At Blackburn Lake Primary School, our whole-school approach to teaching and learning reflects the shared responsibilities of both students and teachers in the learning process. Grounded in current research from cognitive science, neuroscience, and educational psychology, our model is designed to support every student to thrive academically and personally.
The model is built around the high-impact teaching strategies:
Our approach brings together two key elements: how students learn best and how we teach. These elements underpin everything we do, ensuring calm, structured, and engaging learning environments where all students are supported to succeed.
How Students Learn Best
We believe students learn most effectively when they feel safe, calm, and connected. Our classrooms are built on strong routines, clear expectations, and a strong sense of belonging. We introduce new concepts in small, manageable steps, connecting them to prior knowledge to help embed learning in long-term memory. Through regular practice, review, and opportunities to apply knowledge, students build deep understanding, confidence, and the ability to think flexibly and solve problems.
How We Teach
Our teaching is explicit, systematic, and intentional. Each lesson is carefully planned with clear learning goals, a focus on essential prior knowledge, and a logical sequence of instruction. Teachers model new concepts clearly and provide structured support as students practise and apply what they’ve learned. This consistent approach ensures students develop strong foundational skills and progress toward mastery.
At Blackburn Lake Primary School, we are proud to maintain a high-quality, research-informed teaching and learning model that empowers our students and reflects our commitment to educational excellence.
