K–10English K–10 Syllabus
English for K−2
The new syllabus must now be taught in Kindergarten to Year 2 in all NSW primary schools.
English for 3−10
The new syllabus is to be taught in Years 3 to 10 from 2024.
2023 Plan and prepare to teach the new syllabus
2024 Start teaching the new syllabus
School sectors are responsible for implementing syllabuses and are best placed to provide schools with specific guidance and information on implementation given their understanding of their individual circumstances.
Content
Early Stage 1
- ENE-HANDW-01
produces all lower-case and upper-case letters to create texts
Content in Handwriting focuses on the skills and processes of handwriting. Some students may require appropriate aids and supports to achieve the outcome. In Early Stage 1, complementary content has been provided as alternative means to demonstrate aspects of the outcome for students who are unable to produce handwriting.
Use a stable posture when handwriting or drawing by sitting comfortably with feet flat on the floor, the writing arm resting on a table, with the opposite hand resting on the paper, and shoulders relaxed
Correctly produce a clockwise ellipse, anticlockwise ellipse and downward diagonal stroke when forming letter shapes
Use writing implements with a stable and relaxed pencil grasp
Apply appropriate pressure when handwriting to produce legible writing
Form all handwritten letters in NSW Foundation Style when given a verbal prompt from the correct starting point and continue in the correct direction
Apply taught handwriting skills when creating texts
Locate letters on a keyboard
Locate function keys to produce lower-case and upper-case letters
Use a touch screen or stylus to select lower-case and upper-case letters
Use a touch screen, stylus or keyboard to produce lower-case and upper-case letters
Use speech-to-text applications to produce letters