St Mary's School

At St Mary’s School, Northampton, we offer a comprehensive and engaging curriculum that caters to the diverse needs of all our students. Our educators use consistent strategies to foster student engagement and incorporate daily reviews to reinforce learning and ensure progress.

 

We implement whole-school, evidence-based programs to teach phonological awareness, synthetic phonics, and spelling, following an approach aligned with our Literacy Position Paper. Our curriculum is guided by the Western Australian Curriculum and Assessment Outline, as set by the School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA), and adheres to the Catholic Education Western Australia (CEWA) policies on curriculum, assessment, and reporting.

 

While English and Mathematics remain priority learning areas, our curriculum also includes year-level syllabuses for Science, Humanities and Social Sciences, Health and Physical Education, Technologies, The Arts, and Languages. These learning areas are delivered in accordance with the Australian Curriculum and contextualised to suit the needs of Western Australian students and teachers.

 

Early Childhood is a vital part of our school community. We recognise the importance of the foundation years in shaping a child’s future and are committed to providing rich, meaningful learning experiences from the very beginning. Our Early Childhood program is guided by the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), which emphasises the principles of Being, Belonging, and Becoming.

 

Aligned with the EYLF, our approach supports the development of the whole child. Our teachers hold high expectations for every child’s capabilities and celebrate their efforts and achievements. Through a variety of engaging and play-based learning experiences, we ensure that each child feels valued, supported, and inspired to learn.