Educational Programmes
Key Learning Areas
The school's general curriculum is based on the guidelines for the education of children in N.S.W. determined by the State Government through its Minister for Education. The curriculum is divided into six broad learning areas and the components are:
- English
- Reading
- Writing
- Talking and Listening
- Literature
- Mathematics
- Number
- Space
- Measurement
- Science and Technology
- Science
- Information Communication Skills
- Human Society and Its Environment
- Social Studies
- General Religious and Moral Education
- Environmental Studies
- Aboriginal Studies
- Creative Arts
- Music
- Visual Arts
- Craft
- Drama
- Health, Physical Education and Personal Development
- Health Education
- Physical Education
- Personal Development
Band Program
The Band program at Collaroy Plateau Public School is very comprehensive and enjoys a strong reputation.
Currently we have three bands to cater for a range of musical abilities – training band, concert band and performance band. Ensemble groups are formed from time to time for special performances.
Students are able to join the band program towards the end of year 2. The two bands offer members a wealth of performance opportunities and collegial musical experience. The bands perform at a variety of competitions and venues throughout the year.
A two day Band Camp is held for all band members each year.
A parent Band Committee ensures the band program is run efficiently and effectively under the professional care of a band director Andrew Laurich.
Dance
Dance has become a special feature of the school. All classes participate in the Dance Program throughout the year. In addition to class dance, there are opportunities for children to participate in special performance groups involved in the Warringah Eisteddfods, City of Sydney Eisteddfod and Cultural Festivals. A parent-teacher committee manages the special dance program with lessons taking place out of class time. Parents also assist with costuming.
English as a Second Language (E.S.L.)
The school has an ESL teacher one day per week to support the children and families who have a language background other than English. The ESL teacher is responsible for organising learning programs for LBOTE (language background other than English) children from K – 6 in order that the children can function both socially and academically at school. The New Arrivals Program exists as part of the ESL program so that the immediate language needs of newly arrived children can be met.
Gifted & Talented Students
Collaroy Plateau Public School recognises the need for all children to achieve their potential in learning. Consequently we offer extension and enrichment opportunities in the form of:
- special withdrawal groups
- external Maths, English and Science Competitions
- in school Writing, Speechmaking and Art competitions
- enrichment activities built into class programs