Specialists

Visual Art

The Visual Arts program at MSPS is taught by a qualified Specialist Art teacher, with each student participating in one 50-minute session each week. The program offers students in Foundation to Year 6 an opportunity to explore and experiment with a wide range of skills, techniques and process with a focus on the artistic elements of colour, line, shape, pattern, texture, space and form. Students express their ideas, observations and imaginations through the use of a wide range of media such as drawing, painting, textiles, printmaking, collage, construction and digital art. The program also exposes students to artworks from a range of places, times and cultures, including artwork by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Students often have the opportunity to participate and contribute to whole school collaborative artworks and installations. Student work is displayed in the classroom, around the school and every student brings home a folio of completed artworks at the end of each year.

French

The French program at MSPS runs from Year 1 to Year 6. All classes currently receive 50 minutes of French each week.
At MSPS, the focus is on helping students become confident and active users of the French language. The program fosters an immersive and meaningful environment where language acquisition occurs naturally. Learning is built through engaging and relevant contexts such as storytelling, music, games, cultural exploration, classroom rituals, and celebrations. French learning is also closely connected to classroom literacy programs.
French at MSPS incorporates aspects of the Extensive Processing Instruction (EPI) approach, including the use of Pared-Down Language (PDL). This approach focuses on:

Targeted vocabulary, selected based on frequency of use, function, and ease of acquisition.
Vocabulary introduced in context, supporting students to understand meaning through natural exposure before being introduced to more specific or complex language.
A strong emphasis on commonly used verbs to support real communication.
Grammar presented implicitly and naturally, mirroring first language acquisition, where structures are absorbed through repeated use in meaningful settings rather than formal instruction.

This natural, communicative approach allows students to build fluency while deepening their appreciation for French culture, stories, songs, and celebrations. Events like Fête de la Musique, Bastille Day, and Fête des Mères bring cultural learning to life and help students connect language with lived experiences.

Physical Education

At MSPS, we promote the rights of all children in the school to participate in a healthy and active lifestyle.

It is our aim to develop students’ confidence in using movement skills and strategies to increase their motivation to become active as well as to improve their performance and maintain a level of fitness. We also aim to build their ability to work cooperatively, be a supportive and encouraging team member and to play fairly within the constructs of a group setting. To help with these outcomes, MSPS has specialist physical education teachers to coordinate and deliver the physical education program.

MSPS also offers a range of specialised programs including:

A swimming program for children from Foundation – 6
A Swimming, Athletics and Cross-Country carnival for students in Years 3-6 with opportunities to compete at district, division, region and state level.
Interschool Sport for Year 6 students
We also have numerous other events which expose the students to a variety of sports and activities.

Performing Arts

Students at MSPS experience a rich and dynamic Performing Arts program allowing multiple opportunities to develop their skills equally in Music, Dance, and Drama. Students are encouraged to explore and express themselves whilst collaborating with others. Our program helps build valuable skills such as empathy, understanding and resilience, within a supportive and inclusive environment.

In Music, students experience playing percussion and stringed instruments. Our instrumental program also offers private lessons in keyboard and guitar during school hours. Students in Years 3–6 have the opportunity to join our school choir which participates in performances throughout the year.

In Drama, students develop confidence, creativity, and communication skills by exploring character, movement, voice, and storytelling. They learn to express ideas, collaborate with others, and build empathy by taking on different roles.

In Dance, students develop physical coordination, creativity, confidence and self-expression. They learn to choreograph, perform, and respond to a variety of dance styles, building body awareness, teamwork, and an appreciation of other times and cultures. In all Arts, critical thinking is encouraged, helping students grow as imaginative, confident learners.

Students can participate biannually in our production—either as main characters or ensemble members—developing performance skills including stage presence, acting and singing or dancing. Students can also volunteer for behind-the-scenes roles, including props, costume, and technical support. Our annual Christmas Carols allows students to showcase their Performing Arts skills within their year level to a live audience, while also giving back to the local community.

Every student is encouraged to explore their creativity, take risks, and celebrate their unique talents—making Performing Arts a highlight of their learning experience. Above all, our program is about students feeling seen, supported, and inspired, helping every child grow, express themselves, and thrive in their own way.

Digital Technologies

At Montmorency South Primary School (MSPS), Digital Technologies is an exciting and essential part of student learning, guided by the Victorian Curriculum. Students build their skills and understanding of how digital systems work, how to design and create digital solutions, and how to think critically about technology in their everyday lives.

Through hands-on activities, coding projects, online safety, movie making, presentations, word processing and digital storytelling, students gain confidence and creativity in using technology. Our goal is to equip students with the skills they need for a digital future while encouraging innovation, collaboration, and problem-solving. We have a strong emphasis on cyber safety, so our students have the knowledge and skills to be smart, safe and responsible users of technology. We are supported by the Cyber Safety Project, who run workshops with our students in Years 4-6 every second year while also providing classroom resources and parent webinars.

Our students in Year 1 and 2 have Digital Technologies as a specialist for a 50-minute session every week. They also have a class set of iPads which can be used as part of their classroom program. Our students in Years 3-6 have a semester of Digital Technology with the other semester being Garden. The Year 3 students have access to a 1-1 school owned iPad and the Years 4-6 students are part of the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program and supply their own device.