Specialists 2026

Term 1

At Nar Nar Goon Primary School, our specialist programs play an important role in providing students with a rich, well-rounded education. Each week, all students participate in one hour of Visual Arts, STEM, Physical Education, and Auslan, ensuring they develop skills beyond the core classroom curriculum.

These programs foster creativity, problem-solving, teamwork, physical wellbeing, and communication skills. They also allow students to discover personal interests and strengths, build confidence, and engage in hands-on, meaningful learning experiences.

Regular participation in specialist subjects supports students’ academic growth, social development, and overall wellbeing, helping every child thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

AUSLAN:

Auslan (Australian Sign Language) is taught in primary schools to help students develop inclusive communication skills and a deeper understanding of the diverse world around them. Learning Auslan builds empathy and awareness of the Deaf community while giving students practical language skills they can use to communicate in different ways.

Studying Auslan also supports cognitive development, memory, and visual-spatial skills, while encouraging confidence and expressive communication. By learning another language in a hands-on and engaging way, students broaden their cultural understanding and learn the importance of respect, accessibility, and inclusion.

This term in Auslan, F-2 students will learn basic greetings, how to respond to basic questions, colours and animals. Learning will happen through the use of games and songs.

This term in Auslan 3-6 will be revising their Auslan knowledge including colours, numbers, basic sentences and then learning about the handshapes and the parameters of Auslan, handshape, orientation, location, movement and expression (HOLME.)

Physical Education:

Physical Education (PE) plays a vital role in supporting students’ health, wellbeing, and overall development. PE helps children build fundamental movement skills, coordination, strength, and confidence while encouraging lifelong healthy habits.

Through active participation, students develop teamwork, resilience, sportsmanship, and the ability to set and achieve personal goals. PE also supports mental wellbeing, helping students manage stress, improve focus, and feel more connected to their peers.

By engaging in regular physical activity in a supportive environment, students learn the value of staying active, looking after their bodies, and working positively with others — skills that benefit them both at school and beyond.

This term our Foundation students will be learning the routines and expecations of attending PE. They will particpate in the PMP Program. The Perceptual Motor Program (PMP) helps young students develop coordination, balance, and body awareness through fun, structured activities. It is important for building foundational motor skills that support writing, sports, and everyday movement. PMP also promotes confidence, concentration, and social interaction, giving children a strong start to their learning journey.

The 1/2 students are going to be working on learning how to play by the rules and to play fairly. They will be working on developing foundation skills such as throwing and catching. They will practise fundamental movement skills and apply them in a variety of movement situations. 

The 3-6 students will have the opportunity to partipate in sessions focusing on buiding skills around the game of cricket, these will be run by Cricket Victoria. These sessions are a wonderful opportunity for our students to learn skills from experts in their field. 

The 5/6 students will partipate in Summer Interschool Sport which is run on a Friday morning. There will be a combination of both home and away games with students playing Basketball, Cricket, Tennis and Volley Ball. At the end of the term students will compete at Ligtning Prem where they have the opportunity to go onto compete at the District and Division level. 

STEM:

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) helps students make sense of the world around them and prepares them for a rapidly changing future. In primary schools, STEM encourages curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking through hands-on, real-world learning experiences.

Students learn to ask questions, solve problems, design solutions, and work collaboratively. They develop skills in reasoning, digital technologies, and innovation while building confidence to try, test, and improve their ideas.

By engaging in STEM learning, students strengthen their ability to think logically, adapt to challenges, and apply their knowledge in meaningful ways — important skills for learning, life, and future careers.

The whole school will be focusing on Sustainability, in particular recycling and composting.

This term in STEM, students across the school are exploring Physical Science through hands-on investigations and real-world connections.

We will also build on last year’s learning by revisiting how to continue using our school compost bins properly and why reducing waste is important.

Visual Art:

Visual Arts gives students the opportunity to explore creativity, express ideas, and make sense of the world in imaginative ways. In primary school, art encourages students to experiment with different materials, techniques, and styles while developing confidence in their own unique voice.

Through creating and responding to artworks, students build fine motor skills, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to think critically and reflectively. Visual Arts also supports emotional wellbeing, providing a positive outlet for self-expression and helping students develop persistence and pride in their work.

By engaging in Visual Arts, students learn to appreciate diverse perspectives, take creative risks, and see themselves as capable, creative thinkers.

It is going to be an exciting term for all students, unleashing their creativity this year in the art room, exploring a range of skills, techniques, and projects together.

Students from Foundation to Year 6 will be creating ‘Under the Sea’ themed art in readiness to enter the Pakenham Show Art Display in March. Students will have opportunities to use a variety of mediums and techniques including drawing, painting, and collaging and will create a range of artworks that are both collaborative and individual. Throughout the term they will explore the elements of art including line, shape, colour, texture, and space. They will learn about and respond to the works of a variety of artists.