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• Keen Minds
  • Prep
  • Junior School
  • Middle Years
  • Secondary School
  • Christian Education
  • Life Skills
  • Sports
  • Creative Arts
  • Technological & Applied Studies
  • Learning Outside The Classroom
  • Discovery Programmes
  • Gifted and Talented
  • Classroom Support
  • Library Resources
• Faithful Hearts
  • Sense of Belonging
  • Care Structures
  • Service to Others
  • Student Leadership

Brittany says "I love my school"

Year 4 group tackles a Science problem

From the production of Seussical

Year 5 camp

Junior School

A Special Environment

Visit Danebank Junior School at any time and you will discover a happy, safe and vibrant learning environment with many and varied activities that engage and develop students’ keen minds. Teaching staff are fully qualified and committed to the development of each individual student. Teachers work in collaboration with families in pursuit of the best outcomes for each student so that each girl may reach her academic potential.

Kindergarten Video

Click on the address below to see a video of Kindergarten’s Favourite Moments at School
watch?v=GZyfHqSk8Pc

Learning Programmes

The curriculum consists of [link to other pages where suitable]:

• English, Mathematics, Science and Technology, Studies of Human Society and Environment, Christian Education, Physical Education and Health.
• Creative activities include Visual Arts, Craft, Music and Drama.
• Two specialist computer laboratories support the Information Technology curriculum which is integrated across all areas of learning.
• A large library supports learning across all areas of the curriculum. Library lessons focus on the development of literacy and information research skills.
• Japanese is taught from Kindergarten.
• Specialist Teachers provide tuition in Sport, Library, Japanese, Music and Christian Education.
• Literacy and numeracy skills are emphasised at all year levels.

All Girls

Girls can do anything at Danebank. Our girls are leaders, performers, artists, experts in using technology and much more. The all-girls environment accommodates the learning needs of girls, unencumbered by any gender restrictions. Girls are expressive beings. They respond well to working in groups and to oral learning situations. At Danebank, girls rule!

Sports

Specialist Sports teachers undertake sports and Health Teaching Programmes. Students can also participate in various sporting competitions including Athletics, Basketball, Cricket, Netball, Soccer, Softball, Tee-ball and Tennis.

Learning outside the classroom

Danebank has developed extensive learning opportunities that take place outside the general classroom. They are an integral part of planned teaching and learning
programmes. These include:

Excursions – to museums, theatres and other places of educational significance.

Camping Programme – This commences at Year 3 level and is hosted by Anglican Youthworks at their four different sites. A developmentally challenging programme is designed in conjunction with teachers and is run by qualified instructors.

Speakers – Presentations from a range of visiting speakers.

Years 5 & 6 - Middle School aged students take part in inter-school Debating, Tournament of Minds Competitions and Leadership training.

Discovery & DanePlus Programmes

Broad-ranging opportunities exist for students to discover and develop their interests, talents and skills.
Click here for Discover Programmes
Click here for DanePlus Programmes

Enrolment

For enrolment in Kindergarten, students must turn 5 years old by 31st March in their year of entry.
Enrolment in other years is offered if vacancies are available. Waiting lists apply.

Click here to go to the enrolments section of this website.