Consultation on proposed revisions to Australian Curriculum Languages – German, Indonesian, Korean, Modern Greek and Spanish
The Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) have released proposed revisions to the Australian Curriculum: Languages - German, Indonesian, Korean, Modern Greek and Spanish, for Foundation to Year 10, as part of the Australian Curriculum review.
To access the proposed revisions, information about consultation, or to register for a consultation workshop, visit: Consultation on proposed revisions to Australian Curriculum Languages – German, Indonesian, Korean, Modern Greek and Spanish.
Kindergarten to Year 10
Western Australian Curriculum & Assessment Outline.
Senior Secondary
WACE Syllabuses, information and support materials
News
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Examination timetables
Timetables for the 2022 Year 12 ATAR course written and practical examinations are now available.
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Year 10 Information Handbook
The 2022 Year 10 Information Handbook is now available.
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Letter to school principals - Australian Curriculum Review
A letter to school principals regarding the Australian Curriculum Review has been sent.
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Letter to Principals
A letter to principals from the new Chair of the School Curriculum and Standards Authority has been sent.
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Next phase of NAPLAN improvements in place from 2023
Today, Education Ministers from across the country agreed to some improvements to NAPLAN from 2023 based on consideration of advice presented by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA).
Read Minister Ellery’s statement here:
https://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Pages
/McGowan/2022/03/Next-phase-of-NAPLAN-improvements-in-place-from-2023.aspxRead further information from ACARA here:
https://www.acara.edu.au/news-and-media/news-details?section=202203152226#202203152226Access SCSA Frequently Asked Questions here:
https://k10outline.scsa.wa.edu.au/home/
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New Board Chair for School Curriculum and Standards Authority
Today the Minister for Education and Training announced Ms Pauline White will succeed Professor Patrick Garnett as Chair of the Board of the Authority. Ms White will assume her new role from 18 December 2021.
The Executive team and all staff at the Authority thank Professor Garnett for his leadership and contribution to the work of the Authority since its inception in 2012. We wish him the very best for the future. We welcome Ms White to her new role and look forward to progressing the Board’s strategic plans.
Access the Minister’s Media Statement here: https://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Pages/
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2021 Year 12 Results
2021 Year 12 results will be published in the student portal on Monday, 20 December 2021.
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New materials for Year 7 Languages in 2022
The new Year 7 Sample Teaching and Learning Outlines for both the P-10 sequence and the 7-10 sequence, to support the implementation of Year 7 Languages in 2022, have been uploaded to the website under Teaching Support Materials.
Events
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Pre-primary to Year 10 Moderation
Schools are advised that the School Curriculum and Standards Authority Board has approved moderation activities for Pre-primary to Year 10 for 2022. This will take two forms: Moderation Workshops to develop a comprehensive and shared understanding of the Achievement Standards, and Curriculum and Assessment Seminars to develop a comprehensive and shared understanding of the mandated Principles of Teaching, Learning and Assessment in the Western Australian Curriculum and Assessment Outline.
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Professional development workshops for Year 12 ATAR Visual Arts for practical (production) marking and improving student performance
Teachers of ATAR Visual Arts and relevant Heads of Learning are advised that WebEx professional development workshops will be provided in Term 2 2022, to inform teacher practical (production) marking judgements and support improving student performance in the practical (production) assessment task type and the practical (production) examination.
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Year 11 and 12 Assessment and Moderation Workshops
Registrations for Year 11 and 12 Assessment and Moderation Workshops are now open.
Examination timetables
Timetables for the 2022 Year 12 ATAR course practical and written examinations are now available.
View the timetables »
2021 Year 12 results are available in the student portal.
https://studentportal.scsa.wa.edu.au »