At the NEMLDC we teach, assess and report using the Western Australian Curriculum. We explicitly teach the skills and concepts required for each of the subjects with an Oral Language focus.
Achievement reports are provided twice a year with students graded against the Judging Standards framework as provided by the School Curriculum and Standards Authority.
Curriculum Areas
English
At NEMLDC, our English program places oral language at the heart of learning. We know that strong speaking and listening skills underpin success in reading and writing, so our program is designed to build children’s vocabulary, comprehension, and ability to express themselves with confidence. Through purposeful language activities and storytelling, students develop the skills they need to make sense of texts and communicate their ideas. This strong oral language foundation supports literacy growth and gives children the tools they need to fulfil their potential as readers and writers.
Mathematics
Includes the content strands of Number and Algebra, Geometry, Measurement and Statistics and Probability as well as the proficiency strands of understanding, fluency, problem solving and reasoning. Maths is taught in a practical and hands on way, allowing for repeated practice of the required skills using concrete mathematic materials.
Integrated Curriculum
An integrated curriculum is delivered at the NEMLDC. This is an approach to teaching that connects different subject areas to create a more cohesive and relevant learning experience for students. Instead of teaching subjects in isolation, an integrated curriculum links concepts from various disciplines, such as literacy, maths, science, and social sciences, around a central topic or project. The NEMLDC’s integrated curriculum encourages students to make connections between their learning, promotes deeper understanding, and allows them to apply knowledge in real-world contexts.
Science
Physical, Chemical, Earth and Space and Biological Sciences are taught with a focus on building understandings and Inquiry skills.
Technologies
In Technologies, students learn to use the world around them to solve problems and think creatively. This learning area is split into two parts:
- Design and Technologies – Students discover where our food and natural fibres come from, how they are made, and how we use them in everyday life.
- Digital Technologies – Students gain confidence using digital tools and equipment, while learning how to use them safely and responsibly.
HASS (Humanities and Social Sciences)
Students’ knowledge and understanding and inquiry and skills are developed using content from the History and Geography sub-strands.
Health and Physical Education
Students participate in a daily fitness program, building gross motor skills and increasing fitness. Physical education skills lessons and sports are taught as appropriate to the year level. Specialists are often engaged to teach a series of lessons in a particular sport, such as athletics, basketball or t-ball. Swimming lessons are provided each year for PP-2 students for a 2 week block at the local pool.
Health education includes healthy living, human growth and development, safety, protective behaviours and Social Skills
The Arts
Students are taught to make and respond using critical and creative thinking in the strands of Drama and Visual Arts.