Read more about Learning in action programmes below:
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Christian Living Program
Additional to the overall Christian ethos encouraged in the Junior School, specific times are set aside to learn directly from the Bible. The Bible is the Word of God. Through studying His Word, students can come to understand His plan for them and this world. They come to understand the need for Jesus and to appreciate the role He plays in restoring us to our Creator. Each day contains a time for a short reading from the Bible. At this time we also encourage the students to talk to God, through prayer, and to praise Him through song. More in-depth studies are undertaken during the week when students study a particular theme, person or book from the Bible. -
Learning Support/Enrichment Program
This program aims at providing support for both students who experience difficulties in certain areas of their work, and for students who need enrichment and extension. Students are withdrawn in small groups to work on programs aimed at developing literacy and numeracy skills. -
Gifted and Talented Program
Year 4 is the entry point for students to take part in the Gifted and Talented Program. Children selected have a withdrawal program aimed at extending them. Acceleration and differentiation of curriculum is also available to children who present in the top 5% of academic excellence. -
Languages Other Than English
Learning a second language can be extremely beneficial for students as it involves not only learning a language but also learning to appreciate other cultures. Learning a second language helps students to understand the structures of language that may benefit them in their English studies. Learning to communicate effectively with others is a vital part of loving our neighbour, which we, as Christians, are called to do. As our neighbour may be near or far, we need to prepare students for this. -
Technology Supporting Learning
A large range of software packages are used by the students to cater for individual learning needs and stages of development. Scaffold Math, Spelling and Lexile Reading allow the children to work at their own level while being assessed and challenged. MTS is a program used to develop personalised textbooks and activities for all Math activities. Smart Boards provide for interactive small group and whole class activities using the support of the full resources of multi media environment. Digital cameras, scanners, iPods and printers together with software packages mean students are able to design and demonstrate creativity. The ICT program begins in Kindergarten with programs best suited to developmental needs. -
Learning with Technology (LWT)
Over the first half of 2012, Swan Christian College developed and embarked on a new innovative Technology program ‘Bring Your Own Device’. Year 6 and 7 students brought their own preferred device to school as the first stage of the BYOD. The second stage of the project commenced in Term 1 2013 for Years 5 – 8 when all students in these year groups brought their own device to school. Parenting with Technology hands on sessions are held every term to support parents. The aim of the sessions is to keep parents abreast of changes and give the opportunity to have their questions about BYOD answered. The objective of the BYOD project is to engage students using their own devices to achieve learning outcomes in the classroom with technology and to enable them to continue learning anywhere, anytime. At Swan Christian College, we believe that to move forward with technology, there needs to be an increase in the collaboration between home and school. The future of learning is an ongoing journey that we want to move through together, addressing challenges and increasing learning opportunities.
