At Surfers Paradise State School, we continually set high expectations for our students’ achievement. Curriculum overviews are provided each term to parents. A report is issued each Semester at the end of Term 2 and 4. Interviews are offered in Term 1 and 3.
- Australian Curriculum
- STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics
- Integration of ICT
- Music program from Prep to Year 6
- Instrumental Music program including choirs, strings and band
- French from Prep to Year 6
- PE lessons from Prep to Year 6
- Digital & Design Technology from Prep to Year 6
- Swimming offered onsite in Terms 1 and 4
- Perceptual motor program for Prep.
From our Head of Curriculum
My name is Jen Walkerdene, and I am the Head of Department Curriculum (known as HODC) at Surfers Paradise State School. I have had over thirty years experiencing teaching years Prep to Year 6 and have always had an interest in the curriculum.
Surfers Paradise State School has been my home for more than ten years and I am familiar with many families.
Last year I was fortunate to be given the opportunity to further my skills and broaden my knowledge after being appointed the Head of Department in Curriculum. My role is very exciting as I collaborate and plan with teachers to ensure alignment and delivery of the Australian Curriculum. I work closely with teachers and the leadership team to ensure learning is engaging and challenging for your children.
This year our teaching will see more lessons which involve students engaging in collaborative work, having multiple opportunities to practise skills while together we will be celebrating their every success.
Languages other than English (LOTE)
Surfers Paradise State School provides students with the opportunity to engage with experience in different languages and cultures. Our highly qualified French teaching staff engage students through functional aspects of the French language, immersing students in culture, food and traditions. French is offered as an immersion program at Benowa State High School, the natural feeder school from our school.
Music
In addition to the classroom music, which is provided as a core component of our academic program, Surfers Paradise State School also offers students the opportunity for more focussed instruction in our instrumental program and choirs.
Sports/Physical Education
Our Physical Education program engages all students in fun, active skill development across a number of sports.
Swimming
Students from Years Prep to Year 6 are offered a swimming program in Terms 1 and 4 on site.
STEM
STEM at Surfers Paradise State School integrates Science,
Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) into one learning
experience. Students who attend Technology/STEM classes
learn technical skills such as troubleshooting, repairing,
and utilising software and modern equipment including
robotics. Communication and cooperation skills to listen
to others needs or interact with partners. Teamwork skills
for successful task completion and the creativity to solve
problems and develop new ideas. Tasks are project-based
and reinforce real world application. Students find STEM
highly engaging and challenging.
Term curriculum overviews
Please refer to the
Documents library. Navigate to the 'Term Overview' folder.
Yearly curriculum overviews
Please refer to the Documents library. Navigate to the 'Yearly Curriculum Overviews' folder.