Our Curriculum
At Red Hill Consolidated School we are passionate about providing our students with the best possible learning experiences. Our Contemporary Learning Experience underpins everything we do.
A Contemporary
Learning Experience (CLE)
The Contemporary Learning Experience is a modern approach to teaching, learning and curriculum that is in line with best practices from around the world.
Pedagogical features of the Contemporary Learning Experience at Red Hill Consolidated School are learning experiences include:
A learning environment that is student centred and involves learning through social interaction.
Transparent and articulated learning goals and intentions.
Classroom and school wide learning agreements for all students.
Teachers learning with and alongside students in partnership with shared assessment and co-developed expectations.
Technology rich learning experiences.
Students being actively engaged in and reflecting on an experience.
Students learning by building on what they already know.
Students developing higher-‐order thinking through guidance at critical points in the learning process.
Recognition that students have different ways of learning.
Cognitively appropriate forms of instruction.
Year level 'Big Ideas'
Each cohort of students is provided with a curriculum that meets their individual needs. Our Contemporary Learning Experience provides this opportunity through a strong connection to Victorian Curriculum, meaningful and enriching inquiry and contextually relevant experiences. The Learning Explorations are explored through a variety of ‘Big Ideas’ that grow in complexity over the Year Levels.
Prep
Term 1 – How do my emotions and choices affect my wellbeing and my relationships with others?
Term 2 – All people have similarities and differences.
Term 3 – Seasons are a cycle that affect living things.
Term 4 – People explore because they are curious.
Year 1
Term 1 – People and places are always changing.
Term 2 – Scientists make discoveries every day.
Term 3 – People share culture in many ways.
Term 4 – Living things rely on each other and their environment to survive.
Year 2
Term 1 – People and places are always changing.
Term 2 – Scientists make discoveries every day.
Term 3 – People share culture in many ways.
Term 4 – Living things rely on each other and their environment to survive.
Year 3
Term 1 – How can we maintain our wellbeing?
Term 2 – How do my sustainable choices impact the environment?
Term 3 – How has technology impacted the way people communicate?
Term 4 – Australia is made up of diverse communities.
Year 4
Term 1 – Effective learners identify personal strengths, collaborate and reflect.
Term 2 – Ocean biodiversity requires conservation and community action.
Term 3 – Migration changed the course of Australian History.
Term 4 – People have the responsibility to protect human rights.
Year 5
Term 1 – Responsible digital citizens understand their actions have consequences.
Term 2 – Effective resource management is vital to sustainability.
Term 3 -A global community requires peace building and conflict resolution.
Term 4 – Innovation requires creative and critical thinking.
Year 6
Term 1 – When people take action change occurs.
Term 2 – The interaction between the social, economic and environmental systems must be balanced to support and maintain a sustainable society.
Term 3 – Throughout history the decisions of Australian governments have had consequences for First Nations People.
Term 4 – Advertising is a creative form of persuasion that influences people.
Learning Explorations
The curriculum structure at RHCS involves the use of Learning Explorations as an overarching theme that drive student learning and provide a meaningful context within which the skills base necessary for learning success can be developed. There are 4 dynamic learning explorations that are explored throughout each year level with a specific ‘Big Idea’ explored throughout a single year.
World Views
As part of this Learning Exploration students will conduct an investigation with the aim of enhancing our understanding of the role of a global citizen within the contemporary world. Students investigate the rights, responsibilities and diversity of individuals, organisations, governments and leaders with this context. We explore the impact culture has on perspective as well as its role in developing identity. Students explore the interdependent nature of a globalised community, including our role in enhancing social justice, through the protection of human rights, peace building and conflict resolution, and understanding our indigenous past and our modern place in Asia.
Understanding Ourselves
Students investigate the way in which we perceive ourselves as human beings and our responsibility towards the well-being of ourselves and others. Investigation includes exploring our understanding of ourselves as individuals, our place within society and how we are influenced by the society that surrounds us. Students also exploring the systems within which we operate on a daily basis and the manner in which this is impacted on by leadership.
Human Endeavour
As part of this Learning Exploration students will conduct an investigation looking into the diverse range of human endeavour across history. Exploring the role of humans in the development of technology, scientific discovery and the expansion of our knowledge base. Investigating the role creativity and design plays in the area of innovation and communication. Understanding the discovery and exploration that has shaped human history.
Sustainability
As part of this Learning Exploration students will conduct an investigation where they will discover the necessity of sustainability through investigations into ecological systems. They explore the interdependence of these systems, including the impact of human lifestyles, actions, decisions, consumption and change. To ensure a sustainable life we investigate our responsibility to manage resources, conserve and adapt to retain balance and diversity.
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Red Hill Consolidated School
Location:
341 Arthurs Seat Road, Red Hill, Victoria 3937
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Phone number:
(03) 5989 2321
Acknowledgment of Country
Red Hill Consolidated School would like to acknowledge the Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation and their Elders, past, present and emerging, and their connection to this land on which we are now gathered. This land provides us with a place to learn, create, connect, play and explore. We cherish our surrounds, including the beautiful bays and waterways, the mountains and the valleys. As we think about the past and look forward to our future together, we offer our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people.
