Curriculum

Transition

The Transition to School Program caters for four year olds and aims to provide a smooth transition into Kindergarten. The social, emotional, physical and intellectual needs of the child are catered for in this play based, interest centered program.

Kindergarten to Year 6

In the Primary years our programs focus on mastery of the skills essential for success in life long learning, whilst encouraging creativity, critical thinking, problem solving and acceptance of responsibility for one's own learning.

Students of Orange Grammar are taught the syllabuses prescribed by the NSW Board of Studies and participate in the National Assessment Programs. For students in Kindergarten to Year 6 there are six key learning areas: English, Mathematics, Science and Technology, Human Society and Its Environment (HSIE), Creative Arts and Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE).

ENGLISH
In English students learn to read, write, talk and listen. They learn about the English language and literature, and how language varies according to context and how to communicate to a range of audiences for different purposes. They learn to read for information and pleasure and about poetry, novels and plays. Approximately 35% of each week is devoted to English.
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics develops students' thinking, understanding, competence with numbers, shapes and measurement. Students learn to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, fractions and decimals. They learn to measure time, calculate with money, geometry, alegbra and how to work with data and graphs. Approximately 20% of each week is devoted to Mathematics.
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Science and Tecnhology develops students' skills in thinking, investigating and problem solving. It gives them knowledge and skills in scientific investigation, design and applied technology.
HUMAN SOCIETY AND ITS ENVIRONMENT
In HSIE students learn about history, geography, civics and citizenship. They investigate personal and community identity, and gain an understanding of their nation and its place in the world.
CREATIVE ARTS
Creative Arts gives students experiences in the visual arts, music, drama and dance.
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATIONPDHPE develops the knowledge, skills and attitudes students need to lead healthy, active and fulfilling lives.

The School will be providing courses of study as prescribed by the NSW Board of Studies for Years 7-12. Initial information relating to Year 7 and Year 8 follows.

Year 7 - Year 9

ENGLISH
MATHEMATICS
SCIENCE
HUMAN SOCIETY AND ITS ENVIRONMENT - History and Geography
CREATIVE ARTS - Music and Visual Arts
LANGUAGES
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
TECHNOLOGY - Information & Software Technology, Agricultural Technology, Food Technology, Graphics Technology, Industrial Technology, Design & Technology, Textiles Technology.

ELECTIVE SUBJECTS - (available from Year 9) Agriculture, Visual Arts, Visual Design, Spanish, World History and PACSS (Physical Activity & Sports Studies)