Educational Program & Curriculum (Australian Curriculum v9.0)

 

At Taqwa School, our educational program is grounded in the Australian Curriculum Version 9.0. We provide a rigorous, balanced, and future‑focused learning pathway from Kindergarten to Year 10, ensuring every student develops strong foundations in knowledge, skills, and character.

Our curriculum is designed to:

• meet all national and state requirements
• support student wellbeing and achievement
• reflect our school’s values, faith/ethos, and community
• prepare students for life, learning, and work in a changing world

Families are partners in learning. We are committed to making curriculum information clear, transparent, and easy to access.

What Students Learn

Learning is organised through the Australian Curriculum learning areas:

Foundation – Year 6 (Primary)

Students learn through:

• English
• Mathematics
• Project
• Science
• Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS)
• Health and Physical Education (HPE)
• The Arts (Dance, Drama, Media Arts, Music, Visual Arts)
• Technologies (Design and Digital Technologies)
• Languages – [Arabic]
• Religious Education

Years 7–10 (Secondary)

Students undertake:

• English
• Mathematics
• Science
• Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS)
• Health and Physical Education (PE)
• The Arts
• Technologies
• Languages (Arabic)
• Coding (Pyhton), Robotics (Vex), Electronics (Ardunio), HTML
• Religious Education

 

How We Teach (Our Approach)

Our teaching is based on evidence‑informed practice and strong relationships. We aim for classrooms that are explicit and structured in core skill areas, rich in inquiry and critical thinking, engaging, inclusive, and values‑aligned, and supportive of differentiation so each child is appropriately challenged.

We incorporate:

• learning goals and success criteria
• feedback for growth
• purposeful use of digital tools
• real‑world and community connections

General Capabilities & Cross‑Curriculum Priorities

Across all subjects, students are supported to develop the General Capabilities, including Literacy and Numeracy, Critical and Creative Thinking, Personal and Social Capability, Ethical Understanding, Intercultural Understanding, and Digital Literacy.

We also embed the Cross‑Curriculum Priorities:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
• Asia and Australia’s Engagement with Asia
• Sustainability

Assessment, Reporting & Progress

Assessment is used to support learning and measure achievement against curriculum standards.

Families receive:

• ongoing feedback through learning platforms and teacher communication
• formal reports twice per year
• parent‑teacher interviews and learning conferences
• clear information about student achievement levels and next steps

Curriculum Information for Families (Accessibility)

To ensure families can easily understand and engage with our curriculum, we provide:

1. Curriculum Overviews

Each year we announce:

• whole‑school curriculum overview through year level parent meetings
• term learning snapshots, including key topics and assessment tasks (available on request)2. Parent Information Sessions

We run curriculum and learning information sessions throughout the year, including:

• Start‑of‑year “Meet the Teacher”
• Year transition information sessions (e.g., Year 6–7)
• targeted workshops (e.g., Literacy, Numeracy, Digital Safety, Senior Pathways)
• Year level parent meetings discussing the curriculum and the program

Dates are announced to parents via email on our newsletter.

3. Ongoing Communication

We keep families informed via:

• newsletters and email updates
• class and year‑group messages
• parent portal announcements
• school surveys and feedback forums

When curriculum updates are proposed, families are notified in advance, with:

• an explanation of the change
• the reason for the change
• how student learning will be supported
• opportunities for parent questions and feedback

Supporting Every Learner

We believe every student can succeed with the right support.

Inclusive Education & Adjustments

Students with learning needs receive support aligned with:

• Individual Learning Plans (ILPs)
• classroom adjustments (i.e., scaffolded tasks)
• small‑group or targeted intervention
• collaboration with families and external professionals

 

Extension & Enrichment

High‑achieving students may be offered:

• enrichment projects
• subject acceleration where appropriate
• academic competitions and clubs
• leadership and community learning opportunities

Accessing Curriculum Documents

Families can view curriculum information at any time:

• Scope & Sequence / Curriculum Maps (Program files): available on request
• Assessment Schedule (Years 7–10): available on request
• School Policies: Assessment, Homework, Student Wellbeing, etc

If you would like help understanding any aspect of the curriculum, please contact us. We are happy to meet with families and explain learning pathways in detail.

Contact Us About the Curriculum

 

Your teachers and/or coordinators would be very happy to discuss the details of the curriculum. However, for detailed information please contact:

Assistant Principal (Teaching & Learning):
Fethullah Erdogan
Fethi.erdogan@taqwaschool.act.edu.au