Western Australian Curriculum (Pre-primary – Year 6)
The Western Australian Curriculum (WAC) is recognised as a leading curriculum program because it is grounded in interconnected principles of teaching, learning, and assessment. These principles draw on the latest research into best practices in assessment and its proven impact on enhancing student learning, progress, and achievement.
The Western Australian Curriculum is also internationally recognised, providing a strong foundation that supports future global university pathways and opportunities beyond school.
The Western Australian Curriculum also develops seven General Capabilities that are embedded across all subjects. These include Literacy, Numeracy, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Capability, Critical and Creative Thinking, Personal and Social Capability, Ethical Understanding, and Intercultural Understanding. These capabilities encompass the knowledge, skills, behaviours, and dispositions that enable students to live, learn, and work successfully in the twenty-first century and beyond.
RBIS Primary Program
RBIS Primary provides a world-class education through the Western Australian Curriculum (WAC), offering a seamless and progressive learning pathway from Pre-primary to Year 6. The curriculum is structured around eight key learning areas, with well-defined year-level objectives and achievement standards that foster students’ academic excellence, as well as their social, emotional, and personal development, while preparing them for future global pathways.
Eight Learning Areas
• English – building strong communication and literacy through Language, Literacy, and Literature
• Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) – exploring people, places, and the world through Civics, Economics, Geography, and History
• Mathematics – developing numeracy and applying mathematical concepts in real-life contexts
• Science – fostering curiosity and scientific understanding of the world
• Technologies – gaining practical and digital skills in Design & Technologies and Digital Technologies
• The Arts – nurturing creativity and self-expression through Dance, Drama, Media Arts, Music, and Visual Arts
• Languages – learning Khmer and Chinese to enhance communication and cultural awareness
• Health and Physical Education (HPE) – promoting healthy, active lifestyles
Our Approach to Teaching and Learning
At RBIS, teaching and learning are guided by student-centred principles that place learners at the heart of the educational experience. We empower students to take ownership of their learning, think critically, and engage deeply in meaningful and authentic learning experiences.
Key Approaches
• Inquiry-based learning using Kath Murdoch’s Cycle of Inquiry, fostering curiosity, questioning, and exploration
• Students as co-constructors of learning, actively contributing ideas, collaborating with peers, and building shared understanding
• Student-centred frameworks, including inquiry-based, concept-based, and constructivist learning, alongside Understanding by Design (UbD) to ensure purposeful, meaningful, and transferable learning
• Differentiated instruction, tailoring teaching to meet diverse learning needs, abilities, and interests
• Explicit teaching, with clear learning intentions and success criteria to ensure clarity, focus, and measurable outcomes
• Integration of technology and digital literacy, enhancing engagement, creativity, and future-ready skills
• Collaborative learning environments, promoting teamwork, communication, and peer learning
• Real-world and authentic learning, connecting knowledge to practical application and global contexts
• Continuous feedback and reflection, supporting student growth, self-awareness, and improvement
• Development of higher-order thinking skills, including critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, and innovation
• Inclusive and supportive learning environments, ensuring every child feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed
Assessment Principles and Practices
Assessment at RBIS aligns with the Western Australian Curriculum (WAC) and is an integral part of effective teaching and learning. It supports student progress, informs instruction, and provides meaningful, timely feedback that enhances learning outcomes and drives continuous improvement.
Assessment takes many forms, including diagnostic, formative, and summative assessment, alongside a variety of strategies to support and evaluate student learning. These approaches ensure that assessment is continuous, purposeful, and responsive to each learner.
Each term includes a major project-based task, showcasing students’ talents and real capabilities through authentic and meaningful learning experiences.
RBIS emphasises performance-based assessment, grounded in the belief that students can demonstrate what they know and can do in meaningful, real-world contexts.
High-Impact Assessment Strategies
• Clear learning intentions and success criteria, guiding understanding and achievement
• Ongoing formative feedback, supporting improvement and next steps
• Assessment for, as, and of learning, balancing growth, reflection, and achievement
• Differentiated assessment, responding to diverse learning needs and abilities
• Student voice and agency, promoting reflection, ownership, and goal setting
• Peer and self-assessment, developing metacognition and responsibility
• Data-informed instruction, personalising learning and improving outcomes
• Authentic, real-world tasks, deepening understanding and relevance
• Project-based and interdisciplinary assessment, integrating knowledge and skills
• Performance-based assessment, demonstrating application, creativity, and mastery
Why Choose RBIS Primary?
• Trilingual programme: English, Khmer, and Chinese for global readiness
• Inquiry-based, student-centred learning fostering critical thinking and creativity
• Holistic development supporting the whole child
• Internationally recognised curriculum preparing students for global university pathways and lifelong success
We are committed to providing a secure, nurturing, and inclusive environment where every child can thrive. We ensure that our facilities are safe, clean, and child-friendly, regularly inspecting and maintaining our premises to meet high safety and hygiene standards.