The subjects of History and Geography are mandatory from Kindergarten to Year 10, where students study specific historical and geographical concepts and skills.
The History K–10 Syllabus provides opportunities in K–6 to learn about Change and Continuity. Students investigate their connections with the past through personal, family and local community history. They examine significant events and people that shaped Australian colonies and the nation.
Cultures is represented in both the History K–10 Syllabus and the Geography K–10 Syllabus. In History and Geography K–6, students continue to learn about the diverse cultures of Australia, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Students learn about the importance of intercultural understanding through examining the perspectives, beliefs and values of people, past and present.
Environments is predominantly represented in Geography K–6, where students explore the natural and human features of a range of places, across local and global scales. Students continue to learn about how and why places and environments change and how they can be cared for and managed in a sustainable way.
Learning opportunities for Social Systems and Structures are provided through the content of the History and Geography syllabuses and through learning across the curriculum content. Students will learn about the roles, rights and responsibilities people have within society and the development of Australian democracy.
In History K–6, students examine the contribution of individuals and groups to Australian society in areas such as the economy, education and the arts.