Years 3-5 - Building Young Leaders
The Junior College supports children as they shift from ‘learning to read’ to ‘reading to learn’. Learning experiences take into account the increased importance of peers and higher levels of cognitive skills including the ability to become increasingly self-reflective and outward looking. Children are challenged to extend themselves and achieve their full potential across all dimensions of life and to be increasingly independent in their learning. The continuation of a differentiated curriculum caters for individual needs and supports children as they continue their development in English, Mathematics, Christian Studies, Science and HASS. Specialists teaching in the areas of Japanese, Health and Physical Education and Music are continued. Learning in the area of Technology builds young people’s capacity to code and program simple robots and is also formally incorporated across all key learning areas with an emphasis on computational thinking.
Year 5 students have the opportunity to participate in formal leadership roles within the Junior and Foundation Colleges. Connections with senior student leaders also assist in the development of leadership skills.
The broad ranging benefits that come through involvement in team sport are gained through participation in the winter and summer team sport competitions of the Sunshine Coast Independent School’s Sport Association (SCISSA). As well as bringing significant health benefits, team sports build character, a strong sense of belonging, enjoyment and teamwork. Student participation in SCISSA begins in Year 4.
"One of my favourite things about Year 5 is SCISSA. This is one of the biggest sporting activities, in which we get to verse other schools several times a year. SCISSA has different sports you can choose from, like rugby 7's, cricket, AFL, netball or dance, depending on the term and season. We train on Monday and Thursday afternoons. We have trial games against different schools and once every term there is a Gala day. On Gala Day we go head-to-head with almost every school, for a whole day. It is the best."
To support the development of well-rounded individuals, Junior College students are strongly encouraged to participate in cultural activities including various music groups, ensembles and special events such as Eisteddfods. All students in Year 3 and 4 learn the violin and Year 5 students learn a concert band instrument as part of their classroom music experience.
In partnership with parents and through the curriculum, Pacific provides a wide range of opportunities for students to interact with others, take leadership roles and make a valuable contribution to the life of the College and the wider community. As part of student wellbeing, ‘Circle Time’ addresses the social and emotional needs of Junior College students. The program incorporates a range of skills to assist students to establish, develop and maintain positive relationships.
"I really enjoyed Strings in Year 3. Learning how to play music as a class made me happy. I made many new friends in music class and grew closers to people that I never knew so well."
Middle College
The Middle College program aims to provide a challenging, stimulating and supportive environment as young people move into adolescence.
Senior College
Continuing the strong academic focus, the Senior years are seen as preparation for life beyond school.
As young adults within the College, Senior students will be encouraged to play a leading role both at school and in the wider community. Increasingly, senior students take on the roles of lead...
Sport at Pacific
Pacific Lutheran College provides excellent sporting opportunities for students. Offering a wide range of sports, Pacific aims to develop fitness, a sense of personal wellbeing, physical prowess and confidence as well as instill a sense of enjoyment, commitment, sportsmanship, courage and resilie...
CoCurricular Opportunities
The College offers a range of co-curricular academic and cultural activities. These include in-school activities through the inter-house Foundation Cup competition and outside of school activities.
