Junior School

Welcome to Strathcona Junior School: Prep to Years 6

WHERE LEARNING IS THE HEARTBEAT OF OUR CULTURE.

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Junior School at Strathcona Girls Grammar: Fostering Growth and Belonging

The Junior School at Strathcona offers a dynamic and supportive environment where your daughter can develop essential learning behaviours and life skills. With the unique advantage of being a standalone campus close to the Senior School facilities, it provides the perfect balance of independence and connection, helping each girl cultivate a strong sense of belonging and purpose.

A Holistic Approach to Learning

At Strathcona, we value both individual and collective thinking as integral to our daily routines. Our innovative curriculum is designed to inspire curiosity and critical thinking, while a solid foundation in English and Mathematics ensures every girl is equipped to succeed academically.

Small class sizes allow for personalised learning, enabling us to tailor programs to meet the unique needs and strengths of each student.

We recognise that every learner is different. Our teachers create an environment that fosters inquisitiveness, resilience, and a growth mindset. By embracing diverse learning styles and tracking individual progress, we help each student develop at her own pace, encouraging optimism, resilience, and problem-solving skills.

Well-being and Pastoral Care

Strathcona’s SOUL Wellbeing Program prioritises the social and emotional needs of our students. With a focus on fostering positive relationships, resilience, and respectful behaviour, this program ensures that every girl is supported in her personal and academic journey. Through unique wellness activities, we maintain high standards of pastoral care, empowering students to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

A Range of Enriching Opportunities

Strathcona Junior School offers a broad spectrum of extracurricular activities designed to build independence, self-esteem, and collaborative skills. Students engage in a variety of programs, including outdoor education, arts and music events, sports carnivals, coding and robotics, camps (including interstate travel for Year 6), social justice initiatives, environmental projects, and buddy programs. These experiences provide a well-rounded education that fosters personal growth and prepares girls for success in all areas of life.

Celebrating Individuality and Growth

At Strathcona Girls Grammar, we believe every student is unique, with her own set of strengths, values, and potential. Our educators are committed to providing the support and environment that allows each girl to flourish, develop socially and emotionally, and build the skills necessary to collaborate and thrive in the world around her.

Co-curricular Activities at Strathcona Junior School

Strathcona’s commitment to a rich music program provides all girls with an opportunity to develop the musician within. In addition to co-curricular music activities, classroom based activities include all Year 2 students learning a string instrument and playing in ensembles.

Older Strathcona students can learn a brass, percussion or other instrument and participate in ensembles – the Junior School String Orchestra, Chamber Strings, Brass Ensemble and Concert Band.

There are choirs for Years 3 and 4 and Years 5 and 6. Together with solo musicians, these choirs perform during concerts and soirées, at whole-School events and at community events. Students involved in the co-curricular Speech and Drama program also take part in concerts, soirées and eisteddfods.

Digital Technology

Strathcona’s Digital Technologies curriculum has been developed on the notion that the students create, rather than consume. Devices including iPads, laptops and robots are considered learning tools, allowing our students to be creative and collaborative, opposed to merely providing them with a simpler way to do things. Our students are introduced to computational thinking to empower them to solve problems in creative and original ways. Ultimately, we want our students to know the tools and resources available to them that can best assist them with their learning.

Facilities

Student learning experiences are enhanced by Junior School facilities at Strathcona Girls Grammar, which are specifically designed to meet the requirements of primary aged students. Light-filled classrooms offer flexible learning spaces, access to outdoor learning areas, reading nooks and the latest in information technology. Our outstanding specialist facilities include a library, curriculum extension areas, art studio, design lab, music room and individual studios for instrumental lessons.

Transition to Year 7

The move from primary school to Year 7 can be a tricky time for many students. At Strathcona, we begin to familiarise our students in Year 6 in order to make the transition as smooth as possible.

While starting a new school at Year 7 can be a challenging time, Junior School students have the advantage of familiarity with the Senior Campus.

Junior School students use Senior Campus facilities each week for:

Swimming
Physical Education
Lunch play
Assemblies

Senior School staff also give regular lessons in:

Science
Languages
Art
Swimming
Physical Education

During Semester 2, all Year 6 students participate in a transition program including activities in the Year 7 classrooms, Senior Library and the Food Technology area led by the Year 7 Coordinator and Senior School staff.

Prep at Strathcona

Starting school is an exciting and formative year. Learn about our approach to Prep and how we set our students up for success. Start your Strathcona journey in Prep.

Curriculum

Strathcona Girls Grammar Junior School’s curriculum is designed to ignite curiosity while building strong foundations in literacy, numeracy, and research skills.

Our integrated approach combines innovative curriculum design with a focus on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics), ensuring that our students are equipped with the essential skills for success in the 21st century. These include problem-solving, creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, digital literacy, and persistence.

The Fundamentals

English
Mathematics
Integrated studies (including Science, Geography, History, Design, Creativity and Technology)
Thinking skills
Communication skills
Information and Communications Technology

Visual and Performing Arts

Creating and making art
Artist in Residence program
Art displays and exhibitions
Lunchtime Open Art
Drama and Dance productions
Set development
Appreciating and Responding to Art
Art extension programs

Being a Citizen of the World

Family Life
Environment
Societies and Culture
Politics and Government
Civics and Citizenship
Australia as a nation
Local Community
Global Community

Personal Spirit

Christian Education
Social service
Social justice
Interpersonal skills
Goal setting and reflections

Music

Musical productions and performances
Singing
Creating and making music
Appreciating and responding to music
Instrumental Concerts
Bands
Choirs (Pre-Prep – 2, Years 3 & 4, Year 5, Year 6 and an auditioned choir)
Theory
AMEB Examinations
Chamber Strings
Junior Strings
String instrumental tuition (Year 2)
Brass instrumental tuition
Beginner Strings
Advanced study

Languages

French

Cross-age Programs

Year 11/Prep, Year 1 and Year 2 Big Sister/Little Sister Program
Year 5/Prep
Year 6/younger classes
Year 4/ELC

Physical Education

Athletics
Swimming
Perceptual Motor Program
Inter-House and Inter-School competitions
PE Skill lessons
Cross-country
Gymnastics
Basketball
Netball
Soccer
Softball

Before & After School Care

Strathcona Junior School supports our parents by offering before and after school care through our partnership with TeamKids. These programs are available to Strathcona students in the Early Learning Centre and Junior School.

When your child attends TeamKids, they are in expert hands. The full-time Director of Service at TeamKids is highly experienced, and the top priority is ensuring that every child enjoys their time. With a focus on fun, your child will love the activities and experiences offered each day.

At TeamKids, children explore their world through designated activity zones and TeamKids Clubs, where they can connect, collaborate, and learn in a supportive, nurturing environment. The program fosters individuality and encourages each child to pursue their unique interests.

Children will also enjoy a nutritious and delicious menu, ensuring they are well-fed and satisfied. Rest assured that your child will never go hungry!

From the moment you walk in, TeamKids creates a welcoming, relaxed, and inclusive atmosphere. The program promotes child agency and develops leadership skills through a variety of in-house opportunities and fun, engaging reward programs.

With an industry-leading educator-to-child ratio of 1:10 (compared to the standard 1:15), TeamKids ensures a safer and better-supervised experience for all students.

All TeamKids programs are fully approved under the National Child Care Subsidy (CCS). Click here to learn more, register or book for TeamKids.

Book Your Tour Today

Open Mornings Tour: Meet our Principal, staff, and students. Click here to register.

Small Senior School Group Tour: Discover how we support our students in their first Senior School year.

Personal Tour: Book a personalised tour during school hours.

Virtual Tour: Explore our campuses with a 360-degree virtual tour.

Open Mornings

Meet our Principal, staff, and students. Click here to register.

Don't wait, take a virtual tour now

Explore our campuses with a 360-degree virtual tour.

Small Group Tour
(Senior School)

Discover how we support our students in their first Senior School year.

Book a
Personal Tour

Book a personalised tour during school hours.

Meet our Acting Head of Junior School

At the helm of our Junior School is Ms Eleni Kyritsis, a leader in the space of teaching and learning. Speak with her to hear about our values-based approach to education and to learn more about how we equip our students with visible thinking strategies that prepare them for the future.

Junior School

Welcome to Strathcona Junior School: Prep to Years 6

Book Your Tour Today

Junior School at Strathcona Girls Grammar: Fostering Growth and Belonging

A Holistic Approach to Learning

Well-being and Pastoral Care

A Range of Enriching Opportunities

Celebrating Individuality and Growth

Prep at Strathcona

Curriculum

Before & After School Care

Book Your Tour Today

Open Mornings

Don't wait, take a virtual tour now

Small Group Tour(Senior School)

Book aPersonal Tour

Meet our Acting Head of Junior School

Small Group Tour
(Senior School)

Book a
Personal Tour