Central ideas of the curriculum:

Who we are
Relationships are enhanced by learning about other people’s perspectives and communicating our own.
Understanding different ways of learning enables people to respond to their own learning needs as well as those of others.

Where we are in place and time
The development of global perspectives is supported through understanding our place in the world in relation to others.
Family histories provide an insight into cultural and personal identity.

How we express ourselves
Through the arts people use different forms of expression to convey their uniqueness as human beings.
A variety of signs and symbols facilitates local and global communication.

How the world works
The design of buildings and structures is dependent upon the environment and available materials.
Human survival is connected to understanding the continual changing nature of the Earth.

How we organise ourselves
Communities provide interconnected services designed to meet people’s needs.
In a workplace people share responsibility towards a common purpose.

Sharing the planet
Water is essential to life, and is a limited resource for many people.
Over time, living things need to adapt in order to survive.