Learning &
Curriculum

Our curriculum follows the South Australian Curriculum learning outcomes and is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge they need to become confident, creative individuals and active, informed citizens. It also focuses on developing the dispositions that help students know how to learn now and, in the future, preparing them for lifelong learning and success.

Students develop knowledge and skills across eight learning areas: English, Mathematics, Science, Health and Physical Education (HPE), Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS), The Arts, Technologies, and Languages (Auslan).

Students continue to develop their skills through our four specialist programs. All students participate in specialist lessons in Performing Arts, Physical Education, Auslan, and Science. Additionally, they benefit from the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program, which offers hands-on learning experiences in growing, harvesting, and cooking fresh food.

Whole school agreements and scope and sequences for Literacy, Numeracy, and Wellbeing have been developed and implemented, ensuring consistent, high-quality teaching practices and content throughout the school. We continuously review our practices to ensure they align with the latest evidence-based approaches and the Department for Education’s directions and resources.

At our school, we integrate a wide range of ICT resources, including laptops, iPads, 3D printers, and hands-on digital technology equipment, into our learning programs to enhance engagement and deepen understanding across the curriculum. These tools support students in developing essential digital literacy and problem-solving skills, while encouraging creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking. By using technology as a learning tool, students are empowered to explore new ideas, access information, and express their understanding in dynamic and innovative ways. Our approach ensures students are well-prepared to thrive in an increasingly digital world.

To support student agency, we have established our Student Parliament and Sports Captains, who provide peer leadership throughout the school. Daily, evidence-based wellbeing practices, such as mindfulness, emotional literacy activities, and circle time, are incorporated in classrooms to promote students’ wellbeing and support their learning needs.

Extracurricular activities, including our Festival of Music Choir, instrumental music lessons, visiting performers/performances, school camps, aquatic and swimming programs, sporting clinics, the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program, bike education, and out-of-school excursions, enrich our curriculum and offer students a wide range of valuable experiences beyond the classroom. Learning at Salisbury Primary is not limited to the classroom; we also focus on developing our students’ capacity by connecting them with our local community through excursions and real-world experiences.