Confident, independent learners in a boy-responsive environment.
Churchie provides a strong foundation for learning in a caring, disciplined and engaging environment.
Supported by expert teachers, state-of-the-art resources, and guided by the latest educational research and evidence-based practice, our boy-responsive curriculum is designed to challenge boys intellectually while helping them grow in confidence, independence and character.
Underpinned by the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme, learning is shaped by evidence-based teaching and globally informed practice. Tailored programmes reflect boys’ energy, interests and stages of development, enabling them to become articulate, capable and increasingly self-directed learners, well prepared for future learning, leadership and life beyond the classroom.
Pedagogical framework
Our curriculum
Learning in the Preparatory School is active, engaging and academically rigorous, shaped by a deep understanding of how boys learn best.
Teachers know their boys well and design learning that meets each boy at his age and stage, balancing high expectations with genuine care, encouragement and support.
In this purposeful environment, boys are encouraged to think deeply, ask questions, embrace challenge and take pride in their progress. Through a curriculum that supports the holistic development of each boy, they grow in intellectual curiosity, character and purpose.
Key learning areas
Core learning areas
English, Mathematics, Science and HASS (Humanities and Social Sciences).
Mathematics
Differentiated learning targeted support and accelerated pathway programmes.
Literacy programmes
Personalised learning and differentiation to strengthen literacy development.
Gifted and talented programme
An academic pathway for boys with individual gifts and talents across a range of subject areas.
Aquila Class
A Years 5 and 6 class programme for highly able, independent and self-motivated boys.
Visual Arts and Media Arts
Specialised programmes and exhibitions that develop creativity.
Music programme
Curriculum music, Strings and Band immersion programmes in Years 3 to 5, and a broad range of cocurricular music opportunities.
Health and Physical Education
Access to the GPS programme and an extensive range of cocurricular pathways.
Japanese (LOTE)
A Japanese language programme focused on cultural understanding and language development.
Religious Education
Supporting the spiritual growth and development of boys.
Preparatory School Library
A purposefully designed programme that supports classroom learning and fosters a love of reading through a rich catalogue of boy-friendly literature.
Technologies
State-of-the-art resources including AR technology, robotics, 3D printing, laser cutting and audio visual technologies.
AR technology
Robotics
Audio visual
Academic offerings
The Preparatory School at Churchie offers a rich and challenging academic programme designed to meet boys at every stage of their learning.
Alongside a strong core curriculum, boys may access a range of academic pathways, including the gifted and talented programme for high-ability learners and the Aquila Class in Years 5 and 6, which provides additional challenge, depth and extension. These opportunities ensure boys are appropriately supported and challenged, fostering intellectual curiosity, confidence and a genuine love of learning.
Gifted and talented programme
The gifted and talented programme is designed to challenge and inspire high-ability learners through depth, complexity and intellectual curiosity.
Aquila Class
The Aquila Class for Years 5 and 6 is a targeted academic pathway offering increased challenge, pace and enrichment for boys ready to extend their learning.
Extension and academic competitions
In addition to the core academic programme, boys in the Preparatory School are offered opportunities to participate in a range of internal and external academic competitions that extend and enrich their learning.
These experiences encourage intellectual curiosity, problem-solving and perseverance, while allowing boys to challenge themselves, collaborate with peers and apply their learning in authentic and motivating contexts.
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Personal growth
Pastoral care