At Fairfield Primary School, we are committed to helping every child achieve their very best, every single day.

Our teachers design learning experiences that are relevant, challenging, meaningful, and engaging, recognising that each student is on their own unique learning journey. By carefully analysing student data, setting clear goals, and using effective teaching strategies, we ensure that all students continue to grow and succeed.

Daily learning

Each classroom follows a structured daily schedule. Mornings typically include:

  • A two‑hour Literacy Block (Reading, Writing, and Phonics)

  • A one‑hour Mathematics lesson

This consistent routine helps students build strong foundations in essential skills.

Planning the learning

Thoughtful curriculum planning is at the heart of our teaching program. Our scope and sequence documents outline the knowledge and skills to be taught in each subject, ensuring learning builds step-by-step on what students already know.

Teachers plan in year‑level teams, using agreed teaching models for Literacy and Numeracy. This means all students in the same year level share common learning intentions, while still having their individual needs met.

Fairfield Primary School implements the Victorian Curriculum F–10 Version 2.0.

Effective teaching practices

To make every lesson count, our teachers use proven strategies, including:

  • Lessons have clear learning intentions and goals.

  • Multiple opportunities to revisit and apply new skills.

  • Differentiated teaching to support students at all levels.

  • Challenging, open‑ended tasks that encourage deep thinking.

  • Explicit teaching that breaks new knowledge into manageable steps, based on prior knowledge.

The learning environment

We create classrooms where students feel safe, connected, and focused on learning. Teachers foster a strong sense of belonging and encourage active participation through verbal, written, and non‑verbal responses—for example, answering questions aloud, writing on mini‑whiteboards, or showing agreement with a thumbs‑up.

Connecting the learning

We believe students learn best when they see a clear purpose. Lessons are linked to real‑life experiences and connected to prior knowledge, helping children understand how new learning fits into the bigger picture. By revisiting concepts at regular intervals, we strengthen long‑term memory and make knowledge easier to recall and apply.