"Sunny North Primary is a school of which its community is proud"
"A safe and happy school where children enjoy learning
"To teach is to touch a life forever"
Our Curriculum
At Sunshine North the children have access to a wide ranging and challenging curriculum with a major emphasis on the 8 key learning areas.
English: supported by excursion and visiting performer programs, as well as access to a publishing trolley and extensive reading materials.
Numeracy: a wide variety of equipment is available to support the schools numeracy program Science.
Technology: every classroom has access to modern computers and children are introduced to these in their first year at school. We have a well equipped computer information centre Art/Drama/Music
Physical Education: we have a free standing hall/gymnasium and tennis court and well developed oval.
 
Study of Society and Environment
Lote [language other than English]: Vietnamese is taught to all children
In addition to these we offer:
ESL (english as a second language) for children who need extra assistance in the learning of English.
PMP: Offered to all 1st year children and aimed at developing the coordination and motor skills of young children.
Integration: To allow those children with disabilities to participate in mainstream schooling.
Speech Pathologist: a full time speech pathologist is available to support and assist children as part of our integration program.
Instrumental Music: senior children are given the opportunity to receive instruction in the playing of musical instruments.
Swimming: we currently run 1 program per year.
Camps: a sequential camping program has been developed beginning with tea at school for 1st year children to a 5 day camp in Grade 6.
 
Interschool Sport: summer and winter sports conducted with seven local primary schools for our year 5 and 6 students.
OSHP: outside school hours care program is run every school day from 3.15 PM-6.00 PM.
We also run vacation care during all term holidays.
Reporting and Assessment: parents are encouraged to ring and arrange an interview at any time throughout the year if they are concerned about their child's progress. Parent /teacher interviews early in term1. Written report with a mid year parent teacher interview. Written report in term 4 and a parent/teacher interview.
Discipline: The key feature of our discipline and welfare policy are the fostering of self discipline and overall social responsibility. It is based on the development of logical consequences.
Booklists: currently The Booklist Fees are $115 per child. (If you are able to apply for the EMA, the cost is $4.50 per child.)
School Uniform: the wearing of school uniform is compulsory. Price lists are available from the school office or you can download uniform price list here .
Parent Participation: Parents are encouraged to be actively involved in their children's education through involvement in the classroom, school council, excursions, canteen, parents and friends association, fund-raising activities |
