Geelong Lutheran College teaches the Australian Curriculum (ACARA) and Christian Studies according to the CSCF (Christian Studies Curriculum Framework) as outlined by Lutheran Education Australia.
All curricula are underpinned and informed by the Lutheran Lifelong Qualities for Learners.
Prep - Year 6 Overview
Learning environments in the Primary School are nurturing and supportive of individuals and their developmental needs. Our approach is informed and driven by our Christian faith and our candidacy as an International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Program (PYP) school. These foundations embrace a transdisciplinary inquiry-based approach to teaching and learning, in the context of a collaborative and relational learning environment. In addition, a strong focus on core literacy and numeracy plays a key role in our students’ growth and development.
Students become internationally-minded citizens as they develop the attributes of the IB Learner Profile and engage in deep learning focused on issues and concepts of global significance. We have an emphasis on empathy, action and sustainability. These learning emphases come to life within the formal curriculum, wider school activities and events, as well as in many everyday interactions and informal learning moments.
Secondary Year 7 - 12 Overview
Secondary students develop their ability to be analytical and critical thinkers, applying abstract thought, skills and knowledge to the world in which they live. Connectedness is promoted between and across year levels through focus activities including Australian Lutheran World Service Week, R U OK? Day and the Peer Support program. Students are encouraged to work collaboratively with their peers, increasing their capacity for interpersonal development in the areas of empathy and compassion.
Curriculum in the Year 7 - 10 is authentic, interesting and relevant, designed to engage active learning. We encourage challenging and relevant education, knowing that learning happens when children experience both success and challenge. In facilitating their transition to senior schooling, Year 9 and 10 students choose from a wide variety of elective subjects including German, Arts, Technologies, Health, Sciences, and Commerce.
In Year 10, the focus is on empowering life-long learning to support student growth in independence. Opportunity is provided to sample a VCE or VET subject and the procedural and administrative requirements. Additional learning opportunities are offered beyond the classroom, focused on character development and encouraging students to be thoughtful, productive and engaged members of their community.
In Year 11 and 12, we offer both VCE and VCE VM pathways with a range of subjects across all faculty areas. Engaging in the career development process is an integral part of the senior school program. Students explore pathway options related to their areas of interest so that they can make informed decisions about their future and understand the steps required to achieve their goals.
