Our goal for learning at St Matthew's is to empower learners of all ages to shape and enrich our changing world by living the Gospel of Jesus. We believe that the person of Jesus gives meaning to life and learning.
We believe in creating a Learner-Centred curriculum where we aim to cater for the unique developmental needs, interests, learning styles and preferences of individual children.
We know that children learn best when they:
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make connections between their diverse prior experiences and learning in the school setting
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participate in making decisions
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make choices and contribute to learning experiences
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share their opinions and diverse experiences
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discuss their learning
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learn in a responsive and supportive social environment
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learn through multi-sensory experiences
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participate actively in experiences that engage them emotionally, physically, cognitively and socially.