Learning and Teaching at St Pius Banyo

At St Pius V, Banyo, we are dedicated to delivering a high-quality education that values each student as an individual and nurtures them as lifelong learners.

Our Vision for Learning and Teaching reflects our commitment to the Alice Springs (Mparntwe) Education Declaration, guiding our educational programs and practices at St Pius.

Students in school uniforms sitting at a table drawing and writing together in a classroom

At St Pius, we believe:

  • Everyone can learn
  • Every learner is unique
  • The curriculum offers opportunities for relevant, rich and rigorous learning
  • Education is essential for becoming global citizens
  • the best learning and teaching opportunities are grounded in evidence-informed best practice.

Teaching & Learning at St Pius V is informed by:

  • Australian Curriculum
  • Brisbane Catholic Archdiocese Religious Education Curriculum Framework
  • Brisbane Catholic Education Learning and Teaching Framework, Education Strategy and Model of Pedagogy

The Australian Curriculum and Religious Education Curriculum are used to:

  • provide engaging, differentiated learning experiences for each student
  • enable deep learning and student efficacy and agency
  • provide a positive learning environment which develops confident and resilient students.
  • encourage all members of our school community to enhancing the Catholic identity of St Pius V.

Our curriculum and education plans at St Pius V emphasise opportunity, inclusivity, and flexibility for all students. Students engage in a diverse range of learning experiences across the Australian Curriculum, including:

  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) - Prep – Yr 6 History & Geography, Years 3-6 Civics & Citizenship, Years 5-6 Economics & Business
  • Science
  • Health & Physical Education
  • Technologies (Design & Digital)
  • The Arts (Visual Arts, Drama, Dance, Music and Media Arts)
  • Languages (Years 4-6 Japanese)
  • Religious Education

St Pius Primary School poster showing vision, mission and values with photos of students learning together

St Pius Primary School vision poster highlighting thinking, communicating, creating and contributing

Learning and Teaching in Brisbane Catholic Education

Articulated in our Vision for Learning and Teaching is our commitment to achieving the two goals of the Alice Springs Declaration (Education Council, 2019) which requires partnership between communities, families and carers, and young Australians.

As a Catholic Christian community, we strive to educate everyone to live the gospel of Jesus Christ, becoming successful, creative, confident, active, and informed learners who are empowered to shape and enrich our world.

Below is the Brisbane Catholic Education Learning and teaching Framework and the BCE Model of Pedagogy that informs all that we do at St Pius Catholic School.

Brisbane Catholic Education strategy diagram showing goals and objectives for students, staff and community

The BCE Learning and Teaching Framework:

Learning and Teaching Framework diagram outlining beliefs, teaching, learning and overall goals

The BCE Model of Pedagogy:

Model of Pedagogy diagram showing evaluate, respond, activate, establish and focus stages related to learning

© Brisbane Catholic Education, St Pius Catholic School (2025)