With much talk in the media about the need to have a strong focus on STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education in schools, Christ the King has been one of the frontrunners in designing and delivering opportunities for its students in this vitally important area.
In a world that is ever-changing, understanding the principles of robotics, coding, critical and creative thinking, problem-solving, communication and teamwork are all essential skills that STEM addresses.
The school’s programs and opportunities in this area run from foundation through to year six.
Being selected to represent Victoria at the First Lego League National Championships in 2016 is evidence of commitment and success with STEM education.
After coming second in Victoria, the team progressed to an impressive fifth in the robot programming at the national competitions in Sydney.
At Christ the King, a culture of academic excellence extends beyond STEM education.
With a personalised, differentiated approach to the core subject areas of literacy and numeracy, strong NAPLAN results are evidence of the significant growth that students make over time.
As a Catholic school, Christ the King is committed to developing a social conscience in each and every one of its students.
The school places a strong emphasis on developing a sense of compassion and social justice with students actively involved in raising money for their partner-parish, Mary Immaculate in Viqueque, East Timor.
At a local level, the school works closely with the Pinchapoo Foundation, collecting and donating toiletries for the homeless, as well as fundraising for St Vincent de Paul.
The school believes that by providing opportunities for students to be active and compassionate towards others, both locally and internationally, it is preparing students to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to shape a world that is socially just.
Underpinning all the initiatives in the school is the strong sense of connection with its families. The school understands that ‘together, we do better’.
The school actively works to engage parents through regular feedback about students, student assessment portfolios, community conversations, student-led learning walks, student expos, Little Feet Playgroup and an active community group.
Christ the King is a cutting-edge school of the future and the development of new facilities in 2017 will be the icing on the cake!
Prep Enrolment Information is on Friday 5 May from 11.30am-1pm and on Tuesday 9 May from 7pm-8.30pm.
For more information contact Christ the King Catholic Primary School Principal Josephine Blackley at 79 Wilson Road, Newcomb, on 5248 1093 or visit www.ctknewcomb.catholic.edu.au.
