Find out more about what your child will learn at our school.
The NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) is responsible for the curriculum, Kindergarten to Year 12, for all NSW schools.
For the primary years, NESA develops syllabuses for all subjects in 6 key learning areas:
- creative arts
- English
- human society and its environment (HSIE)
- mathematics
- personal development, health and physical education (PDHPE)
- science and technology.
Some primary schools may also offer languages.
NSW schools also offer special religious education and special education in ethics via approved providers, where available.
Like all NSW schools, we have developed teaching and learning programs to suit our local context and the needs of our students.
To learn more about curriculum in NSW, visit:
- NSW Department of Education – key learning areas
- NESA’s Parent Guide – Schooling in NSW which provides information about learning stages, key learning areas and syllabuses
- NSW Department of Education policy – Curriculum planning and programming, assessing and reporting to parents K–12.
Stages of learning
There are 6 stages of learning from Kindergarten to Year 12. Primary school covers Early Stage 1, or Kindergarten, to the end of Stage 3.
- Stage 1 includes Kindergarten to Year 2 (Kindergarten is referred to as Early Stage 1).
- Stage 2 includes Years 3 and 4.
- Stage 3 includes Years 5 and 6.
Library
The Library is a resource center for the whole school. Students and teachers have access to a wide variety of materials for recreational and educational needs. All classes visit the Library each week. In conjunction with the class teacher, a program is developed to encourage all aspects of the development of reading and information skills. All students are encouraged to borrow regularly. Technology is integrated into the library program. Supervised internet access is available during library times. A professional library is maintained for teachers to use to support teaching and learning.
Each year Ben Venue celebrates Book Week. Students dress as their favorite book character to wear at the Book Week parade.
The Library also organises and runs Book Fairs usually during Education Week and Book Week.
Computer Awareness
Ben Venue ensures that students have appropriate information and communication technology skills to meet their educational needs. The school is fully networked. Students also access the computer lab for weekly skill development lessons and further consolidate these skills with technology-integrated lessons in the classroom. Web Services is a major component of the DET's computer program. Web Services enables staff and students to interact in virtual learning activities in a safe and controlled environment. Each student has access to their own e-learning account. The school is presently involved in upgrading and improving access to interactive whiteboards.