Special Programs

At Stockdale Road we provide a range of programs that support our classroom programs.  These programs all focus on the development of the individual.

Specialist Programs

• Art
• Library
• Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Computer Skills
• Physical Education
• Literacy Support
• Reading Recovery

Key Feature Programs

Welfare program

Stockdale Road employs a Welfare Officer, Lisa Switzer.  Lisa is a trained teacher and works with students on personal development, group dynamics and conflict resolution.

BlUEARTH

Stockdale Road has a number of trained Bluearth Staff.  These staff run a number of activities at lunchtime to support our Welfare Program.

Lunch-time Activities

Many Activities are run at lunchtimes.  They include Art, Library and ICT.  Stockdale Road also runs the PALS program (Peers as Leaders) at lunchtime.  This program was established with a focus on student activity and we won the State-wide Award in 2009 for this initiative.  Other programs run such as scrapbooking.

Friendship Place

The Junior School Council run games and activities at lunchtime for children who may not have someone to play with.

Clubs

The 5/6 Team run a ‘Clubs’ program each week.  The children can be involved in photography, cooking, sport and a range of other activities

Junior school Council

Stockdale Road’s Junior School Council involves elected representatives from grades 3-6 who meet on a weekly basis to:

• Run Friendship Place (A designated area in the school with lots of activities for student’s if they have no one to play with at lunchtimes)
• Organise fundraising events for local charities and school based projects
• Participate in Latrobe City’s Meals On Wheels Program
• Run a Weekly recycling can program