CEDoW Curriculum Reform News – Primary
K-6 Curriculum Support
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- Important links to external and internal sites
- Professional learning
- Planning and programming support
- Assessment and reporting
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For enquiries, please contact Learning K-12 support at learningk-12support@dow.catholic.edu.au.
K-6 Science and Technology and PDHPE Working Parties
The Science and Technology and PDHPE Working Parties have been meeting regularly to build a deep understanding of the reformed syllabuses.
In line with our commitment to the core work of teachers, the working parties have begun developing resources and support materials for schools to draw upon for the implementation of the new K-6 Science and Technology and PDHPE syllabuses starting in 2026.
Watch the video below for more information.
Repeated: Preparing for 2026 Curriculum Implementation: PDHPE and Science and Technology
The NSW curriculum reform presents a valuable opportunity for school leaders to guide effective implementation of the reformed K–6 syllabuses. In 2025, schools entered the Familiarise and Prepare phases for the new PDHPE and Science and Technology syllabuses, which will be implemented from 2026.
Developing a Curriculum Implementation Plan is designed to support schools in developing a coherent and comprehensive plan for implementation of NSW curriculum based on the needs of their school staff that ensures consistent teaching and learning expectations and embeds evidence-based teaching, learning, and assessment practices.
To support this transition, CEDoW Learning K–12 (ILW) will provide differentiated targeted support throughout 2025 and 2026, including:
Introduction to the syllabus and support material (2-hour session) via face-to-face or Zoom.
School instructional leaders will have the opportunity to engage in professional learning which will provide an introduction to the syllabus, NESA support material and CEDoW support material.
Please complete this form HERE to register your interest in the PDHPE and Science and Technology introductions to the syllabus and support materials sessions by 27 August 2025 (Week 6, Term 3).
In situ support
Schools can arrange in situ support (e.g., staff meetings, SDD, collaborative planning) for the preparation to implement the new PDHPE and Science and Technology syllabuses.
To register your interest, please complete this form by 25 July 2025 (Week 1, Term 3).
For further information, please contact learningk-12support@dow.catholic.edu.au.
Repeated: Primary Curriculum Focus Days
As part of CEDoW’s commitment to meeting NESA registration and accountability requirements, Curriculum Focus Days will be held in Term 3, 2025.
These collaborative sessions involve school personnel working alongside one another to ensure all CEDoW schools meet the minimum requirements for NESA registration. Members of the Improvement, Learning and Wellbeing (ILW) team will also be available for additional support on each of the days.
Schools must send one representative and have the option for an additional staff member to attend. The Catholic Education Office will provide release (code: C30) for one representative per school.
Participation supports shared responsibility for curriculum compliance across the system and provides the opportunity for schools to engage in professional dialogue on quality planning and programming.
Option 1: Tuesday 5 August 2025 – Our Lady Help of Christians, Rosemeadow
Option 2: Wednesday 20 August 2025 – Nazareth, Shellharbour City
Option 3: Friday 19 September 2025 – Marian Centre, 280 Keira Street, Wollongong
Schools are required to nominate the preferred date and venue for the school representative(s) to participate in the Curriculum Focus Day using this form HERE.
Resources to support program supervision and Curriculum Focus Days can be found HERE.