Religious Education

St. Brendan's strive to nurture a diverse community centred on God, following the teachings of Jesus and integrating faith and life. Prayer and Religious Education lessons are part of our daily routine and Years 3-6 regularly attend Parish Mass. Christian Meditation is implemented as a whole school approach twice per week. Our school is involved in a Parish based Sacramental Program of Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation.

Our Sandhurst Diocese uses the 'Source of Life' Religious Education Curriculum. Source of Life proposes that Religious Education in its fullest sense not only belongs to religious education program but it encompasses everything in the curriculum.  It is about human flourishing in a deeply Christian understanding 'whatever makes a student more wise, more loving, more fully human is making the student reflect more fully the image of God.

Literacy & Numeracy

St Brendan’s Primary School are implementing Magnify Sandhurst, which is a transformative learning and teaching program rolled out to 51 Catholic schools across the Sandhurst Diocese. This new learning and teaching program aims to significantly enhance the learning experience for students and provide teachers with the tools they need to deliver an evidence-based, low-variance curriculum that boosts student outcomes in reading, writing and math, setting students up for outstanding learner growth. See our classrooms tab for further information about what programs are implemented within each learning community.  

Respectful Relationships

St Brendan’s Primary School are implementing Magnify Sandhurst, which is a transformative learning and teaching program rolled out to 51 Catholic schools across the Sandhurst Diocese. This new learning and teaching program aims to significantly enhance the learning experience for students and provide teachers with the tools they need to deliver an evidence-based, low-variance curriculum that boosts student outcomes in reading, writing and math, setting students up for outstanding learner growth.  

Inquiry Based Learning

At St Brendan’s Primary School, we embrace Inquiry-Based Learning, a dynamic approach that encourages students  across Foundation to Year 6 to explore, question, and discover knowledge through active investigation. This student-centered method fosters curiosity and critical thinking, allowing learners to engage with real-world problems, collaborate with peers, and take ownership of their educational journey. By encouraging deep inquiry, we aim to develop lifelong learners who are confident, creative, and equipped with the skills to succeed in an ever-changing world. 

 

The Sandhurst Catholic Education Office and Schools acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which their Offices and Schools are built. We commit to working in partnership with Aboriginal people for reconciliation and justice.