THE RLCB WAY

Primary Curriculum

Curriculum Prep - Six

At Redeemer Lutheran College, Biloela the Australian Curriculum is used in all Key Subject areas.

CHRISTIAN STUDIES

Students participate in weekly Christian Studies lesson formulated with the Lutheran Education Australia Christian Studies Framework.

ENGLISH

Our English program follows the three strands of the Australian Curriculum: Language, Literature, and Literacy. We use evidence-based practices from the Science of Reading, focusing on explicit teaching of foundational skills. Students learn phonics and spelling through a systematic, synthetic approach, supported by phonological awareness and oral language. Vocabulary and comprehension are developed using rich, authentic texts and structured lessons in word origins and meanings.  Writing is taught using The Writing Revolution, which breaks the process into clear, manageable steps. Students build confidence in writing sentences and paragraphs as they progress.

MATHEMATICS

Our Mathematics program is guided by the Australian Curriculum, covering Number, Algebra, Measurement, Space, Statistics and Probability. We focus on building strong foundations in understanding, fluency, reasoning, and problem-solving.  In Prep to Year 2, students learn through the Explicit Mathematics Instruction Program, which provides clear, structured lessons to develop essential skills. From Year 3 onwards, students continue to deepen their mathematical knowledge through engaging activities and real-world applications.

HASS (HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES)

In the Australian Curriculum, the Humanities and Social Sci­ences learning area includes a study of History, Geography, Civics and Citizenship, and Economics and Business.

SCIENCE

Science inquiry skills and practices are used to teach science at Redeemer. This increases an interest in science and expands students’ curiosity and willingness to explore. In doing so, students will increase their ability to solve problems and make informed decisions about current and future applications of science.

HEALTH

The Australian Curriculum Health content is taught by the classroom teacher.

TECHNOLOGIES

In Years 1 to 6, the subject of Technologies comprises two subjects.

  • Design and Technologies

  • Digital Technologies

These subjects ensure that students benefit from learning and working with the traditional, contemporary and emerging technologies that shape our world. Students from Prep to 2 have access to Ipads and laptops are introduced in Year 3  to Year 6 to assist with student learning.

LITERATURE AND RESEARCH PROGRAM

Housed in the Resource Centre, the Literature and Research Program delivers weekly lessons focused on enhancing enjoyment and comprehension of literature while progressively developing research, referencing and information literacy
skills.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION 

Redeemer’s total Physical Education Program comprises several elements.These lessons are enjoyed by each year level once a week. The lessons are conducted by a Physical Education Teacher. Each term there is a different focus for the lessons but developing skills and aerobic fitness are always two key elements.

Term One:     Cross Country /Interhouse Cross Country
Term Two:      Athletics/ Interhouse Athletics
Term Three:   Sport activities, skill development, rules and team work
Term Four:     Swimming/Interhouse Swimming/Interschool Swimming

SPORT

We recognise the importance of encouraging healthy lifestyles and the value that physical activity brings to concentration, wellbeing, and overall learning. For students in Prep to Year 6, a weekly 45-minute Sport lesson is organised in clusters. These sessions allow students to enjoy a variety of games.

Cluster groupings also enable multi-age participation, allowing students to mix with peers and teachers from different year levels and helping to build confidence and connection across the College.

INTERHOUSE COMPETITIONS

Redeemer Lutheran College, Biloela has two sporting houses—Acacia (gold) and Grevillea (red). Families are allocated to a house upon enrolment, and these houses form the basis for our traditional Interhouse competitions.

Cross Country, Athletics and Swimming carnivals are held annually, with an aim of 100% participation from Primary students and strong involvement from Secondary students. These events foster teamwork, school spirit and a healthy sense of competition.

PORT CURTIS AND CAPRICORNIA SPORTS TRIALS

Students in Years 5 to 12 have the opportunity to participate in Port Curtis Trials across a wide range of sports including Touch Football, Soccer, Rugby League, Netball, Swimming, Cross Country and Athletics.

Students selected for Port Curtis teams progress to Capricornia Trials, where further selection can lead to representing at the State Championships. We are proud to see an increasing number of Redeemer students achieving success at these higher levels of competition

CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS’ LEAGUE

The Christian Schools League inter-school sporting competition is where students can look forward to an interschool carnival involving several sporting codes.  Redeemer Lutheran College Biloela participates alongside Trinity College Gladstone, Emerald Christian College, Kingsley College Rockhampton and Discovery Christian College Agnes Water regularly.

THE ARTS 

Teachers and students at Redeemer Lutheran College, Biloela engage in a variety of Music, Art and Speech and Drama. The College has several bands and choirs, which perform on special occasions. Concerts and other performances are held at times to give students the experience of performing on stage.