At Burwood Heights Primary School the aim is to develop a love of learning and a sense of belonging by providing relevant, authentic, open-ended, developmentally appropriate, innovative and engaging programs.  Students are encouraged to think creatively about future possibilities and opportunities, aware of the need to see themselves as part of the global community.

Burwood Heights Primary School is a International Baccalaureate World School, authorised to deliver the Primary Years Programme. The Victorian Curriculum 2.0 is used for assessment and reporting. 

Subjects taught by the class teacher

• English: Reading and Viewing, Writing and Speaking and Listening

• Mathematics: Number, Algebra, Measurement, Space, Statistics and Probability (Grades 3-6)

• Unit of Inquiry which covers: The Humanities: Geography, History, Civics and Citizenship (Grades 3-6) and Business and Economics (Grades 5 -6), Health, Design and Technologies and Digital Technologies

Subjects taught by a Specialist teacher

• French

• Homecrafts (Middle and Senior School students)

• Music (Prep and Junior School students)

• Physical Education

• Science

• Visual Art

All teachers are responsible for teaching the capabilities.

Circle Time and Restorative Practices are just two of the ways teachers address the capabilities.

• Critical and Creative Thinking
• Ethical Capability
• Intercultural Capability
• Personal and Social Capability

Incursions and Excursions, House Athletics and Cross Country, Interschool and District sports, school productions and level concerts are all programs offered as part of the curriculum.

Communication between parents and the school is paramount. An Information Evening is held early in February to outline what you and your child can expect in regard to subjects, timetable, homework and so on. Parents receive formal, written reports each semester and parent/teacher meetings are held twice each year. Parents are encouraged to contact their child's teacher whenever they have concerns or questions.