Release of draft English, Mathematics and History 11-12 syllabuses
Next Monday 23 October, NESA will be releasing the first draft of new syllabuses for all courses in English, Mathematics and History 11-12. These will be available for viewing on NESA’s consultation page from 23 October – 18 December.
AISNSW is keen to hear from all teachers of these subjects who would like to share their feedback about these drafts. This feedback will directly inform the submission that we provide to NESA on behalf of schools in the independent sector in NSW. Focus groups via Zoom will be held in the next few weeks; if you have not yet submitted your interest in taking part in one of these focus groups, please complete the applicable form(s) at the links below.
- English 11-12 – Life Skills, Studies, EAL/D, Standard, Advanced, Extension
- Mathematics 11-12 – Life Skills, Standard, Advanced, Extension 1 & 2
- History 11-12 - Ancient History, Ancient History Life Skills, Modern History, Modern History Life Skills and History Extension
If you would like to submit feedback but are unable to attend any of the planned focus group dates and times indicated on the form, please contact our Teaching and Learning consultants to make other arrangements:
English 11-12: Meaghan Hird
Mathematics 11-12: Jennifer Woods
History 11-12: Carlo Tuttocuore
New Dance and Drama 7–10 syllabuses
NESA has just announced the release of the new Dance and Drama 7–10 syllabuses. These are now available for access on their digital curriculum site in the learning area of Creative Arts.
Schools can plan and prepare to teach the new 7–10 syllabuses from 2024. The new syllabuses will be implemented in NSW schools in 2026.
Key features of the new syllabuses:
- Clear concise language which identifies key concepts, knowledge and skills for all learners.
- Developed using the latest evidence-based research.
- Students develop their personal and social capability by working collaboratively with others to achieve individual and collective goals.
- Revised content develops explicit understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ Histories and Cultures.
- Life Skills outcomes and content provide access for students with intellectual disability.
- Dance 7–10 supports the physical, creative and intellectual development of students, providing the means for them to express and communicate ideas through dance.
- Drama 7–10 supports the development of engaged, informed and innovative dramatic performance.
Schools have access to support materials including teaching advice on NSW Curriculum to assist with implementation. More resources will be made available over time including online, accredited professional development on NESA’s online learning hub.
Update on the draft Technology 7-8 syllabus webinar
On Monday 23 October from 4.00 – 5.00pm, NESA would like to invite all Technology teachers to an update on the Draft Technology 7–8 Syllabus.
The purpose of this meeting is to share refinements on the Draft Technology 7–8 syllabus after the recent ‘Have your say’ consultation.
This meeting will take place online over Microsoft Webinar. Please register to attend this update.
New curriculum support materials
New support materials have been released and are now available for the following syllabuses, which will be taught in classrooms from 2024:
- Aboriginal Languages K–10 – Sample scope and sequences ES1-S3
- Auslan K–10 – Sample scope and sequences ES1-S3, Parent and carer guides K-6 & 7-10
- English K–10 – Sample scope and sequences ES1-S3, sample units 7-10, revised parent and carer guides K-10
- Enterprise Computing 11–12 – Sample assessment schedules Years 11-12, sample scope and sequences Years 11-12, Parent and Carer Guide
- Geography 11–12 – Sample assessment schedules Years 11-12, Parent and carer guide
- Health and Movement Science 11–12 – Sample assessment schedules Year 11, sample unit Year 11 Depth Study, Parent and carer guide
- Health and Movement Science Life Skills 11–12 - Parent and carer guide
- Mathematics K–10 – Sample scope and sequences ES1-S3, sample unit Stage 5, revised parent and carer guides K-10
- Software Engineering 11–12 – Sample assessment schedules Years 11-12, sample scope and sequences Years 11-12, Parent and carer guide
Professional learning
AISNSW has recently released their online self-paced course Planning and programming with the new Mathematics 3-6 syllabus. Register to complete this four hour, NESA-accredited course. For those who pre-registered for this course, it is now accessible through the ‘My Courses’ section of your AISNSW User Profile.
The following online self-paced courses are also currently available:
Other courses available this term are as follows:
