Victorian Curriculum Overview

The Victorian Curriculum outlines what students from Prep to Year 10 should learn, including areas like Mathematics, English, Science, and skills such as Critical and Creative Thinking. It provides the essential knowledge and skills students need for lifelong learning, social growth, and being active, informed citizens.

The curriculum also provides a clear and detailed guide for teachers to plan, assess, and report on student learning. While the curriculum serves as a standard for reporting student achievement, each school develops its own programs, plans, and teaching methods.

Learning at YPS

Yarra Primary School focuses on helping students learn through inquiry, encouraging self-directed learning and active participation. The goal is to develop research skills and foster life-long learning. The inquiry approach is backed by strong educational theory and research, showing it boosts student engagement, achievement, and higher-level thinking. Teachers work together to create meaningful learning experiences, often involving specialists and leadership. They value connections across subjects and use technology to support learning.