Reception to Year 4
Curriculum
- The Arts : Performing
- The Arts : Visual
- Christian Studies
- English (Literacy)
- Health and Physical Education
- Mathematics (Numeracy)
- Music
- LOTE : German
- Units of Inquiry (Humanities and Social Sciences: incorporating History and Geography)
- Science
- ICT
- Digital Technologies
Camps & Outdoor Activities
- Reception: Extended Day at School
- Year 1-2: Extended Day at School
- Year 3-4: 3 Days, 2 Nights Camp
Junior School Teachers
“I believe every child is a unique creation of God. Each one has their own special talents, and way of looking at the world. Our role is to help them develop a love for learning, to discover their talents, and to use them for their own benefit and the benefit of others”
“Relationships are a key part of teaching and learning. My aim as a teacher is to provide students with
a safe place to learn. I strive to give students lessons that are fun, meaningful and engaging, pushing them to learn and grow. It is a privilege to be part of shaping children’s lives and inspiring them to do their very best each day.”
“I have been blessed with the opportunity to teach Year Ones at Crossways Lutheran School this year.
I grew up in Lobethal in the Adelaide Hills with my family. I have always been a part of Lutheran Education having attended Lutheran schools. I have also been heavily involved with my home church in Lobethal which has continued to grow my passion for Christ. Besides my love for teaching my other interests include netball and music. I am excited to see how I can be involved in the community of Ceduna and look forward to the year ahead!”
“I am so very thankful to have been welcomed into the Crossways family in mid 2017 and to continue my journey with them in 2018.
Children are amazing beings of wonder and excitement and I am so very privileged to work with them everyday in a place that fosters such dispositions for learning. Seeing the excitement and pride students display when they grasp a new concept or are simply enjoying a leaning activity, is what pushes me to continue to provide fun and educational learning programs for my students.
Having worked in the Middle School and now Junior School, I have been able to form strong relationships with the staff and students of Crossways. Forming relationships within the school community is a high priority for me and I am always working towards strengthening existing relationships and building new ones. I am looking forward to my future here in Ceduna and with Crossways Lutheran School.”
“Hello, my name is Donna Bahr and I am the new Year 3-4 teacher at Crossways Lutheran School. I have moved to Ceduna from Victor Harbor, South Australia. I have a passion for helping others and feel a great sense of pride at seeing my students grow and succeed through both personal and academic challenges.
I believe students learn best when they are balanced and nurtured in a safe, welcoming and caring environment. As such, I strive to develop and maintain positive relationships with my students, where a sense of belonging is created, and students feel accepted for who they are. I aim to teach through meaningful and value-based learning opportunities, where students learn about values, while also developing skills related to critical and creative thinking and problem-solving. Through my teaching, I support the ethos of Christian values, where each student is seen as a unique person created by God. As a teacher, my aim is to help students achieve their dreams and become what God intended them to be. Through morning devotions, I encourage students to learn about values, such as integrity, respect, honesty, resilience, empathy and compassion.
I look forward to working with the Year 3-4’s and becoming part of the Crossways family.”
“School should be a place which students are provided with a safe environment which they feel supported to grow as learners, leaders and confident individuals.
In the classroom, I encourage students to be involved and engaged within their learning and be able to communicate and collaborate with others. It is important to make lessons meaningful and relevant to the them so that they have the skills to succeed within the community and into the future.”
“I believe that for each individual education is a life-long journey, and as teachers, we equip students with the necessary foundations for their future, learning which will broaden their choices in later life.
As teachers we aim to engender each child with a love for learning – of not merely knowledge but the skills of how to access information, to become risk-takers where even errors become learning points, to think creatively to solve problems and to realize their God-given potential in every way.”
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“As a foreign language teacher it is my aim to expose students to the German language, as well as bring them closer to other cultures. I endeavour to open students’ minds and broaden their horizons. It has been proven that developing second language abilities in young people helps cognitive abilities. I encourage the students to think outside of the box and sit outside of their comfort zones to attempt using their new knowledge. It is my goal to make the process of learning German as fun and hands on as possible.
Crossways students love a challenge!”
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