Years 5-6
BELLARINE
MIDDLE SCHOOL
SURF COAST
Welcome to Year 5 and Year 6 2026
Christian College Geelong delivers a teaching and learning program designed not only to prepare students for the future world in which they will live, but also to empower them to respond to the challenges that will shape it. All students are encouraged to become active participants in their own educational journey, as they are given greater autonomy to learn and an increased voice to direct where that learning might take them.
As our students embark on this exciting new chapter of their educational journey, our staff are thrilled to guide them through a year of discovery, growth, and achievement. This curriculum overview provides an outline of the subjects and future pathway opportunities that will shape their learning experience throughout the coming year*. From exploring new concepts in the classroom to developing critical thinking and creativity, as students move into the Middle School years they have greater opportunities to widen their experiences.
Please Note: The information is correct at time of printing and may alter as we continue to develop our teaching and learning programs.
Curriculum Overview
At Christian College, we follow the Australian Curriculum from Prep to Year 10, ensuring a comprehensive and consistent approach to education. This curriculum provides a clear framework for what students need to learn at each stage of their development. Our teaching is designed to not only meet the curriculum standards but also to inspire students to grow spiritually, academically and socially, in line with our values. Through a well-rounded, engaging program, we aim to equip students with the skills and knowledge they need for future success.
More information can be found here: Australian Curriculum
Year 5 and Year 6 Core Curriculum
Year 5 and Year 6 students will experience a broad range of subject across each of the key learning areas within our program. Some of these are studied for a year and some are studied for one semester only.
Year 5 and Year 6 students will study the following core subjects for the entire year:
• Christian Education
• Digital Technologies
• English
• Health and Physical Education
• Humanities and Social Sciences (History, Geography, Civics & Citizenship and Economic & Business)
• Mathematics
• Music and Performing Arts (Dance, Drama and Music, including our unique Band Program at Year 5)
• Science
• Sport
Year 5 and Year 6 students will study the following core subjects for one Semester:
• Design and Technologies (Food Studies, Product Design and Systems Engineering)
• Indonesian
• Japanese
• Visual and Media Art
Learning Enhancement
Christian College is deeply committed to providing an inclusive and nurturing environment where every child is supported to reach their full potential. We understand that each student is unique, with their own strengths, interests, and learning profile—and our broad offering of subjects is designed to reflect and celebrate that diversity.
Our dedicated classroom teachers use a variety of evidence-based teaching strategies and engaging learning experiences to support and challenge students at all levels. In Year 5 and Year 6, teachers work closely with students to help them build the essential skills and knowledge needed to succeed as confident, independent learners.
Each of our campuses is supported by a Learning Support Coordinator and a team of caring Educational Support Officers (ESOs). Together, they work in partnership with students, parents, teachers, campus leaders, and, where appropriate, Allied Health professionals such as speech therapists or psychologists. This team approach ensures that any necessary learning adjustments are thoughtfully planned, implemented, and regularly reviewed.
For students who require additional support, we offer school-based assessments conducted by qualified staff. These assessments help guide both families and teachers in understanding how best to support each student’s educational journey.
Targeted interventions in literacy and numeracy are also available to support students who may benefit from additional instruction in these areas.
Through these collaborative supports and tailored programs, we strive to ensure that every student feels valued, understood, and equipped to thrive in their learning and beyond.
Timetable Overview
Year 5 and Year 6 students follow a structured timetable consisting of 6 periods per day, with each period lasting 50 minutes. This balanced schedule allows for in-depth learning across a broad range of subjects and is carefully designed to provide a mix of academic, creative, and physical subjects, helping students stay engaged while developing a broad skill set.
Year 5 and Year 6 Subjects
Important Contacts
To learn more about the Year 5 and Year 6 Curriculum feel free to reach out to the contacts below.
College Teaching and Learning Leaders (T & L)
Name Contact Role
Vice Principal – Teaching and Learning
Director of Teaching & Learning 7-12
Director of Teaching & Learning P-6
Bellarine Campus
Head of Campus
Highton Campus
Head of Campus
Deputy Head of Campus (T & L)
Surf Coast Campus
Head of Campus
Rick Geall r.geall@ccg.vic.edu.au
Drew Oliver d.oliver@ccg.vic.edu.au
Julie Shutie j.shutie@ccg.vic.edu.au
Nicola Morrish n.morrish@ccg.vic.edu.au
Natasha Troop n.troop@ccg.vic.edu.au
Kathrine Bowyer k.bowyer@ccg.vic.edu.au
Debbie Riddle de.riddle@ccg.vic.edu.au
Future Pathways
Our Year 5 and Year 6 program has been designed with future pathways in mind. Our students in Year 5 and Year 6 will have great exposure to a wide variety of subjects that will give them the foundations needed to move into Year 7, where they will also have opportunities to choose from a range of electives.
Year 7 Core Curriculum
Year 7 students will experience a broad range of subject across each of the key learning areas within our program. Some of these are studied for a year and some are studied for one semester only.
Year 7 students will study the following core subjects for the entire year:
• Christian Education
• Digital Technologies
• English
• Health and Wellbeing
• Humanities and Social Sciences (History, Geography, Civics & Citizenship and Economic & Business)
• Mathematics
• Physical Education
• Science
Year 7 students will study the following core subjects for one Semester:
• Indonesian
• Japanese
• Music
• Visual Art
Year 7 Elective Program
In Year 7, the core curriculum is complemented by an elective program that caters to the interests of our learners. Students will have the opportunity to study two electives per semester, for a total of four for the year.
Year 7 students have the opportunity to study:
• Drama
• Food studies
• High performance athlete
• How does your garden grow?
• Interschool sport *
• Media
• Music *
• Product design – Material (Wood, Metal and Plastics)
• Product design – Textiles
• System engineering (Robotics/Electronics)
• Writers’ workshop
* Elective can be chosen to study in both semesters.
Williams House Kindergarten
39 Broughton Drive, Belmont 3216
Tel. 03 5241 3556
Butterfield House Kindergarten
240 Great Ocean Road, Torquay 3228
Tel. 03 5264 6803
Junior School - Belmont
39 Broughton Drive, Belmont 3216
Tel. 03 5241 1565
Middle School - Highton 18 Burdekin Drive, Highton 3216
Tel. 03 5241 1899
Senior School - Waurn Ponds
135 Pigdons Road, Waurn Ponds 3216
Tel. 03 5241 1577
Surf Coast Campus
248 Great Ocean Road, Torquay 3228
Tel. 03 5244 8799
Bellarine Campus
40 Collins Street, Drysdale 3222
Tel. 03 5253 2998
Back Creek Farm
Midland Hwy, Scotsburn
Tel. 03 5341 2051
