Curriculum
The 7 learning areas are divided into Strands which are then divided into Elements. For example, Time (clocks and calendars) is an Element of the Maths Strand ‘Measurement & Data’.
Promoting Literacy and Numeracy is a priority in all lessons
- English - Listening and Speaking, Reading and Writing
- Maths - Number Sense, Measurement and Data Sense, Spatial Sense and Algebra
- Technology and Design - Design, Designing and Producing and Critiquing
- Arts - Creating Art Ideas, Arts Skills and Processes and Art Responses
- Science - Working Scientifically and Concepts and Contexts
- Studies of Society and Environment - Social Systems, Structures and Environments
- Health and Physical Education - Promoting Individual and Community Health, Enhancing Personal Development and Relationships, and Participating in Physical Activity and Movement
The teaching and learning in these curriculum areas are supported by targeted intervention programs and several specialist teaching positions.
Special Education Teacher
The school follows the NT Board of Studies Special Education Policy – Provision for Students with Disabilities and Impairments in Northern Territory Schools in partnership with Student Services and parents. This partnership involves a balance of rights and responsibilities for all parties concerned ie. student, teacher, Student Services personnel, Inclusion Support Assistants and parents.
Students with special needs are identified and assessed and will receive assistance relative to the level of their need. Students who require significant adjustments to the school and/or learning environment may go through the process of an Individual Education Plan (IEP).
In all cases our aim is to maximise the success of each individual in our school community through a collaborative, inclusive approach. A specialist teacher provides a program to meet this aim.
English as a Second Language
Jabiru Area School has a large number of ESL students mainly from a variety of indigenous backgrounds.
These students are supported within their regular classroom setting by the ESL teacher, as well as supported in small groups with reading, writing and oral language.
