Curriculum

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 DfE 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. 

Visit curriculum in South Australia for more information.

Assessment and Reporting

Class & Curriculum newsletters are sent home each term.

Parent, Student and Teacher interviews are held in Term 1 & Term 3.

Student reports go home Term 2 & Term 4.

Aboriginal Education

Brahma Lodge Primary School is dedicated to developing strong connections with the Aboriginal community and supporting the education of Aboriginal students. Our practices align with the objectives outlined in the current Aboriginal Education Strategy guidelines. To support, we have an Aboriginal Education Teacher (AET) and an Aboriginal Community Education Officer (ACEO) who work collaboratively with the school community to oversee and implement various programs and initiatives.

Every week, our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students participate in Nunga Club to engage in culturally centred learning. The overarching theme of Nunga Club is “Stand Strong, Stand Proud.” Our ACEO and AET carefully plan these sessions to develop students’ confidence and strengthen their connection to culture, learning, and identity. Families often join these activities, sharing their experiences and generational knowledge, enriching the learning journey of our students and the wider school community.

Our Focus Areas

  • Literacy and Numeracy: We strive to improve literacy and numeracy outcomes for Aboriginal students through targeted learning and intervention programs.
  • Community Engagement: We actively collaborate with families and local Aboriginal community members to build a strong sense of community within our school.
  • Curriculum Integration: We implement school-wide initiatives that integrate Aboriginal perspectives across the curriculum.
  • Cultural Awareness: We enhance cultural awareness by conducting staff meetings led by our ACEO and AET, incorporate cultural perspectives into classroom learning, and acknowledge and celebrate significant events such as Reconciliation Week, National Sorry Day, and NAIDOC Week.

Technologies

Students in Reception have access to iPads.

Students in Year 1-6 have access to individual devices.

Classrooms are equipped with interactive smart boards known as CleverTouch.

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.