Curriculum - Basket Range Primary School

At Basket Range Primary School, we are committed to the development of the whole child. The South Australian Curriculum supports us to nurture and empower all our learners with the dispositions, capabilities and knowledge they need to become fulfilled individuals, active, compassionate citizens and lifelong learners.

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English

English empowers us to engage with language and literature in ways that enable us to think and act critically and to make sense of our worlds. By expressing ourselves orally, visually and in writing, we develop our creativity, understanding and love of language and texts.

Learners at Basket Range Primary School will develop the capacity to listen, read, analyse, and interpret while learning to communicate orally, visually and in writing. Studying English fosters an appreciation for the diversity of literature and helps create lives with rich local and global opportunities.

We use UFLI (University of Florida Literacy Institute) as an explicit and systematic program that supports our learners to develop the foundational skills necessary for proficient reading. We follow a carefully developed scope and sequence designed to ensure that our learners systematically acquire each skill needed and learn to apply them with automaticity and confidence in reading and writing.

Mathematics

Mathematics enriches our lives and expands our horizons as we notice, explore and describe the patterns and connections we see in our world.

Mathematics empowers us to think critically and make informed decisions which help us thrive in our everyday lives. It helps us innovate, continuously shaping our futures, turning problems into opportunities, and discovering the possibilities of the unknown that will sustain and change our world.

Learners at Basket Range Primary School will experience mathematical ideas with a variety of concrete materials for them to manipulate, discover, visualise and comprehend different mathematical concepts while making connections to their current understandings. Bond Blocks is a differentiated resources we use as an evidenced-based methodology to support our learners with a concrete-representational-abstract approach to learning mathematical concepts around measurement, spatial awareness and number.

Environmental Sustainability

Connecting with environment has always been important at Basket Range Primary School. In 2025 we will be collaborating with Arbury Park

Outdoor School to enhance the development of the following dispositions

learn about environmental responsibility
develop empathy and understanding for the natural world
learn how individuals can be reflective and resourceful ensuring a more sustainable future
develop resilience and foster collaborative relationships
foster curiosity and appreciation for the natural world and inspire meaningful learning

Children will have the chance to explore and connect with nature, deepening their understanding of ecosystems and environmental sustainability in this beautiful local setting. Bird ecology, plant propagation and Aboriginal cultural studies are just some of the captivating areas of focus that will be explored. These experiences will not only foster curiosity and appreciation for the natural world but also inspire meaningful learning that will continue back at school.

Community of Inquiry

Community of Inquiry (COI) is a dynamic learning approach that encourages explorative thinking and meaningful collaboration. It provides children with a supportive, non-competitive space to share their knowledge, beliefs, and ideas on a variety of topics. Through COI, students can address misconceptions, build a sense of community, and deepen their understanding of concepts in real-world contexts. This approach not only fosters curiosity but also inspires independent and collaborative research, making it a valuable tool for exploring student thinking and guiding learning throughout their educational journey.