St Gabriel's Primary School Reservoir
What we offer
Together, we grow, influence and innovate!
At St.Gabriel’s we recognise that all children are capable and competent individuals. We acknowledge that children bring a wealth of knowledge, talents and potential with them to school. Our educators seek to build strong connections with our children, so that their talents and potential is recognised and nurtured.
Our educators engage in rich, ongoing professional conversations about targeting the learning needs of our children. We respond to children’s needs through evidence based practices that ensure that all children experience success and growth in their learning.
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In partnership with families, we support children to progress in their learning and thrive in their development. Through a combination of whole group and small group instruction, our educators explicitly teach and target Literacy, Numeracy, Inquiry and Faith based learning and skills. Our educators strategically and intentionally design learning experiences that enable children to develop a depth of understanding that is transferable to a wide range of learning contexts.
Our pedagogical approach of Discovery and My Projects provides children with an opportunity to transfer and practice skills they’ve been explicitly taught while offering them space and time to cultivate a sense of wonder and to spark their own curiosities.
Our dynamic learning spaces and flexible grouping model encourage our children to build and strengthen their dispositions and capabilities as lifelong learners. Together, we learn the skills and strategies needed to be effective learners, such as developing the skills of persistence, resilience, flexible thinking and adaptiveness. We believe that the development of these skills are essential for our children to thrive, both, in the present, and as active members in the communities of the future.
What we offer
Learning & Teaching We have a clear model of learning and teaching. We employ qualified Literacy and Numeracy coaches to ensure continued success. Children have small group literacy and Numeracy target s throughout the day to ensure EACH child is TARGETED where they are in their learning. All children have the right to success and growth. We pride ourselves on making learning visible. Learning intentions are displayed in ‘learner friendly’ language to help our learners know how I am going?, where am I going? and where to next. By making learning and progress visible, we empower our learners and their parents. Our spaces are thought about intentionally and purposefully. We believe in creating a welcoming and versatile space. Curriculum and Learning spaces are connected; therefore we need a variety of spaces to cater for the differences in our curriculum.
Specialist Classes We offer Italian, Sports (P.E) with swimming and inter-school sports, and The Arts including Music, Visual and Performing Arts. Children engage with Digital Technology through a specialized program and within their hub environment.
Engaging with Place We offer a unique learning with Engaging with Place. Each week, children spend time with ‘land’ and discover ‘place’ (through our farm including chickens) and our connection to Wurundjeri land. Children plant, harvest and cook our produce, learning about our world and how to give back and look after it. We discover and understand our responsibilities and our impact.
Wellbeing At St Gabriel’s, we recognise the importance of well being and the impact on student learning and sense of happiness. Every aspect of school life aims to enhance children’s well being and contribute to the full flourishing of each child in all aspects of their development . We have developed a beginning of the day which is based upon Berry St Educational practices. We are deeply committed to ensuring our school is a place where young people feel safe. We adopt an integrated and collaborative approach to building and strengthening a safe and respectful school community. Student voice is a critical component of a child-safe environment. We have established appropriate and accessible pathways through which our children can express themselves, communicate concerns and feel empowered.
Leadership for children A key feature of our success is the active involvement of our children in the life of the school. The school offers a diverse range of leadership opportunities that includes joining leadership teams and participating in leadership programs: School Captains, House Captains, Sports Captains, Social Justice Leaders, Sustainability Leaders, Media Leaders. Children attend a leadership conference throughout their primary school years to inspire their involvement in these roles.