Specialist Subjects

Science

The Science Program at Esperance PS is structured around four main topics including Biology, Chemistry, Physics
& Earth and Space. Content is drawn from a range of sources and concepts are built on each year. Students learn and use scientiﬁ c vocabulary. Hands-on investigations are regularly conducted to reinforce topic understanding, and teach students Science Inquiry skills.

The Science curriculum is explicitly taught from Years 1-6 by a Science Specialist Teacher, and in-class in Pre-Primary and Kindergarten. The ultimate goal of our Science Program is to foster ongoing curiosity and empower students with skills and knowledge necessary to understand the world around them.

The Arts

All children in Years 1 – 6 receive one hour of Visual Arts Education per week. This is planned and implemented by our Visual Arts Teacher. The program has been designed to be innovative, engaging and related to every child’s individual everyday world. All students must have a clearly labelled old shirt or art smock to protect their school uniform during art class.

Languages-French

At Esperance Primary School all students from Years 1 to Year 6 learn French for one hour per week by our school’s Languages Teacher. The French program engages students through a variety of learning experiences aiming to develop knowledge, understanding and skills to communicate proﬁ ciently in French, acquire essential communication skills for intercultural capability and develop an understanding of the role of language and culture in human communication.

Physical Education

The school has a Physical Education Teacher who will develop skills and undertake a range of programs developing students’ fundamental movement skills, organised sport programs, faction sporting activities and carnivals. Students who show skills or interest may also have the opportunity to participate in inter-school sport competitions. This program aims to develop in each student, skills, ﬁ tness and a positive attitude to be able to live and enjoy a healthy, active lifestyle.

Suitable clothing must be worn. Children will only be excused from these sessions for health reasons and a note is required. Appropriate footwear and a hat are also required.