| Sunshine Christian School81-83 Westmoreland Road Sunshine VIC3020 Tel: 03 9312 1253 Email: admin@scs. vic.edu.au Website: www.scs. vic.edu.au Key Details Type: Independent Level: Primary Gender: Coed Religious Affiliation: Lutheran Vision Statement Sunshine Christian School aims to be a school which exhibits and exercises a caring concern for each student and teacher: a school that has a happy and stimulating atmosphere in which each student is encouraged to develop as a whole person and to give of their best in academic study social skills cultural interests and human relationships. School and Home relationship At Sunshine Christian School we uphold the belief that clear communication and close liaison between school and home is very important in ensuring that the child's school life will be a happy and rewarding one. Parents are encouraged to take an active role in their child's education and be active members of the school community. Curriculum The core curriculum followed at Sunshine Christian School is the VELS {Victorian Essential Learning Standards}. All our curriculum and policies are written and assessed from a Christian perspective with provision made for the diversity of abilities cultures and interest of children who attend the school. The daily program incorporates lessons in Literacy numeracy and Integrated studies including Health History geography and Drama. Specialist Programs Each of our teachers at Sunshine Christian School are skilled and experienced classroom practitioners as well has having a special area of skill. On Thursdays all classes rotate through a specialist subject program including one hour each of Physical Education science music visual Arts and Christian Studies. Our Specialist music program for years 3-6 also includes opportunities for children to participate in Choir or recorder group. Each Tuesday we run a Resiliency program with our senior school. This program aims to expand children's worldly experiences and help build their strategies in interpersonal skills. School Buildings and Facilities In 2006 Sunshine Christian School began a bold building project which would take 3 stages and almost 4 years to complete. Through generous Australian government funding and Stimulus packages the school now has 4 brand new classrooms two computer laboratories new play areas and equipment anew administration building and a refurbished hall comprising of multi-purpose hall and fully resourced library. These exciting new buildings provide functional and purpose built facilities which enhance the learning environment. More Information: | ||||||||||||||||||
