English plays a vital role in the Western Australian Curriculum as it underpins students’ ability to communicate effectively, think critically, and engage meaningfully with the world around them. Through the study of English, students develop essential skills in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and viewing- skills that are foundational across all learning areas and future pathways. The curriculum emphasises both the functional and creative aspects of language, encouraging students to explore diverse texts, express ideas clearly, and understand the power of language in shaping identity and society. At Our Lady of Fatima School, we are committed to delivering a rich and engaging English program that supports every student to become confident, articulate, and thoughtful communicators. We develop our learning and teaching plans for English to meet SCSA’s published requirements, implementation timelines and Assessment and Reporting Outline.

At Our Lady of Fatima School, we are entering an exciting phase of strategic focus on Mathematics. Our vision is to develop a consistent, evidence-informed approach that fosters deep conceptual understanding, confidence, and enjoyment of mathematics for all learners. We are committed to strengthening teacher practice through professional learning, collaboration, and the use of high-quality resources that emphasise reasoning, problem-solving, and fluency. As we move forward, our goal is for every student to see themselves as capable, creative mathematicians who can apply their skills meaningfully within and beyond the classroom.

Mathematics plays a fundamental role in the Western Australian Curriculum as it equips students with the skills to think logically, solve problems, and make informed decisions in everyday life. Through the study of Mathematics, students develop understanding, fluency, reasoning, and problem-solving across the strands of Number and Algebra, Measurement and Geometry, and Statistics and Probability. This essential learning area fosters curiosity and confidence, enabling students to recognise patterns, analyse data, and apply their learning to real-world situations. At Our Lady of Fatima School, we are dedicated to delivering a rich and engaging Mathematics program that encourages students to explore, question, and appreciate the beauty and power of mathematical thinking.

As per English, we develop our learning and teaching plans to meet SCSA’s published requirements, implementation timelines and Assessment and Reporting Outline. Our approach combines explicit instruction with hands-on exploration to develop deep conceptual understanding and fluency. Teachers draw on high-quality resources and shared planning processes to create coherent learning experiences that build a strong foundation of understanding from year to year. Through purposeful discussion, the use of concrete materials, and digital tools, students are supported to reason, communicate, and apply their knowledge confidently and flexibly across a range of contexts.