The Australian Curriculum
The Australian Curriculum is designed to help all young Australians to become successful learners, confident and creative individuals, and active and informed citizens. Presented as a developmental sequence of learning from Foundation - Year 10, the Australian Curriculum describes to teachers, parents, students and others in the wider community what is to be taught and the quality of learning expected of young people as they progress through school.
The three-dimensional design of the Foundation – Year 10 Australian Curriculum recognises the importance of disciplinary knowledge, skills and understanding alongside general capabilities and cross-curriculum priorities.
Disciplinary knowledge, skills and understanding are described in the eight learning areas of the Australian Curriculum: English, Mathematics, Science, Health and Physical Education, Humanities and Social Sciences, The Arts, Technologies and Languages. The latter four learning areas have been written to include multiple subjects, reflecting custom and practice in the discipline. In each learning area or subject, content descriptions specify what young people will learn,and achievement standards describe the depth of understanding and the sophistication of knowledge and skill expected of students at the end of each year level or band of years.
Link to Australian Curriculum website (http://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/)
K-6 Curriculum
The K- 6 teaching and learning programs at Harrison are created using the Australian Curriculum (ACARA). The Australian Curriculum, describes what students should learn as they progress through schooling. The curriculum sets out essential knowledge, understandings, skills and capabilities, providing a national standard for student achievement in core learning areas.
Core Learning Areas
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- Health and Physical Education
- Humanities and Social Sciences (HaSS)
- The Arts
- Technologies
- Languages
Our teaching and learning programs at Harrison are designed to ensure that students’ learning is inclusive, and relevant to their experiences, abilities, and talents. Our staff work with students, families, and our community to assist students to develop as informed and active members of our multicultural society.
Inclusion
Harrison School is inclusive, catering for all students and their diverse learning needs. We offer two Disability Education programs for identified students.
These include;
- The Inclusion Support Program, which resources reasonable adjustments in a general education classroom with same-aged peers.
- A Disability Education program, which typically offers a smaller class size, a quiet space for regulation, as well as time learning with same-aged peers.
Enrichment Opportunities
Harrison School offers a number of enrichment activities to further engage and extend student interests. These opportunities include SRC, Robotics Club, Deadly Mob, Decathlon, Rostrum Public Speaking, Tournament of the Minds, ICAS, Choir, Ukulele, Sustainability, Chess, Performing Arts, Band, and Harrison School Sporting Carnivals, Gala Days and Homework Club.