Over the last two terms, schools have commenced the phased introduction of the four new NSW K-10 syllabuses in English, Mathematics, Science and History.

From the feedback BOSTES is receiving, schools have planned well for the new syllabuses, and the many teachers using Program Builder have appreciated the practical benefits of this online tool.

In all other aspects of the curriculum, teachers will continue to use the current NSW BOSTES syllabuses. The current syllabuses for NSW schools are available on the BOSTES website.

• K-6
• 7-10
• HSC

Schools and teachers can be assured that BOSTES will only implement new syllabuses after extensive consultation, including consultation on any implementation timetable.

The current BOSTES review of K-10 Geography and the recently announced review of the Year 11 and 12 English, History, Mathematics and Science courses will result in updated syllabuses in future years. The implementation of these syllabuses will be determined and announced later in the review process.

Schools must implement NSW BOSTES syllabuses.

The Australian curriculum in the areas of The Arts, Technologies, Health and Physical Education, Civics and Citizenship, Economics and Business, and Geography are not alternatives to the NSW BOSTES syllabuses.

For more information, contact:
Howard Kennedy
Director KITE, Curriculum & Assessment
howard.kennedy@bos.nsw.edu.au
(02) 9367 8313