Curriculum

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Syllabus

Key Learning Areas (KLAs)

The areas of learning for students in Kindergarten to Year 6 are:

  • English

    • Students learn about, and learn to use written language.

  • Mathematics

    • Students develop the ability to investigate and solve non-routine problems.

  • Science and Technology

    • Students learn about natural and man-made environments.

  • Human Society and Its Environment (HSIE)

    • This area deals with peoples' interactions with one another and with their social, cultural and physical environments.

  • Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE)

    • Aims to develop knowledge and understanding, skills, values and attitudes that will help students to adopt active, healthy and fulfilling lifestyles.

  • Creative Arts

    • Students explore and experience different art forms including Dance, Drama, Music and Visual Arts.

  • Languages

    • Students at Avoca Beach Public School have the opportunity to learn French and Italian in Years 5 and 6.

Board of Studies

The Board of Studies is an independent statutory authority of the New South Wales Government. The Board, which has representatives from all areas of education, is responsible for developing a syllabus for each of the above learning areas. Along with a defined aim, each syllabus has a set of objectives and outcomes, expressed in terms of knowledge and understandings, skills, values and attitudes.

Student performance is measured against an Outcomes Based framework, which equates children right across New South Wales.  Visit the NSW Board of Studies site for more information.

TaLe

The Teaching and Learning Exchange (TaLe) provides a dedicated portal for parents, allowing them to access educational information on what their children are studying at school, how they are assessed, how they can support their children at home and where they can go to seek further information.