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 may have the option of learning and using languages other than English.

The Board of Studies develops a syllabus for each of the 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.