Curriculum

The subject content is similar to that of mainstream schools. There is however more individual tuition and smaller classes with a conversational style.
Curriculum subjects include:

*Maths        *Multimedia
*English      *Philosophy
*Camping      *History Stories
*Sport        *Drama
*Science      *Cooking
*French       *Chess
*Art          *Music
*Chinese      *Singing
*Geography    *School Play

Purpose

The school was founded to further children's communications skills and self-confidence. English classes include speech, all students do drama, and there are 4 concerts per year.

Academic Standard

The school enjoys a very high level of academic achievement. This success is a by-product of the concentration on communication skills and self-confidence.

Outward Bounding

The approach is adventurous, initiative is encouraged, there are many outings, there are camps every year, all children do sports.

Road Sense

The school is right on a busy city street. Children need to have road sense before they come - that is, they will not run onto the road.

Lunch

The children do not bring lunch to school. They make it here. Sometimes there is a hot meal. This contributes to development of personal skills and a community atmosphere.

Wednesday

Swimming in the morning winter and summer. This is the one day of the week when students are allowed to bring money for lollies. 3pm-4pm Parents afternoon tea.

Pluralism

There is no "in" ideology within the school. We have families of various beliefs and lifestyles. We value this variety and believe that this exposure benefits the children.

School Yard

On site there are two small Fitzroy backyards. Directly across the road there are the Edinburgh Gardens. This school has greater than average outdoor activity.