At St Columba Anglican School we offer an exciting and innovative curriculum covering all courses through to Extension 2 Mathematics in the HSC. Through the use of innovative technologies, including smartboards and graphic calculators, and by applying principles of curriculum differentiation we are able to identify student needs and plan teaching and learning experiences to cater for the individual student.
We have a strong history of catering for talented students through both accelerated programs and various enrichment activities. These include:
• Year 6 Maths camp
• Maths Olympiads (Yr 6 – 10)
• Maths Challenge and Enrichment activities through AAMT
• External competitions.
Extra help is offered to assist students who may experience difficulties in their learning. This includes regular homework help and also the assistance of support staff in classrooms where a need is identified.
A highlight of our curriculum is our annual Mathematics Investigation in Years 6 – 10 . These investigations involve students in posing problems, collecting and analysing data and applying their findings back to their original problem. Our investigations provide all students with the opportunity to explore the many practical applications of their Mathematical learning and to discover some of the intrinsic beauty and value of the study of Mathematics. Our annual Maths Day, a full school carnival celebrating Mathematics, presents an opportunity for students to showcase their investigation work and to highlight the many Mathematical talents of our students.