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CEDoW Curriculum Reform News - Primary

K-6 Curriculum Support

The CEDoW K-6 Curriculum Support page contains:

Important links to external and internal sites
Professional learning
Planning and programming support
Assessment and reporting
Professional reading

For any enquiries, please contact: learningk-12support@dow.catholic.edu.au.

NESA K–2 Implementation Survey: English and Mathematics

NESA is seeking feedback from teachers and leaders on how the K–2 English and Mathematics syllabuses are being implemented in classrooms.

This survey aims to capture teachers’ experiences, approaches, and insights to help NESA understand what’s working well and where you may need further support. Your input will help shape the development of future support materials and advice.

The surveys are open now and close on 19 December 2025:

New: K–6 CHPS Curriculum Advisor

CEDoW primary schools are strongly encouraged to appoint a teaching staff member as Curriculum Advisor for each CHPS KLA to support the implementation of new syllabuses in 2026–2027.

The role of a KLA Curriculum Advisor is to support their school as an in situ knowledgeable other and to maximise the contextual understanding of changes to curriculum brought about by NSW curriculum reform.

2026 – Science and Technology Curriculum Advisor and a PDHPE Curriculum Advisor
2027 – HSIE Curriculum Advisor and a Creative Arts Curriculum Advisor

Please see the CHPS Curriculum Advisor Role Description for more information.

Principals are asked to complete this Curriculum Advisor Nomination Form by Monday, 17 November 2025 (Term 4, Week 6) to enable contact to be made with Curriculum Advisors before the end of Term 4.

to enable contact to be made with Curriculum Advisors before the end of Term 4.

If you have any questions, please contact learningk-12support@dow.catholic.edu.au.

CHPS Syllabus Working Parties

The K-6 Science and Technology and Personal Development, Health and Physical Education working parties are continuing their work in engaging with the new syllabuses and designing units of work to support teachers in implementation in 2026.

Thank you to the working party for your time and commitment in creating these valuable resources for our teachers. These resources are currently being finalised and will be released early Term 4 via Gateway News.

CHPS Syllabus ZOOM session

Last week, we had an overwhelming attendance at the Introduction to the K–6 Science and Technology Syllabus Zoom session. This session provided leaders and teachers with an overview of the key messages of curriculum reform and the new 2024 PDHPE syllabus.

Participants explored the implications of implementation, began developing an implementation plan, and gained an understanding of the resources and supports available to schools. Throughout this semester, schools are continuing to familiarise themselves with the syllabus and support materials in preparation for implementation in 2026.

Schools can reach out to the Learning K–6 team learningk-12support@dow.catholic.edu.au for further assistance at any time.

K-6 Creative Arts and HSIE Working Parties

The ILW Learning K-12 team is seeking passionate and experienced leaders/teachers to contribute their knowledge and expertise toward supporting the implementation of the new K-6 Creative Arts and HSIE syllabuses.

In 2026, dedicated working parties will be established for each learning area. These working parties will play a key role in developing curriculum support materials to assist all primary schools across the Diocese in implementing the new CHPS syllabuses.

Key details:

Each working party will meet two- three times per term throughout 2026.
Release funding will be provided to enable participation during school hours.
An ongoing commitment is required for the full 2026 school year.

If you are interested in joining this initiative, please register your interest by completing this form by 20 October 2025. Nominees must speak with their principal prior to registering their interest.

For more information, contact Trish Foster at fosterp02@dow.catholic.edu.au or Peta Idstein at wanstallp01@dow.catholic.edu.au.