Curriculum

Across our site, the development and education of children and young people is our fundamental focus.

The nationally recognised standards for learning underpin all of our learning intentions, programs and outcomes.

Visit curriculum in South Australia for more information.

Early Years Framework and ACECQA

The early years are babies and children from birth up to 5 years old.

Early Years Framework

The Early Years Learning Framework describes the principles, practices and outcomes that support and enhance young children’s learning.

ACECQA – Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority

Provides guidance, resources and services to support and improve outcomes for children.

ACECQA

Australian Curriculum

For children in Reception through until Year 12, 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 and STEM
  • Humanities and Social Sciences (HaSS) – History, Geography, Economics and Business, Civics and Citizenship 
  • Arts – Music, Media Arts, Visual Arts 
  • Technologies – Design and Technologies, Digital Technologies 
  • Health and Physical Education  
  • Languages – AUSLAN and Indonesian

Keeping Safe: Child Protection Curriculum

The Keeping Safe: Child Protection Curriculum (KS:CPC) is required for all children and young people in our school, from Reception through to Year 12. It’s taught each year by teachers who have completed a full-day KS:CPC training course.  

Children learn 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. 

SACE and VET

Our SACE Coordinator has prepared a presentation as an overview of SACE at Avenues College, for students and families to access.

This link to the SACE website gives access to information for parents, staff and students about subjects and courses, support resources and assessment requirements.

SACE -South Australian Certificate of Education 

Vocational Educational and Training (VET) Programs

Our VET in Schools program is suitable for students with a range of academic capabilities.  High achieving students have the opportunity to fast track their pathway to university qualification or gain key skills that will secure entry level positions that will complement further studies. It also provides disengaged students with the opportunity to gain an insight into possible career and study pathways in a more practical learning environment.

What is VET?

Vocational education and training (VET) enables students to gain qualifications for all types of employment, and specific skills to help them in the workplace. Qualifications range from Certificate I through to Advance Diploma.

What is VETiS?

VET in Schools (VETiS) refers to Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses undertaken as part of secondary school studies. About one third of Australia’s senior secondary students are enrolled in a VET in Schools course. In senior school, qualifications range from Certificate I through to Certificate III level.

Available to students in Years 11 and 12, our courses are flexible and responsive to student and school needs. Training is delivered either at school or at nearby campuses or training facilities. Work placement or experience is also offered with some courses.

Students at Avenues College have access to other VET courses that are not delivered on site. This can be through the NEVO or at another registered training organisation, such as TAFESA. For more information, please visit www.nevo.sa.edu.au.

All VET enquiries should be directed to the VET Coordinator on 8261 2733.

Participating in a VET in Schools program can:

  • Provide credit towards the attainment of the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE)
  • Provide credit towards further tertiary study.
  • Support a student’s transition from secondary school to employment or further vocational education and training; and
  • Provide students with the foundation skills needed to acquire a traineeship or apprenticeship.

For further information, please contact the College and speak with our VET Coordinator.

Reporting and Parent/Teacher Interviews

Communication between staff, students and parents/caregivers is of great importance and benefit to the success and wellbeing of students.  Two important parts of this communication are:

  • The reporting of a student’s academic progress periodically and
  • An opportunity to meet and discuss an individual child’s progress at a face-to-face interview

REPORTS

  • Preschool Reports

 

  • Reception to Year 12

Written reports for all students across all year levels will be published twice per year – one at the end of each Semester.  These reports provide parents/caregivers with some detailed information on academic and personal progress and allow teachers to give short comments on attitude and achievements.