Junior School

Beaconhills Junior School provides opportunities for students to be nurtured in their formative years of schooling to enable students to become the best that they can be. Our aim is to develop a love of learning and to engender excitement and anticipation in every aspect of school life. At Beaconhills, learning takes place in an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect where students receive the personalised care and attention necessary to develop their self-esteem and confidence.

Frequent and ongoing evaluation of student progress is monitored by the class teacher to ensure continuous individual development. Beaconhills’ students are challenged to expand their horizons and to develop the mind, the body and spirit.

At Beaconhills, the Junior School curriculum focus is on laying firm foundations in English, Mathematics and fundamental skills, while developing a positive attitude and healthy social relationships. Students are encouraged to take increasing responsibility for their own wellbeing and learning and to develop good social foundations based on Christian values.

The class teacher integrates Science, Humanities, Values Education, Health, Computer Studies and Technology within topic based units of study.

Our comprehensive specialist programs include Physical Education, French, Japanese, Visual Arts, Performing Arts and Religion and Values Education, which are all delivered by specialist teaching staff. Students in Preparatory and Year 1 participate in the Perceptual Motor Program.

All students in Preparatory to Year 4 are involved in the swimming program. In addition to their Performing Arts lessons each week, all Year 2 students actively participate in a Strings Program, which is taught in small groups.

Beaconhills’ Camps Program involves all Junior School students. Excursions and incursions occur throughout the year to support the curriculum program. The off-campus camps program commences in Year 3 with a three-day camp.