Charleville School of Distance Education delivers the Australian Curriculum to students from Prep to Year 10. Curriculum expectations and subject offerings align with those of Queensland state schools.
Primary (Prep to Year 6)
Primary students attend scheduled online lessons led by their classroom teacher. In addition to these lessons, students complete units of work at home with the support of a Home Tutor.
While some learning tasks completed at home allow for flexibility, all students follow a structured timetable and term overview to ensure consistency, engagement, and progress.
Secondary (Years 7 to 10)
All secondary subjects are delivered online by qualified teachers. Students attend scheduled lessons, complete curriculum-aligned assessment tasks, and receive regular feedback and support from their teachers.
Curriculum materials
Units of work
Students access curriculum materials as their core learning resources. Units of work are provided across the following learning areas:
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Technologies
- Health and Physical Education
- Languages
- The Arts
All learning areas align with the Australian Curriculum for Prep to Year 10.
Curriculum materials are provided in a range of formats, including digital resources and practical, hands-on learning activities. In some cases, additional printed resources may be supplied. Student work is submitted electronically, and teachers provide feedback through digital platforms and, where required, by telephone.
Curriculum delivery
Charleville School of Distance Education uses a combination of online and offline curriculum materials, with delivery varying by year level and learning area.
- In Primary (Prep to Year 6), not all learning areas are delivered online. Students use a mix of digital resources and hands-on learning activities completed at home with Home Tutor support.
- In Secondary (Years 7 to 10), all subjects are delivered online by teachers, with students accessing materials, submitting work, and receiving feedback through the school's digital learning platforms.
All curriculum delivery aligns with the Australian Curriculum.
Home tutors
All students enrolled at Charleville School of Distance Education are required to have a Home Tutor. In most cases, this role is undertaken by a parent or carer, though some families engage another responsible adult.
- In lower primary, Home Tutors provide direct support using the curriculum materials supplied by the school.
- In upper primary and secondary, students work more independently, with Home Tutors ensuring work is completed and submitted, and that students attend scheduled online lessons.
Home Tutors also:
- manage learning resources at home
- liaise regularly with teachers
- support attendance and participation requirements
- assist with preparation for field events
Home Tutors are an integral part of the distance education partnership.
Additional curriculum support
Additional curriculum support is available through Diverse Learners teachers, as well as teacher-modified or alternative programs where required. Support may be provided for students with learning difficulties, additional needs, or those requiring extension.
Teachers work closely with families to adjust curriculum materials and learning expectations to meet individual student needs.
Teaching and field programs
Teaching occurs through:
- curriculum materials
- scheduled online lessons
- field events and whole-school programs
Teachers collaboratively plan and coordinate a range of field events and whole-school experiences, including the Kickstart Conference, Whole School Muster Week, Cluster Musters, camps, Sports Muster, Swim Muster, Minischool Weeks, the Year 6 and Year 10 Celebration Dinner, the Whole School Concert, and Speech and Awards. Home visits may also be conducted where required.
These experiences support curriculum delivery, assessment, wellbeing, and student connection.
Reporting student progress
Teachers formally report student achievement through semester reports and participation in NAPLAN in Years 3, 5, 7, and 9.
Ongoing communication also occurs through Parent–Teacher Interviews held in Terms 1 and 3, regular teacher feedback, digital comments on submitted work, phone contact, and discussions during field events.
Online lessons
Attendance at scheduled online lessons is compulsory, unless permission has been granted by the Principal in specific circumstances. These lessons enable regular, direct contact between teachers and students and form an essential part of the learning program.
If a student is unable to attend a scheduled online lesson, parents or carers must notify the class teacher by phone or email.
Regular Home Tutor support sessions are offered by teachers. Home Tutors are encouraged to attend and should notify the teacher if they are unable to do so.