Curriculum

Quality Learning Programs

HEPS provides a challenging and engaging curriculum that is up to date with current educational practices, and where individual needs of every student are met by a committed and dedicated team of teachers. Our comprehensive Curriculum emphasises:

• Foundation skills in literacy and numeracy
• Reading Recovery Program
• Language other than English (LOTE) - Japanese
• Health/Physical Education Program
• Visual Arts
• Performing Arts
• Integrated units, combining Science, Humanities and Technology

Beyond the Curriculum

HEPS provides rich and diverse opportunities beyond the normal curriculum for all children across a wide range of skill areas:

• Whole school special activity days
• Outstanding School Band
• School Choir
• Instrumental Lessons
• Inter-school sports
• ‘Huff & Puff’ program
• Extensive Japanese Program (including international experiences & Japanese intern
• Sister school relationship with Shimaya Elementary, Osaka
• Camping Program for Grades 3-6
• Lunchtime Library
• Extension Programs
• Swimming Program
• Bike Education
• Life Education Program
• Weekly whole school assembly
• Year 6 Musical Production