore the Australian Curriculum
Focused Learning
Child Contributions
& Play
Inquiries
Inquiries can take many forms and involve your child in independent, group and class investigations that explore interests, questions, topics and big ideas
Inquiries
Sample Class Unit of Inquiry: 'Design and Create!'
In this unit, the children were involved in every aspect of designing and creating their very own school musical that was performed in the La Boite Theatre!
Mathematics
Use mathematical skills to measure costumes and sets
and make our own versions of rocky road
Read the musical script and story version, and
write invitations and programs for the performance
Technology
English
The Arts
Design and make costumes, props and sets
for use in the school musical
Sing, dance, act, compose and create choreography
in our original musical production
Design & Create!
Compass uses this approach, known as integrated curriculum, to connect learning across subjects (key learning areas)
During focused learning sessions, Compass Teachers help build your child's knowledge, skills and strategies, particularly in literacy and numeracy
Focused
learning
Compass Teachers tailor learning to support your child to:
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Read for enjoyment, knowledge and interest
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Be confident as a writer
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Think mathematically and solve problems
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Apply social thinking
At Compass, your child has a voice and choice in learning when:
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Orchestrating play and creating games
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Helping design activities and pursuing interests
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Setting goals and making decisions
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Child Contributions
& Play
The outdoor learning and play program involves your child in:
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Daily outings to local parklands
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Time for games, sport and all types of play
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Connecting with nature and spending time with friends
The program is designed to promote a wonderful learning journey for your child, supported and guided by teachers who monitor progress
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