Specialist Areas

Language - Auslan (Australian Sign Language)

Auslan is taught as the language other than English from Reception to Year 4 at Blakeview Primary School. Auslan is the language of the Deaf community in Australia. In Auslan lessons students learn how to communicate using Auslan as well as develop their understanding of language and culture.

Physical Education

During PE, students develop skills and an understanding for healthy living and having safe, active lives. They learn about their strengths and actions they can take to keep themselves safe and healthy. Students practice movement skills through active play and structured movement activities and games with and without equipment. Rhythmic and expressive movements to music are also incorporated.

The Arts

Across Reception to Year 6, students participate in an inclusive arts program integrating drama, dance, and music, designed to build creativity, confidence, and teamwork. Activities include games, improvisation, singing, movement, role play, and music-making, with opportunities to create and perform in both small groups and whole-class settings. Teaching is scaffolded to support diverse needs, while students also develop audience skills, reflect on their learning, and build confidence through shared performances and collaboration.

Science

During Science lessons in the junior years at Blakeview Primary, students are studying `It`s a Feature’, (Biology), `What`s it Made Of’, (Chemistry) and `Move It’, (Physics) in Reception. The students find the learning engaging, interactive, motivating and fun. Science provides vocabulary extension as well as an introduction to experimental processes and scientific thinking for all students.