Curriculum

English

English empowers learners to act critically and creatively, and to make meaning in our worlds. In English lessons learners develop their capacity to actively listen, read, analyse, question and interpret information; whilst learning to communicate orally, visually and in written modes.

English learning includes:

• Rigorously teaching The Big 6 of Literacy: oral language, phonological awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension.
• Comprehensive phonics, spelling, and reading instruction using Department Phonics and Spelling Scope and Sequences.
• Explicit teaching of text types and genres for writing skills development.
• Application of writing processes through multisensory experiences, including handwriting and keyboarding.

Our school is committed to nurturing learner’s English dispositions by fostering resilience, curiosity, resourcefulness, empathy, and reflection, empowering them to thrive in diverse learning environments.

Mathematics

Mathematics empowers learners to think critically and make informed decisions which help them thrive in our everyday lives. It helps learners innovate, continuously shaping their future, turn problems into opportunities, and discover the possibilities of the unknown that will sustain and change their world.

Mathematics learning includes:

• Equipping learners to apply mathematical thinking confidently.
• Focusing on problem solving, understanding, fluency, flexibility, and reasoning.
• Engaging learners with challenges in various contexts.

In the SA Mathematics curriculum, dispositions are developed and strengthened over time through a range of learning opportunities. Positive dispositions enable learners to embrace struggle, see mistakes as a natural part of learning, investigate what they are curious about, draw on their knowledge and skills, as well as peers and resources, and develop a reflective approach.

Humanities and Social Sciences (HaSS)

Humanities and Social Sciences develops learner’s sense of wonder by connecting them to past, present and future human and physical worlds.

HASS learning includes:

• Cultivating understanding of identity and place.
• Exploring diverse cultures, beliefs, and values in school, wider, and global communities.
• Empowering learners to make informed decisions as active citizens.
• Encouraging historical, environmental, social, and economic thinking.

Technologies

Through the Technologies learning area, learners develop thoughtful solutions to real-world problems to improve the interconnected wellbeing of themselves, others and the planet.

The Technologies curriculum is organised into 2-year bands and has 2 distinct but connected subjects, Design and Technologies and Digital Technologies.

Design and Technologies learning  includes:

• Food and fibre production.
• Food specialisations.
• Engineering principles and systems.
• Materials and technologies specialisation.

Digital Technologies learning includes:

• Exploring how devices are designed, created and used in a range of digital experiences.
• Accessing a range of devices and a STEM learning space for enhanced learning.

Keeping Safe: Child Protection Curriculum

The Keeping Safe: Child Protection Curriculum (KS:CPC) is required for all children and young people in our school. It’s taught each year by teachers who have completed a full-day KS:CPC training course.  

It teaches children to: 

• recognise abuse and tell a trusted adult about it 
• understand what touching is appropriate and inappropriate  
• understand ways of keeping themselves safe. 

Visit Keeping Safe: Child Protection Curriculum information for parents and carers for more information.