Junior School
Our vibrant Junior School nurtures young hearts and minds from our Early Learning Centre through to Year 6.
With an inclusive School culture that views each learner as unique, we believe shared and respectful understandings between students, teachers and parents create enriching academic and wellbeing benefits for all children.
Best practice Literacy and Numeracy programs are a hallmark of a Pembroke education, and our Junior School blends the Australian Curriculum with the respected International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP), a curriculum framework applied by hundreds of schools around the world.
Daily Life
Life in Our Junior School
Based on our Girton Campus, our Junior School students are supported by a Class Teacher dedicated to their learning journey, while also enjoying a wonderful selection of specialist-taught programs.
A highlight is Spanish which is studied from ELC to Year 6 and is offered as a language pathway at Pembroke through to Year 12. We also offer co-curricular Languages opportunities in Mandarin, Italian, Hindi, Korean and Polish to support students to maintain and develop languages skills that may be fostered at home. In addition, we provide support with English as an Additional Language (EAL).
Other areas of curriculum focus are Library, Music, Drama, Art, Physical Education and Health. As well as Languages, students also have a vast choice of co-curricular activities across The Arts, Sport and much more.
In addition to academic growth, we believe all young people have leadership potential, and we provide a variety of experiences and opportunities to develop student agency.
Every Day’s a Discovery
Stimulating and collaborative learning opportunities include:
- Staged musical productions in Year 2 and Year 5
- Biennial Artist in Residence Program
- Exciting excursion and camp program
- Participation in interschool events
- IB PYP Exhibition, the learning crescendo of the Junior School journey
Our Head of Junior School, Jessica London
ELC
Early Learning Centre
Our delightful ELC operates five days per week from 8.25am to 2.50pm throughout the four terms of the school year. Children who attend are aged 4, or turn 4 before 1 May of the year they commence.
There are two classes, each with a teacher and qualified early childhood educator who apply guiding principles of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the IB PYP.
The children also enjoy Spanish, Library, Music, Drama, Physical Education and Yoga lessons conducted by a team of specialist teachers.
To learn more about our ELC, click here.
OSHC
Out of School Hours Care
Pembroke also offers a Junior School Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) service which is delivered in partnership with the YMCA. OSHC is open Monday to Friday school days from 7am to 8.30am and 2.45pm to 6pm.
There is an additional cost for this service which is payable directly to YMCA. These charges may be eligible for the Government child care benefit.
The YMCA also offers a Vacation Care service.
More information can be found here.
Visit Us
Personal Tours
Personal Tours can be arranged for families who are unable to attend an Open Day or a Small Group Tour, or who prefer a more personalised experience.
Personal Tours are highly recommended for families wishing to explore our Senior School or Boarding.
To arrange a visit, please contact the Admissions Department via admissions@pembroke.sa.edu.au or +61 8 8366 6217.
Our Vision
Free to be ourselves and find our place as we shape a hopeful future.
Pembroke began when Girton Girls’ School and King’s College united behind the power of co-education.
Our unique learning and caring culture fosters equality of opportunity for all, making us stronger together.