Learning

Learning - Literacy

Students become literate as they develop the knowledge, skills and dispositions to interpret and use language confidently for learning and communicating in and out of school and for participating effectively in society. Literacy involves students listening to, reading, viewing, speaking, writing and creating oral, print, visual and digital texts, and…

Learning - Numeracy

Students become numerate as they develop the knowledge and skills to use mathematics confidently across other learning areas at school and in their lives more broadly. Numeracy encompasses the knowledge, skills, behaviours and dispositions that students need to use mathematics in a wide range of situations. It involves students recognising…

Learning - Student Wellbeing

Good health and wellbeing are essential to a child’s education, development and quality of life. At Unley Primary School we are committed to caring for students and ensuring their needs for support, respect and friendship are met. We are proud of our ongoing efforts to develop supportive relationships and a…

ICT / STEM

ICT (Information and Communication Technology) is a strong focus here at Unley Primary School with teachers and students integrating ICT into the teaching and learning on a regular basis. We also recognise the importance of developing students’ 21st Century learning skills through the use of ICT. With technology improving and…

Australian Curriculum - PDFS

The Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authory ( ACARA), services include development of national curriculum, administration of national assessments and associated reporting on schooling in Australia. Click on the below images to view the various stages from Reception (Foundation) through to Year 6. Foundation Years Years 1 - 2 Years…

General Capabilities

The general capabilities within the Australian Curriculum make up a set of knowledge, skills, behaviours and dispositions that can be developed through all the learning areas. Literacy Numeracy Information and communication technology competence Critical and creative thinking Personal and social competence Ethical behaviour Intercultural understanding. Learn more about the general…

Learning - Library

Unley Primary School enjoys a well- resourced library, where students can access a large range of resources. Students visit the library with their class weekly and can borrow resources to enjoy at home. Students Reception to Year 2 are asked to use a material library bag to carry books to…

Curriculum Overview

The learning program from Reception–Year 6 at Unley Primary School is based on the Australian Curriculum. The Australian Curriculum is designed to develop successful learners, confident and creative individuals, and active and informed citizens. It is presented as a progression of learning from Foundation - Year 10 that makes clear…