Primary School

An unwavering commitment to educate and develop exceptional individuals who courageously enrich society.

Starting with the right foundations is crucial for the development of student learning and confidence. A JPC Primary School education is not simply about mastering the curriculum but keeping alive a child’s innate sense of wonder, showing children that learning is an adventure worth pursuing. At JPC children develop attributes for learning and living, creating opportunities that develop learners who are thinkers, knowledgeable, communicators, principled, open-minded, caring, risk-takers, balanced and reflective.

Below are a series of videos from our Primary School leaders and subject matter experts. Learn more about our Primary School curriculum and experience John Paul College as our students see it.

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Head of Primary School At John Paul College, students are encouraged to reflect on their learning as critical thinkers who develop the ability to take action. They become active, caring and thinking participants who show empathy to others. Our goal is for students to remain curious and intrinsically motivated in their pursuit of lifelong learning. Learn more about our Primary School, presented by Miss Lindsay McQuattie - Head of Primary School.
	Primary Years Programme (PYP) A JPC Primary School education is not simply about mastering the curriculum but keeping alive a child’s innate sense of wonder, showing children that learning is an adventure worth pursuing. The International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) focusses on the development of the whole child, offering a framework to meet the academic, cultural, physical, social and spiritual development of each person. The inquiry-based approach equips students with a unique global outlook and promotes subject depth and breadth. Watch to learn more about our PYP programme.
Academic Welfare Our Academic Welfare Program focusses on developing the whole learner. It incorporates learning opportunities to support our students' social and emotional wellbeing and opportunities to develop leadership skillsets, while also developing study strategies to assist students' academic development. Learn more about our Academic Welfare program, presented by Mrs Megan Shipman - Dean of Academic Welfare.
	Prep Program The Prep curriculum provides a holistic approach that aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. Through age-appropriate pedagogies, our Prep students are immersed in learning environments that focus on building the foundations in Literacy and Numeracy. Watch to learn more about our Prep program.
STEM, Design and Innovation Authentically embedding Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines in the Primary program maximises student passion and creativity, facilitating real-world skills in an inquiry-based, transdisciplinary framework. By shifting the focus to a stronger emphasis on learning and applying scientific skills, design thinking and digital and design technology production skills, students create, innovate and explore through real-world contexts. Learn more about STEM, Design and Innovation, presented by Mr Allan Greatrix - JPC Primary teacher.
	Noelene Munns Learning Centre The Noelene Munns Learning Centre (for K-12 students) houses a comprehensive collection of resources, including curriculum-specific fiction and non-fiction resources, recreational reading, class sets, online resources, audio-visual materials, as well as laminating, printing and scanning facilities. The different spaces within the centre are designed to be active, adaptable learning spaces, and provide experiences and STEM equipment (3D printing, robotics, coding), different from those available to students in their classrooms. Learn more about the Noelene Munns Learning Centre, presented by Mrs Vanessa Blaik - Dean of Studies.
Home Language Club At JPC students and parents from culturally diverse backgrounds are learning to embrace and celebrate their 'mother tongue' in a ground-breaking program. The program has been enthusiastically received by families, with more than 45 mother tongue languages spoken within the school, including Mandarin, Korean, Thai, Portuguese, Arabic, Hindi and Cantonese. (Home Language is a term used to describe the language a person learned first and uses the most.) Watch to learn more about the Home Language Club.
	Christian Ecumenical College John Paul College is a Christian Ecumenical College. This means, firstly that Christ and the Christian message is at the centre of the teachings, values and principles we espouse and, secondly, that we promote Christian Unity – that is, a united witness to the Good News of Jesus. Christian Ecumenism recognises that people from different Christian faiths and traditions can work together towards greater unity while each preserves their own traditional faith and practice. Watch to learn more about our Christian Ecumenical College philosophy.