Literacy and numeracy
Instruction is undertaken by the
classroom teacher. In the Years P-1, 2-3 and 4-6 classrooms, instruction is
undertaken within the structure of a multi-age philosophy. All students have
opportunities to participate in flexible groupings that incorporate ability
groupings and mixed age groupings with the emphasis on maintaining and improving
high literacy and numeracy outcomes.
Science
Our specialist science teacher visits the school
once a week to provide an engaging and investigative approach to Science across
all the classes.
Languages Other Than English (LOTE)
Our visiting LOTE teacher delivers Japanese to all
students from Prep to Year 6. A school intranet site facilitates their
learning, with opportunities for students to engage in practice games and
activities throughout the school week. Regular opportunities for children to
demonstrate their learning through song are incorporated into school events.
Visual art and performing arts
The school offers a Speech
and Drama program run by a specialist teacher. Artist in residence programs are
run in collaboration with the Pullenvale Environmental Education Centre and
visiting specialists. Students have participated in drawing, clay, painting,
drama, dance and music workshops.
Music
The school enjoys a vibrant and well-supported music
focus. Our visiting music specialist offers music lessons to all students from
Prep to Year 6.
Instrumental music
Upper Brookfield State School has the
additional input of an instrumental music teacher. Students have the
opportunity to learn a strings instrument (violin or cello) beginning in Year
3. Opportunities for students to demonstrate their learning occur through
participation in a strings ensemble. The strings ensemble performs in the same
capacity as the regular music program with the additional opportunity for high
achieving students to attend district music camps.
Physical education
Our visiting Physical Education
specialist runs a specially developed program catering to the needs of a
multi-age setting focusing on; fitness and skills development and preparation
for athletics events such as the Small Schools Athletics Carnival, cross
country and the school swimming program.
Environmental education
A multi-faceted approach to
environmental and sustainability education is offered through close
partnerships with groups such as Pullenvale Environmental Education Centre.