Curriculum

In 2013 we continue to implement the Australian Curriculum.

At Tailem Bend Primary School, teachers plan, teach, assess and report (A-E or word equivalent) to parents using the Australian Curriculum (content and achievement standards) in:

English
Mathematics
Science
History

The Australian Curriculum includes 7 General Capabilities:

Literacy
Numeracy
Information and communication technology (ICT) competencies
Critical and creative thinking
Ethical behaviours
Personal and social competencies
Intercultural understandings

The 3 Cross Curriculum Priorities are:

Sustainability
Asia and Australia’s engagement with Asia
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and culture

The following curriculum areas are taught at Tailem Bend Primary and will gradually move under the Australian Curriculum framework:

Health and physical education – specialist teacher
The Arts
Languages (Chinese) – specialist teacher
Geography

Music is taught by a specialist teacher and students have the opportunity of learning an instrument through the Instrumental Music Services.

Reporting to Parents

Parent/Caregiver Acquaintance Night term 1
Written reports terms 2 and 4

Parents/caregivers are encouraged to make contact with the class teacher throughout the year should they have a concern or query.