Lower Middle School

These are important, formative years where we seek to develop good learning habits in our students and help them become independent, confident learners in an atmosphere of friendship, fun and improvement. Our best practice delivery in the classroom and our membership of the CIC Association for sporting and cultural activities, ensures that our educational offering caters to all interests and needs and that the academic, spiritual, physical and social development of the individual is nurtured in the most comprehensive manner.

The core curriculum of Years 5-7 is delivered by the class teacher and consists of:

• Religious Education
• Mathematics
• English
• Science
• History/Geography
• Formation

Specialist teachers provide their educational expertise in the areas of:

• Information Technology
• Physical Education
• Japanese
• Drama
• Music
• Art

The Lower Middle School of St Joseph’s College, Gregory Terrace, thrives on the partnerships inherent within a successful community that values and respects the individuality of every learner.