Our Curriculum
TECHNOLOGIES
At Donburn Primary, students develop cybersafety and digital literacy skills, preparing them for the evolving digital world, following the Victorian Curriculum to enhance learning responsibly and safely.
TECHNOLOGIES
Fostering Education
Embracing Digitial Technologies
Digital Technologies play a vital role in our students' lives and at Donburn Primary School, we make sure they are prepared for the digital world! With technology evolving every day, it’s essential for our students to develop both cybersafety and Digital Literacy skills to enhance learning, so they can be smart, safe and responsible digital citizens.
When used effectively, technology can transform learning in exciting ways. We are committed to following the Digital Technologies domain of the Victorian Curriculum and focussing on the key areas of learning.
Technologies Core Focus
Exploring the Digital World
Our Digital Technologies program, following the Victorian Curriculum, covers Digital Systems, where students learn how devices work; Data and Information, teaching them to collect and use data wisely; and Creating Digital Solutions, where they develop problem-solving skills to innovate digital projects. This approach ensures students not only use technology but also understand it, making learning both fun and educational.
Digital
Systems
Student's set out to Understand how digital devices and systems work.
Digital
Solutions
Developing problem-solving skills to create innovative digital projects.
Data &
Information
Learning the fundamentals of how to collect, manage and use data wisely.
Cybersecurity
Students are introduced to the basics of online safety, understanding cyberbullying and learning about digital footprints.
We are a proud leader in academic performance across Victoria.
98% of our students from Prep to Grade 6 are at or above age expected standards, scoring 11% above the Victorian State average.
11%
Above State Average*
Fostering Education
We're Here to Build Community Connections
At Donburn, all our teachers adopt the same teaching principals and methodology. Our curriculum is all about building a strong sense of community, where parents are our partners in the learning adventure. We love seeing parents get involved in their child's education every step of the way!
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Staff Members
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Happy Students
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Focus on Engagement
Technology is a part of everyone's lives. In digital technologies we teach students fundamental skills as well as teaching students how to be safe online.
S. Hartman-Smith
Year 6 Team Leader
Our Curriculum
Our Classes
English
Dive into a world of reading, writing, spelling, grammar and speaking activities that are tailored for our students.
Learn moreScience
Discover the wonders of science through exciting hands-on lessons in biology, chemistry, physics, earth and space sciences.
Learn moreThe Humanities
We explore Australian society, other countries and our environment, both local and global, through engaging lessons.
Learn moreThe Arts
Students express themselves with weekly classes in Performing Arts, Music and Visual Arts – nurturing their creativity.
Learn moreTechnologies
Digital Literacy skills to enhance learning and competencies in cybersafety that teach students to be a smart, safe and responsible digital citizen.
Learn moreMathematics
Get hands-on with math through fun and real-world experiences, challenging and extending students at their point of need.
Learn moreHealth & Physical Education
Developing fundamental motor skills and involving students as skilled participants in play, games, dance, athletics, gymnastics and swimming.
Learn moreSecondary Languages
We broaden student horizons by teaching Mandarin, integrating cultural understanding and expanding their communication skills.
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