Australian Curriculum
Rose Park Primary School the core curriculum currently includes English, Mathematics, Humanities and Social Sciences, Science, Arts, Languages (Japanese), Health and Physical Education and Technologies.
The Australian Curriculum sets out the core knowledge, understanding, skills and general capabilities important for all Australian students. The Australian Curriculum describes the learning entitlement of students as a foundation for their future learning, growth and active participation in the Australian community. It makes clear what all young Australians should learn as they progress through schooling. It is the foundation for high quality teaching to meet the needs of all Australian students.
The Australian Curriculum includes seven general capabilities:
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- Literacy
- Numeracy
- Information and communication technology (ICT) capability
- Critical and creative thinking
- Personal and social capability
- Ethical behaviour
- Intercultural understanding
These general capabilities encompass the knowledge, skills, behaviours, and dispositions that, together with curriculum content in each These general capabilities encompass the knowledge, skills, behaviours, and dispositions that, together with curriculum content in each learning area and the cross-curriculum priorities, will assist students to live and work successfully.
The Australian Curriculum gives special attention to these three priorities:
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- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures
- Asia, and Australia’s engagement with Asia
- Sustainability
Cross-curriculum priorities are embedded in all learning areas.
In addition to the Australian Curriculum, Rose Park Primary School also aligns with the South Australian Curriculum, which integrates the national standards while addressing the specific needs and context of South Australian students. This ensures that our teaching practices are relevant and responsive to the local community, while maintaining a high standard of education.
For further information refer to the Australian Curriculum.
Year Level Guides
It is parents, families and carers who have the most influence on their children. When families are actively involved in their children’s education, children usually enjoy school and achieve better results.
This section of the website provides information for families and carers about their children and the Australian Curriculum.
The Australian Curriculum sets the goal for what all students should learn as they progress through their school life – wherever they live in Australia and whichever school they attend.
The Keeping Safe: Child Protection Curriculum (KS:CPC) is a child safety program for children and young people from age 3 to year 12.
It aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to:
- recognise abuse and tell a trusted adult about it
- understand what is appropriate and inappropriate touching
- understand ways of keeping themselves safe.
The KS:CPC is mandated in all public preschools and schools in South Australia and is taught by teachers who have completed a full day KS:CPC training course. This world-class, evidence-based child safety program is utilised by a range of other Australian and international schools, ensuring a consistent and effective approach to child protection education.