St Bede’s Primary School is proud to offer a broad curriculum that engages and educates the whole child. In 2024 children will participate in library, French, STEM and music. These lessons are taught by specialist teachers rather than the classroom teacher. 

French 

We believe it is important for all children to be given the access and knowledge to not only learn a new language, but to also gain an understanding of another county and their culture. French is spoken by over 221 million people across five continents and is the second most widely learned language after English. Instilling a love of language at an early age has many benefits, at St Bede’s we support this by having a specialist French teacher who teaches the children from Kindergarten through to Year 6. Through learning from an expert, the children become fully immersed in the world of language.  

STEM 

Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education puts an emphasis on preparing future generations to be successful in their careers. The skills gained from STEM education extend beyond those needed to be successful in STEM fields, preparing children with varied interests who move into any industry to have valuable skill sets that allow them to be successful. The focus on hands-on learning with real-world applications helps develop a variety of skill sets, including creativity and 21^st-century skills. 

Library 

Our school library is accessed by all students each week. Our library is a unique space with a range of resources to enable students to develop a love of reading. Library lessons full of hands-on activities, busy research lessons using a multitude of resources, and times of silent personal reading. 

Music 

At St Bede’s, music is taught using the Kodály  program, inspired by the philosophies of the Hungarian composer and educator, Zoltan Kodály (1882 – 1967). Music serves to develop a person on all levels – emotionally, spiritually and intellectually. Kodály believed that every person has musical aptitude and that, ideally, a music education should begin as early as possible in a person’s life – firstly at home and then later within the school curriculum. Kodály believed that singing should be the foundation of all music education. 

Things to do with your child: 

1. Listen to music and discuss how it makes you and your child feel 
2. Identify musical instruments and sing songs 
3. Borrow books from your local library 
4. Complete some simple science experiments 
5. Talk to your child about languages and different countries