Curriculum

Relationships are purposefully built and of particular note is that our school implements the strengths-based Berry Street Education Model (BSEM) of curriculum delivery, and strategies and routines such as Welcome Circle, that aim to support growth, healing and achievement for all.  Students know their teachers well and teachers at our school make their students the centre of everything they do.

We aim to create positive attitudes towards School, Education and Community.

We resource for Equity and Excellence.

We support young people to become effective learners and partners in learning.

As students’ progress from Junior Primary to Upper Primary to the responsibilities of Senior School, Allendale East Area School staff nurture their individual intellectual, social, physical, creative and emotional capabilities and dispositions, so that upon completion of schooling they are ready to take their place and prosper in the wider world.

The  Australian Curriculum is taught in our school. 

We use the curriculum to

• plan student learning 
• monitor and assess student progress 
• report student progress to parents 
• support student wellbeing. 

The curriculum learning areas are

• English  
• Mathematics  
• Science  
• Humanities and Social Sciences – History, Geography, Economics and Business, Civics and Citizenship 
• The Arts – Dance, Drama, Music, Media Arts, Visual Arts 
• Technologies – Design and Technologies, Digital Technologies 
• Health and Physical Education  
• Languages. 

Keeping Safe: Child Protection Curriculum

The Keeping Safe: Child Protection Curriculum (KS:CPC) is required for all children and young people in our school. It’s taught each year by teachers who have completed a full-day KS:CPC training course.  

It teaches children to:

• recognise abuse and tell a trusted adult about it 
• understand what touching is appropriate and inappropriate  
• understand ways of keeping themselves safe. 

Visit Keeping Safe: Child Protection Curriculum information for parents and carers for more information. 

Agricultural programs

Allendale East Area School makes authentic connections with the land upon which it is situated – the Boandik. Through outstanding Agricultural programs such as Led Steer, Walking the Seasons, Outdoor Education, Environmental projects, and The Arts curriculum, students better understand the importance of protecting and understanding the area in which they live, work and play.

Post-school outcomes

Our school can, and will, provide the very best educational outcomes for your child. We offer curriculum opportunities to suit students with all types of needs and ambitions.  Course counselling occurs from Year 7 to Year 12 and we pride ourselves on being able to create personalised educational programs for all students.  Our students enter University, TAFE, Apprenticeships, Traineeships, or find rewarding and secure employment as a result of completing the SACE.