Inquiry Learning

At Glen Huntly Primary School, our Inquiry Learning program is a dynamic and engaging approach that places students at the centre of their learning. Aligned with the Victorian Curriculum, Inquiry Learning integrates key Humanities subjects including History, Geography, Civics and Citizenship, and Economics and Business, enabling students to develop a deep understanding of the world around them.

Through carefully designed units of work built around rich questions and real-world contexts, students are encouraged to explore, investigate and make connections across learning areas. This approach is strengthened through rich, hands-on experiences that support students to become active participants in their learning, developing knowledge while also building important values and perspectives about their community and the wider world.

Some of the engaging Inquiry Learning experiences across the school include:

• Grade 5 and 6 students participating in an “Earn and Learn” Market Day, where they develop small businesses, apply economic concepts and build financial literacy skills.
• Grade 4 students visiting the Poly Woodside museum ship and learning about colonial Australia.
• Grade 3 students exploring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, building respect and understanding of Australia’s First Nations peoples.
• Grade 2 students visiting Melbourne Museum to deepen their understanding of history and culture through interactive exhibits.
• Grade 1 students visiting Melbourne Zoo to learn about endangered animals and the importance of conservation.
• Foundation (Prep) students visiting a local farm to learn about food production, sustainability and the environment.

A strong focus of our Inquiry Learning curriculum is the development of key transferable skills. Students are explicitly supported to build problem-solving, critical and creative thinking, collaboration and communication skills. These capabilities are embedded across all learning areas and are essential for success in school and beyond, helping students analyse information, ask thoughtful questions and work effectively with others.

Through Inquiry Learning, students are empowered to be curious, reflective and informed learners who can think deeply, work collaboratively and take meaningful action in their world.