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
Stage 1
- EN1-HANDW-01
uses a legible, fluent and automatic handwriting style, and digital technology, including word-processing applications, when creating texts
Form all letters with consistent size and slope in NSW Foundation Style from memory
Position all letters correctly on the line with appropriate spacing between words
Use word-processing program functions, including text-editing applications
Recognise and use keys to show more complex punctuation or symbols
Type up to 5 familiar words per minute
Use taught software functions to create texts in a range of modes for different contexts, audiences and purposes