Learning Areas

Our curriculum focuses on the academic, social and emotional development of every student.

The Australian Curriculum (ACARA) guides our daily work and is flexibly designed to develop:

  • successful learners
  • confident and creative individuals
  • active and informed young people who contribute to society


Across the course of each year, students access their learning in the areas of:

  • Religious Education
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Humanities and Social Sciences (History, Geography, Civics and Citizenship, Economics and Business)
  • Technologies (Design Technologies and Digital Technologies)
  • The Arts (Music, Dance, Drama, Visual Arts and Media Arts)
  • Health and PE


In addition, specialist lessons at Dominican School include:

  • Performing Arts: Music, Dance, Drama and Media Arts
  • Japanese: Exploring Japanese language and culture
  • Physical Education: Exploring a variety of sports, developing skills and knowledge