Disciplinary knowledge, skills and understanding are described in the eight learning areas of the Australian Curriculum: English, Mathematics, Science, Health and Physical Education, Humanities and Social Sciences, The Arts, Technologies and Languages. The latter four learning areas have been written to include multiple subjects, reflecting custom and practice in the discipline. In each learning area or subject, content descriptions specify what young people will learn, and achievement standards describe the depth of understanding and the sophistication of knowledge and skill expected of students at the end of each year level or band of years.
At Edge Hill, the implementation plan for version 9 will commence with English and Mathematics in 2025. The gradual release of other key learning areas will follow this timeline:
1. Science: 2026
2. Technologies: 2026
3. Health and Physical Education: 2026
4. HASS: 2027
5. Languages: 2027
6. The Arts (e.g., Music, Drama): 2031
This staged release strategy allows for a focused approach, ensuring effective implementation and adaptation before introducing additional subjects.