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At Marsden State School we strive to provide a rich and challenging learning program for more than 850 students. Our aims are: § to develop literacy, numeracy, problem solving, social and communication skills. § to provide a balanced program that covers academic, creative, social and physical activities. § to recognise and cater for the full range of individual student needs and abilities. § to encourage students to give of their best and to strive for excellence. Our curriculum framework includes our Skills for Growing, Skills for Adolescence Programs and the Key Learning Areas of: § English § Mathematics § Health and Physical Education § Studies of Society & Environment § Science § Technology § The Arts - Music, Dance, Drama, Visual Arts § Language other than English - Chinese You can learn more about our KEY LEARNING AREAS (KLA’s) here. Key initiatives are: § A whole school approach to the implementation of Literacy, Numeracy, Integrated Studies and Life Skills. § The integration of ICT across all curriculum areas. § The continued promotion of brain compatible teaching and learning strategies in all Key Learning Areas. § Continued participation with the introduction of the Preparatory Year of Schooling § Continued participation in the Assessment and Reporting Framework Project. § Participation in the English Syllabus Open Trial Project. § Participation in Active After School Communities Program. |
