Specialist programs

Find out about the specialist programs our school offers.

Performing Arts

We offer a strong program in the Arts, including music, dance, drama and media. The program helps develop students’ creativity, confidence, cultural knowledge and critical thinking.  

Our program includes: 

  • school choir, with participation in the Festival Choir 
  • participation in the Primary School Music Festival 
  • instrumental music lessons with either the violin, trumpet or recorder 
  • regular assembly dance performances and an end-of-year performance. 
  • Year 5/6 Musical Production

Physical Education

Students can develop team play and team building skills through our specialist sports program. The program is run by our specialist teachers. Our program includes: 

  • SAPSASA events 
  • team sports (cricket, Aussie Rules, football, netball, volleyball, tennis and basketball) 
  • sports day and swimming carnival 
  • swimming and aquatics lessons. 

We also offer lunchtime activities in the gym, which vary each week from basketball to dancing. 

Languages

The Japanese Program at Reidy Park Primary School includes not only the study of the Japanese Language but aspects of the history, geography and cultures of Japan.

Students learn about the three writing systems of Hiragana, Katakana and Kanji and how to recognise the different characters and how to decode the Hiragana chart.

The students are introduced to songs, stories and traditional folk tales, games and role play conversations as well aspects of contemporary life in Japan.

STEM

STEM education involves integrating science, technology, engineering, and mathematics into the
learning experience to promote the 4 ‘Cs’: collaboration, critical thinking, creative problem
solving and communication.

Through STEM, students work together to develop their critical thinking skills by encouraging them
to ask questions and seek answers through investigation and experimentation. It promotes
problem-solving skills, as students are challenged to develop solutions to real-world problems.
Additionally, STEM education helps to foster creativity and innovation by encouraging children to
think outside the box and come up with new ideas.