The 'Image of the Child' is a concept in the educational philosophy of Reggio Emilia and at St Paul Lutheran School. It is about how we view children, which influences how we interact with them.
At St Paul Lutheran School, learning focuses on what is best for each child, supporting children in their spiritual, social, emotional, and academic growth. We value the image of the child as an innate learner, believing that all children are curious, intuitive, creative, playful, and unique.
We recognise that each child comes with their passions and experiences, capable of initiating and generating their own learning and growth. This belief shapes our relationships, values, and practices to create a safe and inclusive school culture, visible in teaching and learning, uniform, play, and learning environments.
St Paul Lutheran School teaches the Australian Curriculum through an inquiry-based, playful approach in all learning areas, including:
St Paul Lutheran School offers a diverse array of opportunities designed to nurture and enhance children’s interests beyond the standard curriculum.
In addition to the classroom experience, we offer:
St Paul Lutheran School offers Performing Arts lessons as part of the curriculum and individual performance opportunities through junior and senior concerts. Students can participate in all aspects of performance, including scripts, props, and stage management. The school choir is available for students, and individual music lessons for violin, piano, drums, and guitar are offered during school hours.
School camps provide opportunities for students to develop mentally, socially, and physically outside of the school environment. Camps are particularly important for junior students transitioning to upper primary years and older students preparing for secondary school. Similarly, our immersive school excursions align with curriculum learning, and help students make lasting connections with their education.
Children at St Paul Lutheran School are encouraged to start public speaking early on in their school journey. They develop their speaking skills through in-class sharing, school assemblies, concerts, Chapel, assemblies, and the Junior Voice Committee.
Students at St Paul Lutheran School have the opportunity to develop leadership skills throughout their schooling. Starting with small class responsibilities in junior years, students can progress to roles such as Junior Voice Committee and Community Leaders, House Captain, and School Captain as they advance. Peer leadership is also emphasised, with older students mentoring younger ones. These relationships often form strong bonds that last throughout the children’s schooling.
Santika, Student
Living and Learning Together in Christ.
Address: 44 Audrey Avenue Blair Athol SA 5084
Reception Hours: 8.30am – 4.00pm
Telephone: 8260 2655
Email: [email protected]
