The Australian curriculum: History aims to ensure that students develop:
Interest in, and enjoyment of, historical study for lifelong learning and work, including their capacity and willingness to be informed and active citizens.
Knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the past and the forces that shape societies, including Australian society.
Understanding and use of historical concepts, such as evidence, continuity and change, cause and effect, perspectives, empathy, significance and contestability.
Capacity to undertake historical inquiry, including skills in the analysis and use of sources, and in explanation and communication.
The foundation - year 10 Australian curriculum: geography aims to ensure that students develop:
A sense of wonder, curiosity and respect about places, people, cultures and environments throughout the world.
A deep geographical knowledge of their own locality, Australia, the Asia region and the world.
The ability to think geographically, using geographical concepts.
The capacity to be competent, critical and creative users of geographical inquiry methods and skills.
As informed, responsible and active citizens who can contribute to the development of an environmentally and economically sustainable, and socially just world.