About
Government primary school in Rowville, Victoria, Australia, offering the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme. Opened in January 1993 and named after T.M. Heany, a local Clerk of Works and Shire Engineer. Emphasises literacy and numeracy, with specialist programs in Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Physical Education and Chinese.
Key facts
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Curriculum
IB PYP
Type
Local school, international programme
- Founded
- 1993
- Ownership
- Government
- Accreditations
- IB
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Languages
- Performing arts
- Visual arts
Campus and school life
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Facilities
- Library
- Gym
Sports
- Physical Education
Arts
- Performing Arts
- Visual Arts
After-school activities
- OSHClub
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