curriculum
Junior Schoolprospectus
reception – year 5
We:
- Use a play-based learning approach to support Early Years learners.
- Create a warm, supportive and secure learning environment in which students take risks to develop their skills, knowledge and understanding.
- Create a culture of lifelong learning.
- Provide an integrated curriculum which fosters independent thinking, problem solving skills, creativity, self management, teamwork and social competence.
- Encourage students to recognise and develop their individual skills, interests and strengths through participation in a wide variety of activities outside the classroom, and through a range of teaching approaches.
Integrity, respect, kindness
The Junior School builds on the foundation laid in the child’s first five years – at home, childcare and preschool.
WRAP
A WRITING APPROACH TO READING
The relationship between speaking, writing and reading is developed by children understanding the purpose of each task and how they will be able to use each skill.
Learning to read is the most important educational outcome of primary education [Literacy Secretariat]
In order to read English, individuals need to have a broad vocabulary and knowledge of language structure. The complexity of the reading process begins with the faculty of oral language. Repeated exposure to new words through conversation, by listening to reading, actual reading and through the media provide the basis of our vocabulary.
In all aspects of early language development the importance of oral language remains essential. It is evident that how well and how quickly a child learns to read common words depends a great deal on how well that child has acquired and practised spoken language. This is supported by our understanding of phonological awareness [the sounds of the language].
More than ever before, the evidence suggests literacy instruction should continue beyond the elementary years and should be tailored to the more complex forms of literacy that are required of adolescent students. A growing research base on adolescent literacy supports an emphasis on direct instruction in the reading and writing skills needed to perform these more complex literacy tasks.
Literacy learning at Mount Compass Area School
WRAP is an integrated and systematic literacy instruction in spelling, writing and reading.
The explicit, systematic instruction in letter-sound knowledge has been demonstrated as the most efficient literacy learning methodology for Reception/Year 1 students. The explicit methodology teaches students how to decode words, comprehend and punctuate the English language whilst learning grammar and vocabulary.
The teaching and learning of WRAP builds on prior learning and no matter who the teacher, or at what year level, the methodology of communication remains the same.
– Kevin Mooney, Principal
Junior School
Student Leaders






Olivia, Year 3

My name is:
Olivia
Which teacher nominated you to be a Year Group Captain?
Mrs Becker
What was the best thing about being chosen as Student Leader?
The best thing about being chose is that I am able to express my words to others in the school.
What are your favourite subjects and why?
My favourite subject is Art because I can express my feelings on canvas
Who is your favourite teacher and why?
All of my teachers are my favourites because they are awesome and help me with a lot of things
What do you love most about Mount Compass Area School?
I love that people are so kind and caring to my friends and I. The teachers are awesome and so kind too.
What would I like to see change in the school?
I would like them to make a new type of jumper and different food in the canteen.
Harvey, Year 4

My name is:
Harvey
Which teacher nominated you to be a Year Group Captain?
Mr. Rix
What was the best thing about being chosen as Student Leader?
I think the best thing was being able to meet different people around the school.
What are your favourite subjects and why?
I like Science because we get to conduct experiments and learn new things.
Who is your favourite teacher and why?
I like Ms White because she helps you when you need it.
What do you love most about Mount Compass Area School?
I like Mount Compass because everyone is friendly and it is easy to make friends.
What would I like to see change in the school?
I would like to see more grass areas to play on.
Chloe, Year 5

My name is:
Chloe
Which teacher nominated you to be a Year Group Captain?
Miss Foster
What was the best thing about being chosen as Student Leader?
The best think about being chosen was that I now get to represent my school in a good way.
What are your favourite subjects and why?
I like PE because you get physical exercise.
Who is your favourite teacher and why?
Miss DeZilwa is my favourite because she explains work well
What do you love most about Mount Compass Area School?
I like all the nice students and the teachers
What would I like to see change in the school?
I would like to see students to be better at showing the school values: respect, kindness and integrity.
Hamish, Year 3

My name is:
Hamish
Which teacher nominated you to be a Year Group Captain?
Miss Gillett
What was the best thing about being chosen as Student Leader?
The best part of being chosen was I get to meet new people
What are your favourite subjects and why?
P.E. because you get fresh air
Who is your favourite teacher and why?
My favourite teacher is Mr O because he is always happy to play sports with us at break time.
What do you love most about Mount Compass Area School?
There are a lot of people, and everyone knows you.
What would I like to see a change in the school?
I would like to involve more sports in school.
Esther, Year 4

My name is:
Esther
Which teacher nominated you to be a Year Group Captain?
Mr Rix
What was the best thing about being chosen as Student Leader?
The best part is I get to represent my class
What are your favourite subjects and why?
I like Music because I get to be creative and sing and play instruments. I also like HASS because I like to learn about the past, so we don’t repeat our mistakes.
Who is your favourite teacher and why?
My favourite teacher is Ms White because I used to not understand maths sometimes then she explained it better and I got it.
What do you love most about Mount Compass Area School?
I love the Teachers and students because everyone is really nice and kind.
What would I like to see change in the school?
I would like to have more lessons where we go to the swamp and learn about the flora and fauna.
Cooper, Year 5

My name is:
Cooper
Which teacher nominated you to be a Year Group Captain?
Mr. Hansen
What was the best thing about being chosen as Student Leader?
The best part of being chosen was knowing that teachers think that I’m honest and kind.
What are your favourite subjects and why?
I like P.E because I like to run and maths because I am good at it and I find it really fun.
Who is your favourite teacher and why?
My favourite teacher is Mr. Oosterwegel because he helped me pass a level in Cool Maths Games.
What do you love most about Mount Compass Area School?
I like the people at Mount Compass.
What would I like to see change in the school?
I would like to change the colour of some of the student doors and add a netball court to the asphalt area.
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