Melissa Biddle teaches Indonesian to our year 3 to 6 students at Success PS. In the Language classroom, we learn to speak Indonesian with the help of iPad apps, as well as more traditional language learning techniques! We also make good use of the WA Curriculum programme “Ketawa”, which looks at various aspects of Indonesian culture as well as intensive language learning.
As one of the world’s largest nations, and of course our closest geographical neighbour, Indonesia is a fascinating and varied country. It is hoped that by studying the language at an early age, we will gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of the country beyond the beaches of Bali.
Jenny Gaunt provides weekly music lessons to students from Pre-Primary to Year 6. Classes include movement, singing, playing a range of instruments, listening, reading, writing and creating music.
All students are encouraged to involve themselves with Music to the best of their ability. Music plays an important role in children’s development: it assists their academic achievement, enhances brain function and strengthens memory and concentration. It also fosters social and emotional wellbeing by helping students express their thoughts and feelings.
The IMSS program is offered in clarinet, flute, trumpet, trombone, baritone and classical guitar. Students are selected for these placements in Year 4, begin lessons in Year 5, and continue through Year 6. Choir is available for Year 5 and 6 students, who participate in the One Big Voice Festival as well as other performance opportunities throughout the year. Private drum tuition is also offered at the school.
Please see www.musicatsuccess.com for more information on the Music program at Success.
Clifford Taylor teaches Physical Education (skill development) to students in Pre-Primary to Year 6 classes as well as resourcing our Year 5 and 6 teachers to enable them to run a weekly sport session for our students on Fridays. We cover a variety of sports and physical activities throughout the year and compete in the Cockburn Central Sports Association (CCSSA) Interschool Carnivals which comprise of eleven schools.
Our Physical education teaching programme is as follows…
Term 1
Juniors: Gymnastics, locomotion, ball manipulation
Seniors: Volleyball and Basketball
Term 2
Juniors: Cross Country, Soccer, AFL,Netball
Seniors: Cross Country, Soccer, AFL, Netball & Modcrosse
Term 3
Juniors: Athletics (sprinting, tabloid games)
Seniors: Athletics (track and field, team games & tabloid games)
Term 4
Juniors: Cricket, T-Ball, Golf, Small Ball Sports, In Term Swimming
Seniors: Cricket, T-Ball, Golf, In Term Swimming
At Success Primary School, our Visual Arts program is proudly aligned with the Western Australian SCSA curriculum and committed to providing an inclusive, inspiring, and skill-building arts education for all students from Pre-primary to Year 6. We believe that every child should have equitable access to high-quality materials, diverse artistic experiences, and the opportunity to express their creativity in meaningful ways.
Our program is designed to follow student interests while nurturing a lifelong love and appreciation of visual arts. Through developmentally appropriate projects, students build foundational skills, explore processes, and come to understand that artistic growth is a continuous journey, one that deepens through time, effort, and reflection. Whether discovering colour mixing in early years or exploring composition and media in upper primary, students are encouraged to take creative risks, celebrate originality, and recognise the value of artistic practice in everyday life.
