Specialist Program

At St Carlo Borromeo, we are proud to offer a broad and engaging curriculum that supports the growth of the whole child. Each week, students participate in specialised learning experiences led by expert teachers in the following areas:

Physical Education

Our Health and Physical Education program promotes lifelong participation in physical activity and supports students to develop physical, social, and emotional wellbeing. Through structured lessons and a variety of sports and movement experiences, students build skills in teamwork, coordination, and resilience.

Physical Education lessons are designed to be inclusive, enjoyable, and challenging, enabling every student to succeed and progress at their own pace.

Digital Technologies

At St. Carlo Borromeo Primary School, we value the essential role Digital Technologies play in enriching teaching and learning for all students, staff, and families. From Prep to Year 6, students are immersed in a technology-rich environment that supports creativity, collaboration, and future-focused learning.

Digital technologies are embedded across all curriculum areas, empowering students to think critically, solve real-world problems, and communicate effectively. From Prep to Year 1, students have access to iPads, while from Year 2 to Year 6, each student participates in our 1:1 Chromebook program, enabling personalised learning, research, and content creation. Students regularly use platforms such as Google Workspace and Seesaw to document, reflect on, and share their learning with peers, teachers, and families.

At St. Carlo’s, teachers design purposeful and engaging learning opportunities that incorporate the ethical, safe, and responsible use of technology. We place a strong emphasis on digital citizenship, ensuring students learn to navigate the online world with care, confidence, and respect.

Through this approach, we equip our students with the skills, mindset, and confidence needed to thrive as curious, creative, and responsible learners in the 21st century and beyond.

LOTE (Italian)

Our Italian (LOTE) program fosters a love of language and an appreciation for the rich cultural diversity of our world. In the early years, students build foundational listening and speaking skills through engaging activities such as stories, songs, rhymes, and games, allowing them to explore the sounds and rhythms of the Italian language. From Year 3 to Year 6, students further develop their reading and writing skills through sequential, hands-on learning experiences. As they progress, learners are encouraged to take a more personalised approach, selecting tasks that reflect their interests and support meaningful language use.

Each year culminates in our much-loved Italian Day celebration, where the whole school community comes together to enjoy Italian art, music, singing, dancing and a delicious Italian lunch.

Performing Arts

At St Carlo Borromeo, our Performing Arts program nurtures creativity, confidence, and a love of self-expression. Through engaging lessons in music, movement and drama, students are encouraged to explore and celebrate the human experience, take creative risks, and express their ideas in imaginative ways. They develop key performance skills while learning to work collaboratively, build self-esteem, and communicate meaning to an audience in our Performing Arts classroom.

Students explore both traditional and contemporary forms of drama and performance, developing their ability to analyse and respond as thoughtful, active participants and audiences. With a strong focus on creativity, curiosity and personal growth, our Performing Arts program gives every child the opportunity to discover their voice, build stage presence, and experience the joy of performance.

Every three years, we celebrate our students’ talents with a spectacular School Performance, providing families and the community with a wonderful opportunity to enjoy and appreciate the skills and creativity our students have developed. Additionally, each year our whole school comes together for a joyful Christmas Carol event, where students from every year level sing a selection of festive songs, bringing the true Christmas spirit alive in our community.

Visual Arts

At St Carlo Borromeo, our Visual Arts program helps students explore art, craft, and design in ways that connect to their everyday lives. Using the Victorian Curriculum, students create artworks that express their own ideas and feelings, as well as respond to others’ perspectives. They develop important skills like observing carefully, thinking creatively, and solving problems through making art.

Students also learn about the roles of artists, designers, and craftspeople in our community and how the arts influence our world. They discover how art works can be shown in different ways to help others understand and appreciate them.

Every three years, we celebrate our students’ creativity with a special Art Show, where families and the community can enjoy the amazing artwork created by our students.

Library

The St Carlo Borromeo school library is a vibrant and welcoming hub at the heart of our school community. Every class has a scheduled weekly visit to the library to borrow books and explore a wide range of reading materials.

At St Carlo’s, our goal is to inspire a lifelong love of reading. This passion shines through in the excitement and enthusiasm our students show as they discover new stories and books. The library plays a vital role in nurturing curious and confident readers who love exploring the world through literature. We also offer a weekly Toddler Time session, welcoming families from our community to enjoy early literacy activities together.

STEM

Our STEM program is designed to inspire curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking in students from Prep to Year 6. Through hands-on learning experiences, students explore the exciting worlds of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics to solve real-world problems and develop important skills for the future. The lessons encourage students to ask questions, investigate, design, and test their ideas using inquiry and the design thinking process. They learn to collaborate, communicate their findings, and apply mathematical and scientific concepts in practical ways.

The program integrates digital technologies, coding, robotics, and engineering challenges, supporting students to become confident problem solvers and innovative thinkers along with linking our Inquiry units of work where possible. By engaging with STEM, students develop capabilities such as critical and creative thinking, ethical decision-making, and teamwork, preparing them for success in a rapidly changing world.

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