Social Studies

Continuity and change for reimagined futures: An exploration into time, place and space in past, present and future contexts; the past, its influences on the present and its implications for the future; people who have shaped the future through their actions; how people and individuals imagine different futures and events; how people access and take into account intergenerational knowledge in everyday activities, places and spaces; how people generate active hope and responsibility for decisions and actions

Global citizenship and culture; An exploration into people, communities, relationships and cultures; the ways in which people relate to, connect with and appreciate cultures and societies; how people foster advocacy for ethical solidarity; how people construct shared responsibilities in ethical, reciprocal and compassionate ways, considering social, cultural and historical local and global contexts. 

Interconnected places, spaces and relationships: An exploration into the distinctive features of places and spaces; how people adapt to and alter their environment; how people perceive, experience, represent and connect to place; the impact of natural disasters on people and the environment; the interconnectedness and transformation of physical systems in social and ecological contexts; the ways in which people and all living things can survive, thrive and co-evolve together

Systems and structures: An exploration into how and why people construct organisations and systems; the distribution of power and authority; the local and global connections within diverse communities; the way in which past and present systems and structures (policy, practice, law trade, livelihood) impact decision making.