SEAMLESS CURRICULUM

Geelong Baptist College is committed to providing a seamless education from Prep to Year Twelve where students are in the same community from the start to the end of their schooling.

• Geelong Baptist College is founded on the teachings and nature of Christ.
• It is interested in the fulfilment of social justice, the pursuit of truth, and personal integrity.
• Staff at the College are committed to providing students the best environment with varied opportunities and experiences for achieving success and they will endeavour to assist students to achieve their potential.
• All the key learning areas are addressed.
• The learning experiences offered are modern and relevant in today’s society.
• At times, special programs are run to ensure that students of all ages meet and learn from each other.

Staff encourage and challenge students :

• to take responsibility for their own learning,
• to develop independent and group learning skills,
• to take risks without fear of failure,
• to pursue excellence,
• and to put into practice those things that they have learned.

The College Curriculum:

• English – reading, writing, viewing, spelling, handwriting, oral language
• Language Other Than English - Chinese
• Mathematics
• Physical Education, Sport and Health
• Studies of Society and Environment – Geography and History
• Science
• Business Studies
• Technology and Enterprise - Computing, Woodwork, Graphics, Food Technology
• The Arts – Music, Dance, Drama, Visual Arts

In Primary levels:

• Children will be nurtured in a stable environment of positive care where basic skills are taught thoroughly in a safe and predictable environment.

In Secondary levels:

• The College program is designed to challenge students to accept further responsibility for their own learning.
• The College provides students with all the skills and experiences they need to make informed choices in life and to be fully prepared to make a positive contribution to society.