Inquiry and Discovery

Inquiry Based Learning  

At our school, we are proud to offer a rich and engaging Integrated Inquiry program from Foundation to Year Six. Inquiry learning encourages students to explore big ideas, ask meaningful questions, and make connections across learning areas such as Science, History, Geography, Civics and Citizenship, Economics  and Business, Media Arts, Health, Technologies, and the Capabilities.

In the early years (Prep to Year 2), students participate in Discovery Learning - a play-based, student-led approach where they choose what they explore, how they engage, and who they work with. This hands-on model values children’s natural curiosity and prior experiences, supporting the development of essential skills like problem solving, collaboration, resilience, and self-management.

From Year Three to Year Six, students also take part in Genius Time Projects - a dedicated one-hour session each week for interest-based project learning. Students identify a passion or curiosity they want to explore, then plan, research, create, and present their learning. These projects are directly linked to our school’s learner dispositions, which include curiosity, persistence, reflection, creativity, risk-taking, and collaboration. Genius Time fosters independence and purpose, giving students authentic opportunities to take ownership of their learning and showcase their unique strengths.

As students move through the school, they continue to develop their Inquiry skills through more structured and independent investigations. They learn how to research, think critically, reflect, and take action on issues that matter to them.

Our teachers work as facilitators, designing purposeful learning environments and using tools such as Seesaw and Google Workspace to document and share learning journeys with families. Inquiry is deeply embedded in our curriculum, aligned with the Victorian Curriculum Version 2.0, and guided by student voice.

Through Discovery, Genius Time, and Inquiry learning, we empower our students to become curious, creative, and compassionate learners, ready to make a positive impact in their world.