Specialist Subjects

Performing Arts

In Performing Arts, students learn the elements of music, drama and dance in practical ways. They use their voice, body, a variety of musical instruments and props to develop these skills. Students also develop their creativity, confidence, thinking skills, social and emotional wellbeing, gross motor skills, listening skills and their hand/eye coordination through involvement in the Performing Arts.

Visual Arts

During Visual Arts lessons, students are supported to express themselves using a variety of materials and techniques. These artworks show their observations and imagination. Students are given the chance to discover established and emerging artists works and to display their own work as an artist.

P.E

The sport and physical education program at St Thomas’ aims to produce motivated and resilient learners who understand the benefits of regular and lifelong physical activity. Students learn to adapt fundamental movement skills to specific sports and activities, so they can confidently move their bodies and become active members of their community. Students develop their ability to work as a team and demonstrate fair play and honesty when engaging in activities and participating as a member of a team. At St Thomas’ students have the opportunity to showcase their skills in a variety of sporting arenas at both school, district, regional and state level.

Italian

In the Italian LOTE program, students learn to communicate in Italian and explore how language and culture work together. In a fun learning environment, they build their Italian language skills, which also helps them in other subjects. Learning a new language broadens their view of the world, showing them social, cultural, and future job opportunities in our connected world. Speaking more than one language is common around the globe, and studying Italian helps our students take part in this global community.

Digi Tech

In Digital Technologies, our primary students become active problem-solvers, engaging in real-world challenges by designing, creating, and evaluating digital solutions. Each student has access to a 1:1 Chromebook, which they set up for personalised learning using built-in accessibility tools. This empowers them to tailor their technology experience to best support their individual learning needs.

Our program emphasises computational, design, and systems thinking, helping students develop essential technical skills while safely and responsibly navigating information systems. Through hands-on projects, such as 3D design and printing, students learn the importance of collaboration and the value of making mistakes as part of the creative process. By working together and persevering, they build resilience and confidence in crafting digital products that address both current and future needs.

Our goal is to inspire students not only to create and share impactful digital solutions but also to understand the ethical and safe use of technology in today’s world.