School Policies ...

Specimen Hill's management policies and programs are constantly reviewed to ensure our children receive the very best education possible, reflecting our community's expectations to promote traditional values, whilst keeping abreast of the very latest in learning.

As part of this commitment Specimen Hill offers:-

• School Charter with a structured approach to discipline
• compulsory school uniform
• weekly school assemblies
• regular reporting of student progress through parent/teacher interviews and written pupil reports
• Annual Report and Executive Summary
• weekly school newsletter ('The Speci Express')
• an active 'Sun-Smart' program.
• Out of School Care program.

Programs & Activities ...

Specimen Hill offers a large number of specially designed programs to ensure all students receive a well-rounded and meaningful education. As well as the traditional areas of Maths and English (reading, writing, listening and speaking) our broad curriculum includes:

• Music (school choir, guitar, recorder, guitar, percussion and keyboard)
• Performing Arts - drama & dance
• Reading Recovery and Language Support programs
• Specialist Indonesian (LOTE) - Prep to Year 6
• Specialist Library
• Computer & Technology programs to enhance learning
• Specialist Art & Craft
• Science & Environment programs
• Specialist Physical Education (gym, swimming, camping and athletics)
• Out of school activities (basketball, netball & volleyball)
• Health & Personal Development
• 'Special learning needs' support
• Excursions