We have a strong tradition of excellence in music, with a wide range of opportunities for students to learn and perform.
Academic Excellence
Our students are provided with an innovative program of learning that promotes individual excellence, personal achievement and the development of the whole person. Our NAPLAN results consistently position us among the top performing junior schools in the Illawarra.
Our ‘knowledge-rich curriculum’ gives students strong foundational competencies in literacy and numeracy, with access to a future focused curriculum that encourages students to develop their interests and talents in all subject areas. Students develop a strong sense of themselves, through a Christian education where every student can flourish and find and develop their strengths and talents.
Academic Excellence
Our students are provided with an innovative program of learning that promotes individual excellence, personal achievement and the development of the whole person. Our NAPLAN results consistently position us as the top performing junior school in the Illawarra.
Our ‘knowledge-rich curriculum’ gives students strong foundational competencies in literacy and numeracy, with access to a future focused curriculum that encourages students to develop their interests and talents in all subject areas. Students develop a strong sense of themselves, through a Christian education where every student can flourish and find and develop their strengths and talents.
Personalised Pathways
We know our students and we respond to their needs. Our student data is strong and the personal and academic growth of our students is excellent, with provisions in place to understand, track and support our students.
The use of reliable, regular assessment provides important data that allows us to track our students’ growth and achievement, especially in the areas of Mathematics and Reading. This data is transferred to our programs to ensure instruction is targeted to each student’s specific goals, regardless of their levels. Students work in ‘Ready to Learn Next’ groupings where the teacher to student ratio is reduced to ensure a targeted focus.
Personalised Pathways
We know our students and we respond to their needs. Our student data is strong and the personal and academic growth of our students is excellent, with provisions in place to understand, track and support our students.
The use of reliable, regular assessment provides important data that allows us to track our students’ growth and achievement, especially in the areas of Mathematics and Reading. This data is transferred to our programs to ensure instruction is targeted to each student’s specific goals, regardless of their levels. Students work in ‘Ready to Learn Next’ groupings where the teacher to student ratio is reduced to ensure a targeted focus.
Specialist Subjects
Students expand their learning in Music, Physical Education, Japanese, Library and Biblical Studies with specialist teachers. Visual Art and Digital Literacy are also integrated into our programs, further deepening the knowledge and skills of students.
Specialist Subjects
Students expand their learning in Music, Physical Education, Japanese, Library, Biblical Studies with specialist teachers. Visual Art and Digital Literacy are also integrated into our programs, further deepening their knowledge and skills.
Furthermore, students have the opportunity to develop their interests and talents in a myriad of specialised cocurricular programs.
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Maximum students in a class
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Devices
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Composite classes
Sport
Sport
With an outstanding record of sporting achievement, our students choose from a wide range of sport offerings.
School
Production
School
Production
Every year, our students gain available performance experience, both on stage and behind the scenes.
Cocurricula
Cocurricula
We offer an extensive cocurricular program, allowing students to pursue a wide range of interests.
Leadership
Wellbeing
Wellbeing
We believe every student should have a safe and supportive learning environment.
EALD
Support for international students with limited English proficiency is provided through quality differentiation within classrooms. In addition, an Extensive English program is offered to those who qualify for a short term intensive program offered to students in Years 5 and 6.
Talented Learners
Talented learners are confidently catered for through our personalised pathways. Students have access to a number of specific Mathematics and Reading programs designed to challenge and extend. Talented learners are further enirched through a range of cocurricular programs including da Vinci Decathlon, Maths Olympiad and Tournament of the Minds.
Talented Learners
Talented learners are confidently catered for through our personalised pathways. Students have access to a number of specific Mathematics and Reading programs designed to challenge and extend. Talented learners are further enirched through a range of cocurricular programs including da Vinci Decathlon, Maths Olympiad and Tournament of the Minds.
Technology Use
Our students access a one to one device from Kindergarten to supplement and enrich their learning. They learn to confidently and safely use a range of devices, including iPads, notebooks and desktop computers.
Academic Enrichment and Support
Students with additional learning needs have access to quality differentiated programs within the classroom. In addition to these provisions, we have a Junior School Academic Support Coordinator, an Academic Support teacher and teacher aides who can provide some additional support in classrooms.
Academic Enrichment and Support
Welcome from
Ms Geneva Clayton
Head of Junior School
“Every child deserves to be understood, to grow and to learn. Our Junior School places children at the centre of all learning decisions, our personalised and targeted approach allows for the development of the whole child. Illawarra Grammar is a place where every child is known, has a voice and is valued.
I have a commitment to pedagogy which is responsive to curriculum developments, educational research, gifted education, pastoral care, having deep knowledge of the needs of students of today, and most significantly my passion for contemporary education.
I pride myself on knowing every child and work closely with families to ensure that the important partnership is established early. I welcome you to visit our School and see for yourself the unique opportunities presented.”
A Christian and Caring Environment
Wellbeing
Our wellbeing programs are based on restorative practices and a commitment to ensuring students are well understood and their needs addressed. Empowering students with friendship skills is critical; in the Junior School we implement the UR Strong program which focuses on developing and understanding healthy relationships.
Community
We are blessed to be a part of a caring, supportive and encouraging community. The partnership we have with our families is truly valued as we strive to create an environment that is welcoming and programs that are rich in learning. We invite our families to take part in this journey and contribute to enriching our students’ experience.
Christian
As a school founded on the Christian faith, we promote an understanding of Jesus in our students. We give them opportunities to explore the Biblical view to their learning, provide opportunities to engage in Christian service and stewardship and encourage them to become faithful stewards of our world.
