Curiosity Clubs Spark Engagement at Inglewood Primary School

At Inglewood Primary School, curiosity is at the heart of learning. Building on their Teaching for Impact instructional model, the school’s Early Childhood team (K–2) has developed Curiosity Clubs, an innovative initiative designed to nurture inquiry, creativity, and student agency across three ECE sites.

Led by Curiosity Coach Christine McGovern, the program aligns closely with the Western Australian Curriculum, drawing on the general capabilities of Critical and Creative Thinking and Personal and Social Capability. Inspired by inquiry educator Kath Murdoch and guided by their ECE Philosophy (developed with Dr Aimee Fabry from Learning Futures), the clubs integrate play, inquiry and capability development through a balanced pedagogy.

Each Curiosity Club runs for four weeks, providing a focused inquiry cycle where students explore topics that spark their interest. At the start of each term, students participate in a secret ballot to choose their preferred clubs, building excitement, ownership and voice in their learning.

Across the cycle, students engage in thinking routines, collaborative problem-solving and hands-on projects that develop key Learner Assets such as collaboration, communication, and self-management. The process culminates in reflection and celebration, where students share how curiosity and persistence helped them achieve their goals.

Feedback from students informs future club design, ensuring the program remains responsive and inspiring. Through Curiosity Clubs, Inglewood PS is fostering a culture where learning is joyful, curiosity is celebrated and every child sees themselves as an active, capable learner.