At St Pius V, Banyo, we are dedicated to delivering a high-quality education that values each student as an individual and nurtures them as lifelong learners.
Our Vision for Learning and Teaching reflects our commitment to the Alice Springs (Mparntwe) Education Declaration, guiding our educational programs and practices at St Pius.
At St Pius, we believe:
- Everyone can learn
- Every learner is unique
- The curriculum offers opportunities for relevant, rich and rigorous learning
- Education is essential for becoming global citizens
- the best learning and teaching opportunities are grounded in evidence-informed best practice.
Teaching & Learning at St Pius V is informed by:
- Australian Curriculum
- Brisbane Catholic Archdiocese Religious Education Curriculum Framework
- Brisbane Catholic Education Learning and Teaching Framework, Education Strategy and Model of Pedagogy
The Australian Curriculum and Religious Education Curriculum are used to:
- provide engaging, differentiated learning experiences for each student
- enable deep learning and student efficacy and agency
- provide a positive learning environment which develops confident and resilient students.
- encourage all members of our school community to enhancing the Catholic identity of St Pius V.
Our curriculum and education plans at St Pius V emphasise opportunity, inclusivity, and flexibility for all students. Students engage in a diverse range of learning experiences across the Australian Curriculum, including:
- English
- Mathematics
- Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) - Prep – Yr 6 History & Geography, Years 3-6 Civics & Citizenship, Years 5-6 Economics & Business
- Science
- Health & Physical Education
- Technologies (Design & Digital)
- The Arts (Visual Arts, Drama, Dance, Music and Media Arts)
- Languages (Years 4-6 Japanese)
- Religious Education
Learning and Teaching in Brisbane Catholic Education
Articulated in our Vision for Learning and Teaching is our commitment to achieving the two goals of the Alice Springs Declaration (Education Council, 2019) which requires partnership between communities, families and carers, and young Australians.
As a Catholic Christian community, we strive to educate everyone to live the gospel of Jesus Christ, becoming successful, creative, confident, active, and informed learners who are empowered to shape and enrich our world.
Below is the Brisbane Catholic Education Learning and teaching Framework and the BCE Model of Pedagogy that informs all that we do at St Pius Catholic School.
The BCE Learning and Teaching Framework:
The BCE Model of Pedagogy:
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