Teaching and Learning

A centrepiece of the English curriculum is the Spalding Method; a comprehensive language arts program that uses phonetics to teach children to spell, read and write. Students receive lessons in phonograms, the rules that govern English spelling, as well as systematic instruction in handwriting and grammar. This, together with explicit teaching in comprehension skills, and the study of classic texts using the Great Books program, prepares students for the complex and challenging demands of high school English.

The My Pals Singapore Mathematics program is the cornerstone of the mathematics curriculum. It involves a systematic and differentiated approach to mathematics that seamlessly combines traditional teaching practices with contemporary technologies and pedagogy.

This program allows teachers the flexibility to instruct based on the individual needs of each child, while also confidently ensuring the requirements of the Australian Curriculum are met.

In addition, Maths Online is a supplementary mathematics program used at Lysterfield Lake College to ensure proficiency in all areas of the Australian Mathematics Curriculum and effectively complements the My Pals Program.

During Religion lessons at Lysterfield Lake College, students have the opportunity to develop and deepen their understanding of the person and teachings of Jesus Christ, the Sacraments and Traditions of the Catholic Church, as well as the importance of charity and justice. Using a Montessori approach through the Educating in Christ program, students are taught the value of prayer and a personal relationship with God in their daily life, following the natural learning process of Body, Heart and Mind.

The Building Character and Resilience program is designed to shape our student’s character by creating a positive and empowering culture throughout the school. The virtues program provides Lysterfield Lake College with the flexibility to effortlessly incorporate a selection of 48-character strengths or virtues into the daily lives of students.

Students learn about built environments, information and communication, living things, energy, space and time. Students learn to use technology responsibly and effectively. There is an emphasis on hands-on experience, designing and investigating.

Students develop their understanding of Australian history and geography and its social, cultural, economic, and political impact on the lives of Australian citizens. This study extends in later years to help students understand their place in the progress of western civilisation.

At Lysterfield Lake, effective communication with parents is integral to the ethos of the College. Therefore, all parents receive the following written reports and information about the academic progress of their son in his studies:

• A comprehensive report is sent home to parents at the end of each semester. In addition, primary students will also receive application reports in Terms I and III.
• Parents attend the school four times each year (once per term) for interviews with their son's mentor.
• Before the interview, the mentor will collate information about the student’s application and achievements in his studies. It is optional for class and subject teachers to attend this interview.
• All parents attend Key Parent Functions three times each year. Class and subject teachers are present to meet with parents during these events.

The physical, social and psychological demands inherent in sport build genuine virtues such as friendship, fortitude, endurance, optimism, cooperation and responsibility.

The Lysterfield Lake College Music Tuition Program offers students a fantastic opportunity to enhance their musical development. Tuition is available for students of all ages and abilities, starting from beginner level.