Adam Road Primary School offers a comprehensive learning program, encompassing all aspects of the Western Australian Curriculum. Our major focus is on all students developing effective literacy and numeracy skills This is supported by additional school based programs to cater for the needs and interests of our students.
A literacy progression is used across Kindergarten and Pre-primary which ensures a sequential and developmental approach to building early literacy skills. We implement Sound Waves as a whole school approach (PP-year 6) for spelling. School plans in English and Maths outline other whole school approaches used at our school.
In an increasingly technological world, it is important students learn how to effectively and appropriately use ICT. Learning necessary skills and creating with technologies is developed through various means at Adam Road Primary School. Devices used to support learning include laptops, desktops and iPads. Our school has a BYO iPad program for Years 4-6 students. These students have the opportunity to bring their own iPad to school daily and use it as a tool to enhance their learning in the classroom and specialist areas.
We are a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) School. PBS focuses on teaching the behaviours that demonstrate our values of Tolerance, Resilience, Respect, Endeavour, and Responsibility. Values awards are integral to promoting and acknowledging expected behaviours.
This early intervention program runs 4 days a week and is supported by an Early Years teacher. Identified students are withdrawn from class and work in small groups.
This early intervention program is run by a trained Education Assistant and with support from Community Health Services. Identified students are withdrawn from the classroom and work individually or in small groups to provide support with speech and language delays.
Our school has specialist teachers and facilities for;
Visual Arts The school has a purpose built art room. All classes from Years 1 to 6 attend Art once a week with a passionate Visual Arts specialist. Children develop their skills in many aspects of Visual Arts including painting, drawing, sculpture, clay work, printing and textiles.
Music The school offers a dynamic music program for all students in Years 1 to 6. A music specialist immerses children in a wide range of music and movement skills. In addition to the weekly program, students have the opportunity to participate in choir, school band and the instrumental music program (IMMS). These students have the opportunity to perform at particular school events throughout the year.
Physical Education The Physical Education program at Adam Road Primary School aims to promote an active and healthy lifestyle, while providing students with the opportunity to further develop their physical and interpersonal skills. The school participates in a variety of in-school and interschool carnivals and sporting fixtures.
Science Our school has a passionate Science specialist who encourages discovery and curiosity. All students in Years 1 to 6 attend Science classes in a purpose built laboratory. Students engage, experiment and question the world around them.
Japanese Our school commenced a Japanese language program in 2018. This has progressed through the years and will involve Year 3-6 students by 2021. Students learn about Japanese language and culture through a Japanese language specialist.
Primary Extension and Challenge Program Primary Extension and Challenge (PEAC) is a part-time withdrawal program for upper primary school Years 5-6 students. Identified gifted and talented students are selected to participate in differentiated programs offered in a range of delivery modes.
Incursions During the year, students are offered the opportunity to attend visiting incursions. Incursions are chosen because of their link to a specific learning area or because they support our School Behaviour Management Policy.
Excursions Where relevant, classes are taken on excursions. These excursions are always linked to the teaching and learning program taking place in the classroom. A Year 6 camp is also held annually.
