Explore Classes 1 to 6

Each morning begins with a sustained two-hour block called the Main Lesson where the class enters deeply into a single area of study. This might be Norse mythology, fractions, Ancient Egypt, local geography or the study of animals and the natural world.

The work unfolds over several weeks. A concept is introduced through story or direct experience, explored through discussion and observation, and then worked with through writing, drawing, problem-solving and practical activity. Children create their own Main Lesson books, building a record of learning that reflects understanding and care.

In this way, subjects such as literacy, mathematics, history and science are not encountered in fragments. They are experienced in depth, with time to think, practise and make meaning.

Creativity through art is integral to this process and to many of our classes. Painting, drawing, modelling and handwork are part of daily learning. Each class also brings a play to life each year, where language, movement and collaboration are shaped into a shared artistic work.

Music is central to school life and singing belongs to each day. From Class 1, children learn recorder, and in Class 3 they take up violin or cello. In the later primary years, ensemble and orchestral music deepen listening, discipline and a strong sense of working together.

The practical and outdoor programs give strength and balance to the curriculum. Gardening, handwork and woodwork develop skill, care and independence. Outdoor education and bushwalking build resilience, confidence and a lived connection with the natural world.