Curriculum

Broad 

Our curriculum promotes the holistic development of our young people including their social, moral spiritual and cultural understanding and sensitivities. 

Balanced 

We believe in subject equity.  Students understand the value of all subject disciplines and do not prioritise some over others. 

Coherent 

Our curriculum is sequenced in a way that ensures students deepen their understanding and become better at a subject over time.  Subject content is carefully mapped to build long term memory underscored by the principle that if nothing is remembered, nothing has been learned. 

Powerful 

Some knowledge is more important than others.  We select and teach the knowledge that “provides the best understanding of the natural and social worlds that we have and helps us go beyond our individual experiences” (Young, 2014). Our students are also taught to understand that knowledge is fragile, contested and constantly evolving.  They are with us to join in the pursuit of answering life’s greatest questions. 

Challenging 

Our curriculum is aspirational and exposes students to the best of what has been thought and said.  Teaching approaches take account of student’s prior knowledge and skills, ensuring that true learning takes place. 

Inclusive 

Our curriculum celebrates diversity and moves beyond a euro-centric world view. Teachers contextualise content, acknowledge the limitations of the field of study and actively prepare our students to advocate equality.