Visual and Performing Arts Approach
鈥淚f a child can鈥檛 learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way they learn鈥 Ignacio Estrada
Using the motivation of music, dance, art and drama we teach reading, writing and mathematics. Visual and Performing arts is used as聽 a vehicle to engage students in聽the learning process. We use the Arts across our core Curriculum areas.
Our core curriculum areas are:
- English (Speaking and Listening, Writing, Reading and Viewing)
- Mathematics
- Social Capabilities
- Science
- Health, Physical Education and Wellbeing
聽Individual Learning Plans
At Port Philip Specialist School we understand that all children are unique and so we will work with you and your child to create a curriculum that is tailored to your child鈥檚 individual learning needs.
An individualised learning program, known as an ILP, is designed collaboratively by parents, staff, and support personnel for each student. In these plans, each student鈥檚 needs are prioritized, goals set, and teaching strategies based on individual strengths, are developed. ILP鈥檚 are developed following Student Support Group (SSG) meetings which take place in Term1 and 3 each year.
Individual student priority goals drive the program for each student at the school.