A collection of various bits and pieces relating to the new HSIE syllabus. Linked to the official sources where possible.
The holy grail. Contains outcomes, syllabus, and additional teaching advice documents.
This is a 1 hour PL (quicker if you're a flicker). You will need to do the course called Primary curriculum overview before you do the Scitech one. You'll need to sign in with your NESA ID.
Official DoE page with latest updates about the new Scitech syllabus.
A place where you can ask DoE Curriculum Advisors questions about the new syllabus implementation. You may need to request access.
Current NSW DoE Support Timeline (subject to change)
2025
Semester 1
PL Workshop 1 & 2
ES1 - S3 scope and sequences
2025
Semester 2
PL Workshop 3 & 4
1st Release
ES1 - S3 units and PowerPoint support resources
2026
Semester 1
2nd Release
ES1 - S3 units and PowerPoint support resources
2026
Semester 2
3rd Release
ES1 - S3 units and PowerPoint support resources
2027
Semester 1
4th Release
ES1 - S3 units and PowerPoint support resources
Official start of Scitech syllabus implementation.
Videos
Rod Cheal (NSW DoE Scitech Advisor) talks to Shirley Caspar (NESA) about the new syllabus. (9:05)
NESA Scitech Syllabus introduction video. Mostly contains overarching ideas. (3:46)
NSW DoE Syllabus Familiarisation Video (17:24)
NSW DoE Term 1 PL (20:52)