New curriculum support materials
New curriculum support materials for Years 3 to 10 are now available, to assist teachers to implement the Western Australian Curriculum and Assessment Outline.
These materials can be accessed from the new Year level pages or Learning area pages.
Access to the curriculum support materials require teachers to login or register for an Extranet account at https://www.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login
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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Year 12 Geography ATAR Workshop
This workshop is designed for teachers planning to commence delivering the new Year 12 Geography ATAR course in Term 4 2022.
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Design ATAR Year 11 New Syllabus Workshops
These workshops are for teachers and other stakeholders involved in the delivery of the ATAR Design course.
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Music ATAR Year 11 New Syllabus Workshops
These workshops are for teachers and other stakeholders involved in the delivery of the ATAR Music course.
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Updated EAL/D eligibility policy Webex information sessions
EAL/D teachers, relevant Heads of department and school leaders are advised that Webex information sessions for the change to the EAL/D eligibility policy for enrolment in ATAR Year 12 from 2023 will be held in October. These sessions will focus on explaining the policy criteria and processes, including the role of the school, principal and teacher, with an opportunity to ask questions.
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ATAR Year 11 Psychology New Syllabus Assessment Workshop
These workshops will focus on developing a course and assessment outline, constructing sample assessment questions and developing analytical marking keys.
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General Year 11 Aboriginal and Intercultural Studies Assessment Workshop
The workshop will focus on familiarising teachers with the new structure, organisation and the principles and protocols of the new syllabus, as well as developing a course and assessment outline, examining the new assessment types, constructing sample assessment questions and developing analytic marking keys.
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Languages Year 9 and Year 10 (7-10 Sequence) Judging Standards Information Session
The School Curriculum and Standards Authority (the Authority) will be commencing, in Term 4 2022, the development of the Judging Standards Materials in for Years 9 and 10 Languages
(7–10 sequence).
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 »