Goal Setting
Students set personal learning goals and revisit them regularly, building self-awareness and a habit of reflection from an early age.
Foundation to Year 6
Learning at Carra
Guided by our vision of "Connecting to Self, School, Community and Environment," we provide engaging, personalised learning that nurtures curiosity, creativity and confidence. We deliver the Victorian Curriculum 2.0 from Foundation (Prep) to Year 6, taught in small, often multi-age classes so every child's learning is paced to them personally.
At Carra, the child is truly at the centre. That belief shapes every lesson, every conversation and every goal we set together.
A pillar of our approach
Student Voice and Agency
Students learn best when they have a genuine say in their learning. Student Voice and Agency are embedded throughout our curriculum. Students set goals, reflect on their progress, share ideas and contribute to decisions about how the school runs.
Through leadership opportunities, collaborative learning, goal setting and meaningful feedback, our students learn to advocate for themselves and take real ownership of their learning journey. As a small school, every student's voice matters.
Leadership Opportunities
From classroom roles to whole-school initiatives, every student has the chance to lead, contribute and make a difference.
Collaborative Learning
Working together across year levels, students develop communication, empathy and the ability to learn from one another.
Victorian Curriculum 2.0
What your child will learn
The Victorian Curriculum 2.0 covers a broad range of learning areas. Here is what we teach across Foundation to Year 6, and how we approach each one at Carra.
English
Develops confident readers, writers, speakers and listeners through explicit teaching, rich literature and authentic opportunities to communicate and create.
Mathematics
Fosters curiosity, problem-solving and confidence with Number, Algebra, Measurement, Geometry, Statistics and Probability, applied through hands-on, purposeful experiences.
Science
Students question, investigate and discover through practical experiments and inquiry across biological, chemical, physical and Earth and space sciences.
Humanities
History, Geography, Civics and Citizenship, and Economics and Business: understanding people, cultures, environments and communities.
The Arts
Visual Arts, Music, Drama and performance: creativity, self-expression and collaboration.
Health and Physical Education
Movement skills, teamwork, resilience and knowledge about physical, social and emotional wellbeing.
Technologies
Digital and Design Technologies: using technology safely and effectively to design, create and solve problems.
Languages – Auslan
Students learn Australian Sign Language, building communication skills and an appreciation of Deaf culture and inclusion.
Personal and Social Capability
Self-awareness, emotional regulation, resilience, teamwork and responsible decision-making.
Respectful Relationships & Wellbeing
Wellbeing is embedded across school life; students build positive relationships, manage emotions and show empathy.
A highlight of our programme
The importance of music learning
Music is more than songs or instruments. It is a powerful tool for learning, wellbeing and growth. Research links music education to cognitive development, including memory, attention, language and problem-solving, as well as to social and emotional development: confidence, creativity, resilience, teamwork and a sense of belonging.
Our music programme lets students sing, play, create, perform and appreciate music from a range of cultures, helping every child discover their unique voice. We believe music is an essential part of educating the whole child, and we are proud to make it a priority here at Carra.
See it for yourself
Questions about how your child would learn here? We'd love to talk, or better yet, show you around. Book a tour or get in touch via our enrolment page.