Teaching and learning

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Intended Curriculum

At Eagle Junction State School, we plan, teach, assess and report using the Australian Curriculum.

A number of specialist teachers provide lessons in the areas of:

• HPE: Physical Activity
  
• The Arts: Music and Dance
• Languages: Japanese for Years 4- 6
• Focused and Intensive Teaching
  

Our teachers engage in a rigorous planning process to develop a shared understanding of the alignment between the curriculum intent, assessment, teaching and learning sequence, and reporting.

Assessment and monitoring

At Eagle Junction State School, our educators utilise a range of summative assessment tasks, monitoring strategies, and monitoring tools to diagnose learning needs, measure student achievement, and inform instructional practices. Assessment is consistent across year levels and is strategically front-ended at the beginning of each unit. Students are assessed both throughout and at the conclusion of each unit to evaluate their overall understanding. Additionally, students in Years 3 and 5 participate in the National Assessment Program in Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) to further gauge their academic progress.

Sequencing Teaching and Learning

Our Whole School Curriculum, Assessment, and Reporting Plan ensures a cohesive and progressive sequence of learning across all year levels. Students are provided with a diverse range of learning opportunities within each learning area, while also being encouraged to engage in a variety of additional curriculum offerings.

Eagle Junction State School's curriculum, assessment, and reporting processes are informed by the department's commitment to Equity and Excellence—realizing the potential of every student. Our curriculum programs are designed to ensure that all students can access and actively participate alongside their peers, supported by tailored supports that address their individual learning needs.

Making Judgements

A rigorous, whole-school approach to moderation ensures the alignment of curriculum, pedagogy, assessment, and reporting. By moderating at key points throughout the teaching and learning cycle, year-level teams can make consistent and informed judgments, accurately reporting against the achievement standards. Moderation occurs both within year-level teams and through collaboration with teachers from other schools within the City Collective.

At Eagle Junction State School, we:

• Foster a shared understanding of assessment literacy.
• Utilise moderated data to inform the next steps in teaching and learning.
• Use data from moderation processes to drive continuous improvement.

These moderation practices strengthen the confidence of students, teachers, parents, and the wider community in the consistency of teacher judgments and the accuracy of academic reporting.

Quality Feedback Processes – Reporting

Feedback for parents regarding their child's achievement is provided through two primary formats: written reports at the end of each semester and student progress meetings held at the midpoint of each semester. Written reports reflect students' knowledge and understanding of the concepts and skills taught and assessed during the semester. These reports are informed by a variety of summative assessment tasks and monitoring strategies. Student achievement is evaluated using a five-point scale aligned with the Australian Curriculum year-level achievement standard for each subject.

In addition, students receive feedback through both formal and informal methods, including teacher conferences, written and verbal feedback, peer feedback, and self-reflection, ensuring a comprehensive approach to supporting their learning and development.​