Programmes

LOTE (Language other than English)
The language other than English taught at Port Noarlunga Primary School is Japanese. This curriculum area covers cultural and language studies.
All students Reception to Year 5 attend weekly sessions with a specialist Japanese teacher in our designated LOTE room. The older students participate in Studies of Asia.

Resource Centre
Our School Resource Centre has a most comprehensive range of books available to you and your child on a variety of subjects. The Resource Centre is open during school hours. Volunteer help is always appreciated.  If you are interested please see the Teacher Librarian, Mrs Anne Marie Frey, who works three days a week Tuesday to Thursday.

Physical Education
All students from Reception to Year 7 participate in weekly physical education lessons. Students have the opportunity to be involved in after school sports programmes as well as SAPSASA (South Australian Primary Schools Amateur Sports Association) events.

Instrumental Music and Guitar Lessons
Primary and Middle Years students have the opportunity to participate in the cluster instrumental music programme, operated off-stie. Guitar lessons are held weekly.

Camps and Excursions
Excursions and Camps are regarded as being an important part of the school curriculum, and students are encouraged to attend.
Details of the program are sent to parents concerned before the camp. Parents sign a consent form and provide the necessary medical information.

All school fees must be paid prior to participating in camps.
Class teachers manage the school’s excursion levy.
The cost of camps is in addition to the excursion levy.

Aquatics and Swimming
Reception to Year 4 students have the opportunity to participate in 5 sessions of swimming instruction with qualified instructors. Year 5 to 7 students participate in Aquatics and Beach Safety instruction with qualified instructors for 5 sessions.
This includes activities such as sailing, surfing, kayaking and snorkeling. These are held at the Port Noarlunga Aquatic Centre, Port Noarlunga Beach.