Learning & Teaching

At Kerrimuir Primary School, we believe that the educational focus needs to be on academic engagement, personal achievement with a growth mindset delivered through a curriculum that relates to the real world.

We believe that students achieve their best when:

• Personal goals and successes are recognised, acknowledged and celebrated.


• They experience a sense of connectedness and belonging within the school community.


• Respectful relationships are created, fostered and nurtured.


• Learning is meaningful and connected to real life experiences of students.


• They are encouraged to form and express opinions and ideas based on information learnt.


• The curriculum encourages the development and use of problem solving skills, allowing students to solve specific, realistic, practical or hypothetical problems.


• They are challenged and motivated to manipulate information and ideas through the use of higher-order thinking.


• The curriculum is learner-centered and the children are encouraged to be active, responsible, and independent.


• They are encouraged to take risks and ‘think outside of the box’ in a climate of mutual respect and support.


• Teachers convey high expectations for all students and are explicit in communicating these expectations.


• A variety of teaching and learning strategies, styles and approaches are used to meet the learning needs of the students.


• They are expected to use technology to support and enrich their learning.