Learning and Teaching
Henderson College
Learning and Teaching
Henderson College is committed to creating a culture of learning for the 21st Century that inspires and equips students to be young people known for their confidence, capability, creativity, critical thinking, compassion, courage, collaboration and commitment. We consider that these qualities and abilities can only be fully realised as they have Jesus Christ transform their lives, becoming increasingly Christlike.
Growing and nurtured throughout their school years
In the early years, we focus on self-discovery. In the middle years, our learning program gives students practical and engaging experiences to explore and apply their new-found knowledge. As children grow physically, emotionally, socially, spiritually and, academically, they develop confidence and are prepared for the transition into secondary school. In the secondary years, students develop a sense of identity, their faith, and a sense of personal responsibility towards others. They do this while striving for excellence in their academic studies.
Curriculum
The Australian Curriculum, the Encounter Bible Curriculum, and the Keeping Safe Wellbeing Curriculum are used by our College for all subject areas, from Foundation through to Year 10.
Subject Areas and Key Content
ENCOUNTER
Spiritual Formation Model
- Vision
- Gospel
- Lordship
- Presence
AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUM
The Arts
- Dance
- Drama
- Media Arts
- Music
- Visual Arts
- Visual Communication Design
AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUM CONT.
English
Health and Physical Education
The Humanities
- Civics and Citizenship
- Economics and Business
- Geography
- History
Languages
- French
Mathematics
Science
AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUM CONT.
Technologies
- Design and Technologies
- Digital Technologies
GENERAL CAPABILITIES
- Literacy
- Numeracy
- ICT
- Critical & Creative Thinking
- Personal and Social Capability
- Ethical Understanding
- Intercultural Understanding
CROSS CURRICULUM PRIORITIES
- Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Histories & Cultures
- Asia and Australia’s Engagement with Asia
- Sustainability
KEEPING SAFE: CHILD SAFE CURRICULUM
- Right to be safe
- Relationships
- Recognizing & reporting abuse
- Protective strategies
Henderson College has been an amazing school, my children have had wonderful teachers who have guided and supported them and I am thrilled with their progress and growth in confidence.
My children enjoy learning at Henderson college. I appreciate all the staff for their untiring and relentless support for my children. I am very grateful for the fantastic opportunity for my children to attend Henderson College. It is always comforting to know that the school truly embraces the child emotionally, socially and spiritually.
