At Sunbury State School, our goal is simple and ambitious: every child leaves us confidently literate and numerate, ready to thrive in Year 7 and beyond. We deliver the Australian Curriculum—broad, deep and future-focused—through engaging, meaningful learning tailored to diverse needs.
How we teach
Australian Curriculum, locally adapted: Classroom programs are designed by teachers in consultation with specialist staff and adjusted to meet the strengths and needs of each class.
C2C as a resource: We use Curriculum into the Classroom (C2C) to support planning and delivery, adapting units to suit our learners and context.
Explicit teaching, purposeful practice: Clear goals, modelled instruction, guided practice and regular feedback drive progress.
Data-informed differentiation: Ongoing assessment helps us personalise support, extension and enrichment.
What we teach (Prep–Year 6)
Students experience a rich program across all key learning areas:
English & Mathematics
Science
Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) – History & Geography
The Arts (including Music)
Technologies
Health & Physical Education (HPE)
Languages: Japanese in Years 5–6
We also offer a vibrant music and instrumental program that builds skill, confidence and performance opportunities.
Our early years & community: KOALAS
We’re proud of our KOALAS program—an engaging, high-quality initiative for parents and pre-Prep children that:
builds early familiarity with school routines and learning,
connects families with our staff and community from the very start, and
supports a smooth, confident transition into Prep.
The program is led by one of our experienced teachers and supported by a teacher aide throughout the year.
Pedagogy, assessment & reporting
Our Pedagogical Framework underpins everything we do—from curriculum planning to assessment and reporting—and captures our shared vision, values and evidence-based practices. We monitor progress regularly, communicate clearly with families and celebrate growth at every stage.
Our improvement focus: Reading, every day
Sunbury’s continual improvement work centres on high-impact reading instruction in every classroom, every day. You’ll find the details in our Annual Implementation Plan, which outlines the strategies we use to lift achievement for all learners.
Learning for Life isn’t just our motto—it’s the promise we make to every Sunbury student.