The K-12 learning journey at GSG is full of amazing opportunities.

Students in Kindergarten to Year Two are in the Early Childhood stage of development.  Young children have a natural curiosity about the world, and they are trying to make sense of their experiences.  Young children display an increasing control over their own learning.  This is evident in their rapidly developing ability to relate to others and to events in their immediate surroundings.  The learning activities provided for the young child are generally designed to build upon the child’s previous knowledge and experience.  We have a strong focus on the development of the whole child: their physical, social, cognitive and spiritual development.  Many of the planned activities are personally meaningful, and often allow children to manipulate objects in a discovery approach.  We encourage the development of oral language and phonological awareness in preparation for reading and writing in later years.  Our teachers closely observe the development of the child, and plan activities which will allow the child to grow into the next step. 

As children move on to the Middle Childhood stage (Typically Years Three to Seven) they begin to understand that they are part of a larger community.  Our students in this phase develop social skills by working collaboratively on activities.  There is a gradual shift of responsibility from the teacher to the student as they learn to manage on their own.  During this phase the focus of the learning activities children participate in will often be on developing skills for learning.  We devote time to Literacy and Numeracy skills, often integrated across learning area. 

Although an outcomes approach is used in accordance with the requirements of the WA Curriculum Framework, many essential and traditional learning strategies remain. We makes every effort to cater for the learning needs of each individual in mixed ability classes. Talented students are provided with the opportunity to engage in extension tasks and students with learning difficulties are supported by the Special Needs Co-ordinator.

Middle Schooling

GSG students enter Middle School in Year 7. The educational needs of students in Years 7 – 9 are well catered for by our experienced teaching staff. All Learning Areas of the Curriculum Framework are covered to ensure as broad a range of learning experiences as possible for each student. There are many practical learning opportunities from Outdoor Expeditions to various excursions in the Albany region. Our purpose-built IT lab in the Middle School provides the opportunity for students to enhance their technological literacy.

In Year 7, programmes are developed thematically, with the Home Room teacher ensuring integration of content knowledge and skills in Science, Society and Environment and Technology and Enterprise. In Years 8 and 9, teaching of the various Learning Areas may become more specialized, although we still focus on integration of the processes required for ongoing learning. In these years, the elective programme enables students to enjoy a wide range of alternative learning opportunities from Technology and Enterprise to Dancesport. The WA Curriculum Framework is fully implemented and Reported to parents in the Middle School. Teaching and learning strategies are selected to maximize learning opportunities for all students, and parents are informed of any students experiencing difficulties with the curriculum. Comprehensive reports with outcome levels according to the Curriculum Framework Progress Maps are issued to parents each semester.

GSG is committed to developing culturally aware and broadly educated students. During the learning journey at GSG, all students will have the opportunity to study the Japanese language. The Music programme has developed significantly in recent times. There are in excess of 100 students enrolled in instrumental lessons and our purpose-built facility, created for our Music students. The School is adorned with a range of fascinating visual images created by our students in their study of Art. Drama is another highly valued aspect of the curriculum and Performance Evenings are a showcase of the confidence and acting talent that many GSG students possess.

Senior Schooling

Senior School (Years 10-12) is the final stage of preparation for higher education or the workforce. Year 10 students at GSG study a broad curriculum that includes eight lessons a week of option subjects that range from the Arts (Drama and Music) to practical activities and languages such as: Physical Recreation, Technology and Enterprise, and Japanese. GSG Year 10’s all participate in one week of both an Outdoor Expedition and Work Shadowing at various stages during the year. All Year 10 students are involved in a Special Studies program for two lessons per week, on a rotational basis. The special study program includes: Leadership, Careers Education, Study Skills and Civics.

Christian Studies and Ethics are apart of the Program for all Years 10-12.

Year 11 students are required to study six subjects. The subject choices for students are very broad. Two subjects that were introduced in 2006 include Media Production and Analysis and Digital Media. The School has endeavoured to broaden the opportunities for students who are not inclined towards University entry by providing very suitable Wholly School Assessed (Non-TEE) subjects.

In 2007, Small Business Management and Enterprise, Furniture Design and Technology and Music in Society were added to the Wholly School Assessed programme. The vast majority of Year 12 students are enrolled in the new English Course and the transition from the traditional syllabus approach to an outcomes based approach has been smooth in this learning area.

Year 12 students at GSG are able to choose a subject program that requires them to complete five or six subjects. Most Year 12's are university bound and GSG currently has 45 of its 46 Year 12's studying a TEE programme.In 2007,, we have had an increased number of Year 11 students studying a Wholly School Assessed (Non-TEE) programme. At GSG, we are honouring our commitment to attend to the learning needs of every individual student. Opportunities for individual assistance are provided by teaching staff during after school academic support classes. GSG provides an outstanding learning environment for students with a high quality teaching staff and mutually supportive and positive students.