Vineyard
Lutheran School has a curriculum which includes
nine areas of learning, as follows:
Christian Life
Christian studies is a program of study about the
Christian faith as taught by the Lutheran Church
of Australia. Like all academic forms of learning,
its purpose is to inform the students and to help
them develop their understanding of life and the
world in which they live. As part of the program
of the school, Christian studies allows students
to engage in critical enquiry by expressing their
views and by exploring the beliefs of others in
an atmosphere of openness. It is to be educationally
sound, stimulating and challenging. It is to be
relevant and appropriate for Australian students
from a wide range of personal backgrounds with differing
needs, states of development, and learning skills.
However, the academic function of Christian Studies
is not its only purpose. Through Christian Studies,
students are exposed to the living Word of God.
The Holy Spirit works through this Word to create
faith. While we can neither predict the measure
of the response in individuals to the Word of God
in Christian studies; invitation to, the informing
of, the nurturing in and the expression of faith
will be constantly occurring. It is the second purpose
of Christian studies to provide a setting in which
these actions can occur.
English
Students will study the English language, how it
works, and how to use it effectively. The study
of English plays a vital role in the development
of student's literacy, enhances their learning in
all areas of the curriculum, and provides them with
the communication skills and critical understanding
of language necessary for active participation in
society. The aims of the program will be to enable
students to speak, listen, view, write and read
with purpose, a knowledge of the ways language varies
according to context, and a sound grasp of standard
Australian English.
Mathematics
Students will learn to use ideas about numbers,
space, measurement, chance, data handling and algebra,
as well as mathematical ways of representing patterns
and relationships to describe, interpret and reason
about their social and physical world. The program
involves the learner in activities which will develop
an appreciation of mathematics as relevant and enjoyable,
as well as a sound base to engage in future study
in various disciplines.
The
Arts
In the Arts program the student will develop creative
skills, critical appreciation and knowledge of artistic
techniques and technologies in dance, drama, music,
visual arts and multi-arts productions. The Arts
develop a student's sense of personal and cultural
identity and equip them for a life long involvement
in the appreciation of the arts.
Studies
of Society and Environment
Students will come to an understanding of how
individuals and groups live together and interact
with their environment. Students develop a respect
for cultural heritage and a commitment to social
justice, the democratic process and ecological
sustainability. They will acquire a sound knowledge
in the areas of history, geography, culture, the
environment and conservation, as well as skills
of social living, citizenship and the desire to
apply them in society.
Science
In the Science learning area students learn to
investigate, understand and describe the physical,
biological and technological world and value the
systems and processes that support life on our
planet. Science helps students to become critical
thinkers who use evidence to construct conclusions.
Information
and Communication Technologies
Vineyard is committed to the promotion and support
of Information and Communication Technologies
(ICT) at all year levels within the school.
Languages
other than English (LOTE)
Vineyard offers German as its LOTE language.
In languages other than English, students learn
to communicate effectively in another language,
and to further develop their skills and understanding
in English. They gain an understanding of other
societies, the ability to interact with people
and cultures other than their own and practical
skills which they can use in future social, cultural
and vocational areas.
Health
and Physical Education
Health and Physical Education provides students
with an understanding of health issues and the
skills needed for confident participation in sport
and recreational activities. It enables students
to make responsible decisions about health and
physical activity and to promote their own and
others' health and well being.
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