Specialist Areas
Science
Science is a specialist learning area at Caversham Valley PS. Students from Years 1-6 participate in science lessons in a purpose-built Science room with a specialist science teacher.
A rich and motivating depth of resources allows our specialist teacher to plan experiences that are hands-on and engaging for students, motivating them to develop the ability to think scientifically and demonstrate their learning in a variety of ways – conducting experiments, collecting and analysing data, using tools and equipment and manipulating a range of materials.
The aims of the Caversham Valley Primary School Science program are consistent with those of the Western Australian Curriculum, ensuring that students develop:
- An interest in science
- An understanding of the nature of scientific inquiry and the ability to use a range of inquiry methods
- A solid foundation of knowledge of the biological, chemical, physical, Earth and space sciences.
- The ability to make connections between science at school and everyday life which is important in preparing them as life-long learners in this area.
Phys Ed
Caversham Valley Primary School has a Phys Ed program run by a specialist PE teacher for all students from Years 1-6. The curriculum focuses on the development of fundamental movement skills incorporated into fun games and activities. Older students further develop these skills through participating in a range of sports.
At Caversham Valley, students learn about how the body moves; how to approach and resolve challenges; how to optimise movement performance; and the benefits of physical activity to themselves, others and communities.
Each year, students are involved in whole school sporting events including athletics carnivals, interschool competitions, cross country and sporting clinics from a range of community sporting groups.
Students also have the opportunity to participate in a weekly Run Club.
Music
Music has the capacity to engage, entertain, challenge, inspire and empower students.
Students from Years 1 to 6 participate in weekly music lessons delivered by a specialist music teacher. Our music room is well-resourced, giving our students the opportunity to learn to play a variety of tuned and untuned instruments.
Choral singing is also a focus, with students from Year 3-6 encouraged to participate in the school choir and perform throughout the year at events such as the One Big Voice children's choir festival held at the Perth Arena.
Auslan
At Caversham Valley Primary School, Auslan (Australian Sign Language) is taught as the Language other than English (LOTE) to students in Years 1 to 6. Auslan is the language of the Deaf community of Australia and is derived from British Sign Language (BSL).
Auslan and other signed languages around the world are fully-fledged languages that are visual-gestural in nature. It is a distinct language with its own grammar, syntax and structure. Learning Auslan not only allows students to communicate with the deaf and hard-of-hearing community, it also promotes inclusivity and appreciation for diversity.
