Kogarah Public School

Key Learning Areas

The learning programs at Kogarah are developed using the curriculum requirements set by the NSW Board of Studies(BOS) and NSW Department of Education and Training (DET).

Teachers work collaboratively to develop programs that meet the needs of our students, while at the same time ensuring students are actively engaged in their learning.

There are six Key Learning Areas (KLAs) for Kindergarten to Year 6 students.

English

English develops students' knowledge, skills and understanding of English language and literature.

The teaching of English as a learning area incorporates three strands:

• Talking and Listening
• Reading
• Writing

Students are encouraged to develop their written and spoken English for three main purposes:

• to interact with others
• to create and interpret texts
• and to develop understandings about the world and ourselves.

Mathematics

The teaching of Mathematics as a learning area incorporates the following strands:

• Number
• Patterns and Algebra
• Data
• Measurement
• Space and Geometry
• Working Mathematically

Science and Technology

Science and Technology is where students learn about the natural and man made environments by investigating, designing and using technology.

Students learn that Science is not just a body of knowledge but also a process of investigation.

Human Society and Its Environment (HSIE)

This key learning area involves the study of people, cultures, societies and environments. Studies in this area encompass people and environments (human and natural) over time.

The aim of HSIE is to develop in students the values and attitudes, skills, and knowledge and understanding that:

• enhance their sense of personal, community, national and global identity:
• enable then to participate effectively in maintaining and improving the quality of their society and environment.

Personal Development, Health, Physical Education (PDHPE)

In Personal Development, Health, Physical Education students learn to understand, value and lead healthy, active and fulfilling lifestyles. They learn about:

• active lifestyle
• dance
• games and sports
• growth and development
• gymnastics
• interpersonal relationships
• personal health choices
• safe living

Creative and Practical Arts

Creative Arts addresses the art forms of Visual Arts, Music, Drama and Dance.

For more information, visit the NSW Board of Studies website. Click on the Board of Studies logo on the right of this page.