Specialist teachers further enhance the curriculum
There is a wide choice of specialist subject areas offered at Buckley House and these include Physical Education, Japanese, Art, Music, Instrumental Program, Science and Library.
Japanese
Children at Buckley House from ELC4 to Year 6 all learn Japanese. The younger students (ELC4 – Year 2) have two, 30 minute lessons each week, while students in Years 3 – 6 have one 60 minute lesson each week. The program uses an integrated curriculum model where possible, and cultural topics form an important part of developing tolerance and understanding of others. A Native Speaker Assistant Teacher Program also operates, with a volunteer regularly hosted by the school to work within the Japanese language classes.
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Science
Buckley House is home to the Innovation Centre, a unique stand-alone Science and Year 5 and 6 Facility with its own specialist Science teacher. The Vivarium contained within the Science classroom allows students to study animals such as green tree frogs, blue tongue and dragon lizards and long necked turtles in their natural habitats.
The facility places an emphasis on the Physical Sciences and helps children develop a passion for their scientific world. It helps harness children's natural curiosity and spark their imaginations.
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