Curriculum

St Mary’s Catholic Primary School delivers the Australian Curriculum to achieve positive outcomes across a range of learning areas.

Learning programs at St Mary's in English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, the Arts and Digital & Design Technologies are based on the Australian Curriculum. Our holistic curriculum also includes daily Religious Education lessons based on the Religious Education curriculum devised by Catholic Education Rockhampton Diocese.

Key Principles

• Gospel values are reflected through all facets of learning
• All students develop an appreciation of Indigenous Australians and learn respect and sensitivity towards their culture
• Teaching and learning that addresses the needs of individual students
• Positive and caring relationships are important to successful learning
• Excellent school resources to support the learning and well-being needs of students
• Use of research-based teaching practices to ensure students are engaged and challenged
• Effective communication with all stakeholders in a child’s learning journey