Revisions to Health and Physical Education P–10, and English P–6 curriculum
Revised curriculum for Health and Physical Education (HPE) P–10 for consent and first aid, and for English P–6 for phonics and word knowledge, have now been released for familiarisation in 2023, and implementation in 2024.
The changes only affect curriculum content for consent, first aid, and phonics and word knowledge. All other aspects of the Health and Physical Education and English curriculum remain unchanged.
Health and Physical Education: https://k10outline.scsa.wa.edu.au/home/teaching/curriculum-browser/health-and-physical-education
English: https://k10outline.scsa.wa.edu.au/home/teaching/curriculum-browser/english-v8/
Consultation on proposed revisions to Australian Curriculum Languages – Arabic, Hindi, Turkish, Vietnamese
The Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) have released proposed revisions to the Australian Curriculum: Languages – Arabic, Hindi, Turkish and Vietnamese, 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 – Arabic, Hindi, Turkish and Vietnamese.
Kindergarten to Year 10
Western Australian Curriculum & Assessment Outline.
Senior Secondary
WACE Syllabuses, information and support materials
News
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SCSA Chair welcome letter to schools 2023
A welcome letter to schools has been sent from the School Curriculum and Standards Authority Board Chair.
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Exhibitions and Awards
The School Curriculum and Standards Authority is pleased to announce the 2022 Beazley Medallists.
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2023 Marker Applications Now Open
The School Curriculum and Standards Authority is seeking applications from qualified people who wish to be considered for appointment as markers for the 2023 NAPLAN writing assessment.
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Letter to Principals - Western Australia Curriculum and Assessment Outline (Pre-primary to Year 10)
A letter to all Western Australian Schools has been sent regarding the Western Australian Curriculum and Assessment Outline (Pre-primary to Year 10).
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Letter to Primary School Principals – Consultation P–10 HPE and P–6 English – NAPLAN 2023
A letter from the Authority’s Board Chair, Pauline White, has been sent to Primary School Principals regarding:
- consultation on proposed changes to the Pre-primary to Year 10 Western Australian Health and Physical Education curriculum for consent and examples of first aid
- consultation on proposed changes to Pre-primary to Year 6 English curriculum for phonics and word knowledge
- NAPLAN 2023
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Letter to Secondary School Principals – Consultation P–10 HPE – Year 11 and Year 12 syllabuses – NAPLAN 2023
A letter from the Authority’s Board Chair, Pauline White, has been sent to Secondary School Principals regarding:
- consultation on proposed changes to the Pre-primary to Year 10 Western Australian Health and Physical Education curriculum for consent and examples of first aid
- review of Year 11 and Year 12 syllabuses
- NAPLAN 2023.
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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 from the new Chair
A letter to principals from the new Chair of the School Curriculum and Standards Authority has been sent.
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.
Read more about Pre-primary to Year 10 moderation activities »
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Minor changes to the assessment of Mathematics Foundation Year 11 and 12 for 2023
Heads of Learning Area and teachers of Mathematics Foundation Year 11 and 12, are advised that the School Curriculum and Standards Authority will be conducting an information WebEx session designed to explain and provide support for the minor changes to the Mathematics Foundation assessment tables for both Year 11 and 12.
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Design Thinking Workshop - 2023
This workshop will be an invaluable opportunity to assist teachers in the delivery of the new syllabus.
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Ancient History ATAR Syllabus Review Information Sessions
Teachers and stakeholders of the Year 11 and Year 12 ATAR Ancient History course are invited to review the proposed draft syllabuses via online information sessions.
Register for the Ancient History ATAR Syllabus Review Information Sessions »
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Modern History ATAR Syllabus Review Information Sessions
Teachers and stakeholders of the Year 11 and Year 12 ATAR Modern History course are invited to review the proposed draft syllabuses via online information sessions.
Register for the Modern History ATAR Syllabus Review Information Sessions »
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Meeting WACE Requirements 2023 Seminars
The School Curriculum and Standards Authority is providing both generic and learning area specific online seminars during February 2023 to assist schools in meeting WACE Requirements in 2023.
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Seminars for teachers in small group moderation partnerships in 2023
The School Curriculum and Standards Authority is offering seminars to assist senior secondary teachers who are delivering Year 12 ATAR courses that require their school to take part in the small group moderation process in 2023.
Seminars for teachers in small group moderation partnerships in 2023 »
The School Curriculum and Standards Authority is reviewing its Disability Access and Inclusion Plan.
You are invited to provide feedback via the survey located on the Authority website at https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7174183/Disability-Access-and-Inclusion-Plan-2023-2027-survey.
Feedback is due by 16 February 2023
The survey is available in alternative formats upon request via info@scsa.wa.edu.au.
2022 Student Achievement Data
Schools can now access their 2022 student achievement data here.
2022 Year 12 results are available in the student portal.
https://studentportal.scsa.wa.edu.au »
WACE and WASSA certificates are now available in the Student Portal.