At our school, curriculum is more than a list of subjects. It is the foundation for helping every student grow as a confident learner, capable thinker and active member of their community.
We teach the Australian Curriculum, which sets out the knowledge, understanding and skills students across Australia are expected to learn. This provides families with confidence that every child has access to a high-quality, equitable and consistent education, while allowing our teachers to design learning experiences that reflect the needs, interests and context of our students and school community.
Our curriculum supports students to build strong foundations in literacy and numeracy, while also developing knowledge and skills across English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities and Social Sciences, The Arts, Technologies, Health and Physical Education, and other key learning areas.
Guided by the vision of the Alice Springs (Mparntwe) Education Declaration, we aim to support every student to become the best they can be. Learning at our school helps students develop the knowledge, skills, values and understandings they need for further learning, adult life and positive participation in society.
A strong curriculum also supports the whole child. Through learning experiences across the curriculum, students build social and emotional skills, wellbeing, teamwork, communication, creativity and problem-solving. They learn to think flexibly, work with others, understand different perspectives and contribute respectfully to their community.
We also recognise the importance of preparing students for a changing world. Learning in areas such as digital technologies, design and technology, critical thinking and innovation helps students develop practical skills and confidence for future pathways.
Our teachers bring the curriculum to life through engaging, purposeful and inclusive learning experiences that support students to achieve, grow and thrive.
At Musgrave Hill State School, we offer all eight Learning Areas:
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- Humanities and social sciences
- Health and physical education
- The arts
- Technologies: design and digital
- Languages (Year 4 and 6: Chinese).
Specialist teachers deliver the curriculum in:
- Technologies
- Health and physical education
- The arts (music, dance and drama).