junior YEARS

Learning and Curriculum

Strong foundations matter. At Trinity, learning begins in a supportive and caring environment, with a balanced and culturally rich curriculum that sets students up for future success.

Our learning and curriculum approach is broad, engaging and holistic, with intentional focus on academic growth alongside social, cultural, sporting and spiritual development.

Focus on Fundamentals

Our Junior Years focus on building strong foundations in literacy and numeracy, while encouraging creativity, collaboration and critical thinking. Students are supported to express ideas, work with others and engage in meaningful, real-world problem solving.

Technology is embedded into everyday learning, supporting engagement and skill development across key learning areas. Learning is thoughtfully paced to build confidence, self-belief and readiness for a smooth transition into the Middle Years.

Passionate Teachers

Our motivated and dedicated Junior Years teachers:

Build strong foundations in literacy, numeracy and inquiry.

Design engaging, age-appropriate learning in safe and supportive classrooms.

Collaborate across year levels to personalise learning and support progress.

Stay current through ongoing professional learning.

Create environments grounded in Christian values and student wellbeing.

Partner closely with families to support each child’s learning journey.

THE INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PYP

The International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) is a globally recognised framework for learners aged 3 to 12. It supports the development of the whole child, encouraging curiosity, critical thinking and a strong sense of self as students engage with learning both in the classroom and beyond.

Through inquiry-led learning, the PYP equips students with the skills, understanding and mindset needed for future learning and life in a connected world.

Students benefit from this program by:

Developing independence and agency in their learning.

Building cultural awareness through the study of a second language.

Gaining the skills to engage confidently in an increasingly global and changing world.

ICT: 21ST CENTURY LEARNING

Technology at Trinity is embedded across the curriculum, supporting learning in ways that are interactive, collaborative and purposeful. Digital tools are used to enhance learning experiences, encourage creativity and build skills that students need in a rapidly changing world.

Rather than sitting apart as a standalone subject, technology is integrated into everyday learning, creating media-rich classroom environments where students can explore, create and connect.

Prep to Year 3
Students in Prep to Year 3 use college-provided iPads to support and extend learning across key curriculum areas.

Years 4 and 5
Students in Years 4 and 5 use a personal laptop, supporting increased independence, collaboration and digital skill development.

INNOVATIVE LEARNING SPACES

Our learning spaces are designed to provide our students with flexibility, movement and choice, creating environments that respond to how students learn best.

Rather than fixed desks, classrooms feature a range of furniture and seating options including desks, chairs, wobble stools, cushions, lounge seating, high tables and creative work areas. Students move between spaces depending on the learning task, building a sense of shared ownership of the classroom and greater independence in how learning is approached.

Different tasks call for different environments. Focused work may take place at desks, while collaborative discussion, research or problem-solving might happen at high tables, on mats or in shared seating areas. These spaces are intentionally set up by students and teachers together, aligned to learning goals.

Teachers collaborate closely to design engaging learning experiences that encourage independence, curiosity and deep thinking. This flexible approach supports students to take greater responsibility for their learning and continue to thrive in dynamic, supportive environments.

LEARNING EXTENSION

Trinity is proudly non-selective and recognises that some students benefit from learning experiences that extend beyond core curriculum expectations. For students with advanced abilities, we provide opportunities to engage with more complex ideas, deeper thinking and greater challenge in age-appropriate ways.

Learning extension is embedded across the Junior Years through targeted workshops and project-based experiences that build on classroom learning. From Year 4, students can access extension in Mathematics and Literacy, supporting deeper understanding and skill development.

In Year 5, students also have opportunities to develop debating and public speaking skills, including participation in interschool competitions across the Gold Coast.

LEARNING SUPPORT

Trinity provides targeted learning support across the Junior Years to ensure students are supported at their point of need.

In Prep to Year 3, selected students may participate in MiniLit or MacqLit intervention programs, offering focused support in foundational reading and writing skills. Students are assessed regularly, grouped according to individual needs and exit the program once they have achieved the intended outcomes or are working at year level. Additional in-class support is also provided through teachers and learning assistants across Mathematics and other curriculum areas.

From Year 3, research-informed practice guides our approach, with a strong focus on in-class support. Additional teachers and learning assistants work alongside classroom teachers, with flexible groupings that respond to student needs. In Years 4 and 5, students engage in differentiated Literacy programs tailored to individual learning goals.

Differentiation and goal setting are central to our approach, allowing learning to be personalised while maintaining high expectations and meaningful challenge for every student.