In Dance, students develop knowledge, skills and understanding in composing their own dances using the elements and contexts of dance and in performing their own dances and the dances of others from different times and cultures. They also develop knowledge, skills and understanding in appreciating their own dances and those of others.
In the longer term, learning in the Creative Arts assists students in their lifelong learning in the visual arts, music, drama and dance. It also assists students to participate in and contribute to cultural life, to become informed consumers of the arts and culture, to empathise with others, and to consider a range of career paths.
The Creative Arts also provide opportunities for students to respect the views of various social and cultural groups, people with different religions and belief systems and people with disabilities.
The Creative Arts also offers opportunities for students to value the different perspectives of females and males. (Creative Arts K-6 Syllabus Document Board Of Studies: New South Wales)
In the longer term, learning in the Creative Arts assists students in their lifelong learning in the visual arts, music, drama and dance. It also assists students to participate in and contribute to cultural life, to become informed consumers of the arts and culture, to empathise with others, and to consider a range of career paths.
The Creative Arts also provide opportunities for students to respect the views of various social and cultural groups, people with different religions and belief systems and people with disabilities.
The Creative Arts also offers opportunities for students to value the different perspectives of females and males. (Creative Arts K-6 Syllabus Document Board Of Studies: New South Wales)
In Drama, students develop knowledge, skills and understanding in making drama collaboratively by taking on roles and creating imagined situations shaped by the elements of drama, and in performing drama by actively engaging in drama forms. They also develop their knowledge, skills and understanding in appreciating their own dramatic works and those of others.
In Music, students develop knowledge, skills and understanding in performing music of different styles and from different times and cultures by singing, playing and moving, and in organising sound into musical compositions using musical concepts. They also develop their knowledge, skills and understanding in listening to and discussing their own music and that of others.
Creative Arts
Human Society and Its Environment provides a knowledge base for students to gain understandings about change and continuity, cultures, environments and social systems and structures. Students will have opportunities to learn about people and the environments with which they interact. This knowledge base provides the foundation for studies of Australian and world history and geography, for social, cultural and legal studies, for environmental and economic studies, and for citizenship education.
This key learning area provides opportunities for students to ask challenging questions, to be curious and to develop a lifelong love of learning. It focuses on developing inquiry learning skills and providing experiences that are meaningful for students, engaging in actual people, places and issues wherever possible. Through analysing information and values, students can make responsible decisions about social, economic, religious, civic and environmental issues that may affect them now or in the future.( Human Society and Its Environment K-6 Syllabus Document Board Of Studies: New South Wales)
This key learning area provides opportunities for students to ask challenging questions, to be curious and to develop a lifelong love of learning. It focuses on developing inquiry learning skills and providing experiences that are meaningful for students, engaging in actual people, places and issues wherever possible. Through analysing information and values, students can make responsible decisions about social, economic, religious, civic and environmental issues that may affect them now or in the future.( Human Society and Its Environment K-6 Syllabus Document Board Of Studies: New South Wales)
Human Society and Its Environment
Australian Government, Department of Education, Science & Training:
Families Working Out Together-
Some easy ways to assist in your child/s Mathematical Development.
1. Early Years
2. Middle Years
3. Upper Years
Families Working Out Together-
Some easy ways to assist in your child/s Mathematical Development.
1. Early Years
2. Middle Years
3. Upper Years
The study of Mathematics provides opportunities for students to learn to describe and apply patterns and relationships; reason, predict, and solve problems; calculate accurately both mentally and in written form; estimate and measure; and interpret and communicate information presented in numerical, geometrical, graphical, statistical and algebraic forms.
Students will have the opportunity to develop an appreciation of mathematics and its applications in their everyday lives and in the worlds of science, technology, commerce, the arts and employment. The study of mathematics enables students to develop a postive self-concept as learners of mathematics, obtain enjoyment of mathematics, and become self-motivated learners through inquiry and active participation in challenging and engaging experiences.
The ability to make informed decisions, and to interpret and apply mathematics in a variety of contexts, is an essential component of students' preparation for life in the future. To participate fully in society students need to develop the capacity to critically evaluate ideas and arguments that involve mathematical concepts or that are presented in mathematical form. (Mathematics K-6 Syllabus Document Board Of Studies: New South Wales).
Students will have the opportunity to develop an appreciation of mathematics and its applications in their everyday lives and in the worlds of science, technology, commerce, the arts and employment. The study of mathematics enables students to develop a postive self-concept as learners of mathematics, obtain enjoyment of mathematics, and become self-motivated learners through inquiry and active participation in challenging and engaging experiences.
The ability to make informed decisions, and to interpret and apply mathematics in a variety of contexts, is an essential component of students' preparation for life in the future. To participate fully in society students need to develop the capacity to critically evaluate ideas and arguments that involve mathematical concepts or that are presented in mathematical form. (Mathematics K-6 Syllabus Document Board Of Studies: New South Wales).
Mathematics
Personal Development, Health and Physical Education K-6 Syllabus Document Board Of Studies: New South Wales)
skills that enable action for better health and movement outcomes.
fundamental movement patterns and coordinated actions of the body.
the adoption of an active lifestyle.
living and learning in a safe secure environment.
the factors influencing personal health choices.
the development and maintenance of positive interpersonal relationships.
emphasises informed decision making leading to effective and responsible action.
promotes physical activity.
PDHPE is an important key learning area within the primary curriculum as it:
Personal Development, Health and Physical Education
Science education assists students to understand themselves and the environment and provides opportunities for them to develop independent rational thought and responsible action. It emphasises first-hand experiences, investigating, design, problem-solving and clarifying understandings. ( Science and Technology K-6 Syllabus and Support Document Board Of Studies: New South Wales)
Science and Technology
Competence in English will enable students to learn about the role of language in their own lives, and in their own and other cultures. They will then be able to communicate their thoughts and feelings, to participate in society, to make informed decisions about personal and social issues, to analyse information and viewpoints, to use their imaginations and to think about the influence of culture on the meanings made with language. ( English K-6 Syllabus Document Board Of Studies: New South Wales)
English
The Primary Religious Education curriculum aims to assist students to make sense of life in the light of God's revelation. It is our task as Christian educators to help our students access the Word of God in the Scriptures, the Church's living Tradition, and in their own lives and experience. In so doing, we prepare our students to celebrate and respond to God's Word in their living. (Religious Education K-6 Syllabus Documents Catholic Education Office, Sydney)
Religious Education
PARENT EDUCATION