Redeemer Junior School provides the strongest start to the educational journey for our students. We are excited to have programs, facilities and opportunities that enrich the experience of the youngest members in our community, and we believe these foundations are an investment into an outstanding Prep to Year 12 experience for learners.
As a College providing an education for the whole child, we aim to develop the academic, the emotional and spiritual strengths of our children.
The Junior School consists of Three Home Group classes per year level. Students have a Home Group (or classroom teacher) for the year, but also have the added advantage of working with other teachers within the year level cohort. Home Group teachers, Specialist teachers, Academic Advancement teachers and Teacher Assistants work together as a team to ensure that students are supported, challenged and extended in all aspects of school life.
Mrs Kellie Hardke | Head of Junior School
At Redeemer, our Prep and Year 1 learning community offers a nurturing and supportive environment that marks the perfect start to every child’s educational journey. Here, students are at the heart of everything we do, with a strong emphasis on fostering creativity, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning.
Our early years program focuses on literacy development, including letter-sound relationships, interactive skills, and early writing, which helps to build fluency and confidence in communication. The rich environment of words and literature offers endless opportunities for exploration and discovery.
Each Prep class benefits from a full-time Teacher Assistant, ensuring high-quality teaching and providing additional support for students as they transition into formal schooling. This also allows for personalised pastoral care.
In addition to core subjects, our students enjoy specialist lessons in Mandarin, Music, and Health and Physical Education (HPE), offering diverse opportunities for learning, play, and performance.
Our outdoor space further enriches the learning experience, providing students with the chance to engage with nature and develop their creativity in a hands-on, active environment.
Our approach to early years education is child-centred, curiosity-driven, and encourages creativity through provocations and student-led learning. This approach fosters collaboration, builds confidence, and inspires students to take risks as they embark on their educational journey.
Students in Years 2 to 6 at Redeemer enjoy a vibrant and expansive Junior School campus, which includes a variety of playgrounds such as the Tree Tops Playground, outdoor basketball courts, an oval, a tranquil basin area surrounded by trees, and a Multi-Purpose Centre for indoor activities.
The fully air-conditioned classrooms offer a comfortable, flexible learning environment that supports both individual and collaborative learning approaches.
Our learning spaces are designed to stimulate and care for students, helping them build on their literacy and numeracy skills developed in the early years, while also encouraging critical thinking and teamwork. Project-Based Learning (PBL) is at the heart of our teaching, fostering inquiry, deeper understanding, and meaningful connections to ensure academic growth. Our teachers continuously seek authentic learning experiences that link students to the world around them.
Through cross-campus learning and off-campus excursions, students gain valuable real-world experiences, gradually developing independence and a sense of active participation in society.
Additionally, we offer a wide range of co-curricular opportunities, engaging in various teams, ensembles, choirs, and performance groups to further enhance their skills and interests.
Outdoor Education is a fundamental aspect of Redeemer’s dedication to the personal growth and development of our students, providing unique and often life-changing opportunities. The program is designed to help students from Years 3 to 11 build self-confidence, self-respect, responsibility, and physical fitness, while also promoting an understanding of mental health and well-being. It fosters leadership, teamwork, and an appreciation of God’s creation, encouraging students to recognise the role humans play in caring for the environment and ensuring its future.
By linking the classroom curriculum to outdoor experiences, the program allows students to learn through practical engagement, reflection, and discussion. Students are also challenged to adopt environmentally sustainable practices and develop important personal and social competencies. Throughout the program, they engage in activities that require creativity, organisation, and resourcefulness, all while building resilience and the skills necessary to live harmoniously and sustainably in a rapidly changing world.
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The staff at Redeemer, are passionate about providing a learning environment where students feel valued within a safe, secure and caring community, and nourished through a comprehensive pastoral care program. Our vision is to build a love of learning amongst our students.
Head of Junior School | Mrs Kellie Hardke
Dean of Learning - Junior Years | Mrs Heidi Barnes
Dean of Students Prep - Year 6 | Mrs Leah Storer
Pastoral Care Coordinator Prep - Year 6 | Mr Andy Marshall
Our Resource Centre, Makery, outdoor playgrounds, pool, gardens, Multi-Purpose Centre indoor space, and classrooms are set amongst a lush green landscape where students have the space to learn and play. Learning spaces are designed to accommodate age specific learning needs and whilst embodying contemporary learning design principles. Redeemer Junior School is a very special place for our students to grow and learn.
The school day for all Junior School students commences at 8.25am and concludes at 3.00pm. Before School Care and After School Care is also available as part of Redeemer's OSHC (Outside School Hours Care). Students also have the opportunity of joining the Vacation Care program each holiday period.
Celebrating events and coming together as a community is a key aspect of life in the Junior School, with numerous opportunities for students to engage in special activities. These include Athletics, Cross Country, and Swimming Carnivals, Book Week Celebrations, Camps, Grandparents Day, Lunar New Year Celebrations, Under Eights Day Celebrations, and a variety of Year Level Excursions and Incursions, all of which provide students with memorable experiences and foster a strong sense of community.
At Redeemer, we believe in the importance of parents and caregivers being actively involved in their child's education. To celebrate the successes and milestones of the early years, we offer VIP & Me mornings, providing regular opportunities for parents and caregivers to engage with their children in the classroom. These special mornings create a meaningful connection between home and school, allowing families to experience the joy of learning firsthand and strengthen the bond with their child’s educational journey.
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Rochedale, QLD, 4123, Australia
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