School Structure

Preschool

At Alyangula Preschool we provided an integrated approach to teaching and learning. Through a balance of child led learning, adult guided learning and adult led learning children have the opportunity to learn and practice developmentally appropriate skills needed for a successful start to school.

It should be noted that preschool is part time schooling. Children attend for 15 hours per week. Transition is the first year of full time schooling and in other states may be called Reception or Prep. In the Australian Curriculum it is referred to as Foundation.

Age of Entry

Children are eligible to start in preschool at the beginning of the term if they have turned 3 year adn 6 months of age prior to commencement of term.

Session Times

Kookaburra Group 

Monday and Wednesday 8:00am to 2:30pm

Friday 8:00am to 11:00am

Lorikeet Group

Tuesday and Thursday 8:00am to 2:30pm

Friday 8:00am to 11:00am

Primary 

At Alyangula Area School, students from Transition to Year 6 are taught in a combination of single-year and multi-age classes, with a strong focus on differentiated teaching through whole-class, small-group, and individual learning opportunities.

Early Years learners (Transition–Year 2) engage in evidence-based programs such as Read Write Inc. Phonics, the Kathy Walker Investigations approach, and a Perceptual Motor Program that supports both fine and gross motor skill development. Daily fitness activities are supported through Learning Connections, and students access Health and Physical Education, Music, and Visual Arts through specialist teaching.

Lower Primary students also benefit from hands-on learning in the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program, integrating food, nutrition, and sustainability education.

Upper Primary students extend their learning through On Country experiences, deepening their understanding of local culture, environment, and community. Across all year levels, students engage in STEM, Music, Art, and Health and PE, supported by specialist staff and access to purpose-built spaces such as the Science Laboratory and Trade Training Kitchen.

Secondary & Senior School

In our Middle Years program (Year 7-8), students benefit from face-to-face learning, while the Senior Years programs (9-12) offer a variety of approaches, including face-to-face teaching, NT School of Distance Education (NTSDE), Vocational Education and Training (VET), and School-based work experience opportunities.