Key Learning Areas

English

English is the key learning area where students develop

knowledge, skills and understandings about English language and literature.

Literacy

Literacy is the ability to read and use written information and to write appropriately in a range of contexts.  

Literacy involves the integration of speaking, listening and critical thinking with reading and writing.

Talking and Listening    

Reading                             

Writing                                 

                                                                                                                                                   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mathematics                           

Mathematics is organised into:

Working Mathematically which encompasses five interrelated processes –

Questioning, Applying Strategies, Communicating, Reasoning, and Reflecting.

and five strands including:

Numbers 

• Whole Numbers

• Addition and Subtraction

• Multiplication and Division

• Decimals and Fractions

• Chance

Patterns and Algebra

• Patterns and Algebra

Data

• Data

Measurement.                    

• Length

• Area

• Volume and Capacity

• Mass

• Time

Space and Geometry                                                                                        

• Three-dimensional Space

• Two-dimensional Space

• Position

Science and Technology      

All stages

Students will develop their knowledge and understanding of:

• Built environments

• Information and Communication

• Living Things

• Physical Phenomena

• Products and Services

• Earth and its Surroundings

Students will develop skills in investigating, designing and making and using technology.

Human Society and its Environment   

All stages

Through four syllabus strands, your child will learn about:

• Change and continuity in their lives, the lives of others, in communities and in places in Australia and other parts of the world, including significant events and people that have affected the lives of Australians;

• Cultures – including traditions, religions, beliefs and customs of people in Australia and other parts of the world, both past and present;

• Environments – natural and built environments in their local area, Australia and other parts of the world, including locating these environments on different maps and responsible environmental practices;

• Social systems and structures that help to meet the needs of people in Australia, including the government systems of Australia and the principals of democracy.

Creative and Practical Arts

All stages

Students will develop knowledge and understanding by being involved in learning experiences of:

• Visual Arts –  making and appreciating artworks

• Music – performing, organising and listening to various musical concepts

• Drama – making, performing and appreciating performances

• Dance – performing, composing and appreciating dance

Personal Development, Health and Physical Education

All stages

Students will develop their knowledge and understanding that will enable them to adopt and lead healthy and fulfilling lives in areas of:

• Active Lifestyle               

• Games and Sports                          

• Growth and Development

• Gymnastics                     

• Personal Health Choices                

• Interpersonal Relationships

• Safe Living                      

• Dance

Students will develop skills in communicating, decision-making, Interacting, moving and problem-solving.