The aims of the curriculum are to ensure that all children are provided with learning opportunities that recognise and celebrate their uniqueness and develop their full potential. The focus is on the child as a learner, and the use of a variety of teaching methodologies is an essential feature of the curriculum.
The curriculum emphasises the need for greater attention to be paid to students with special educational needs and emphasises the importance of achieving functional literacy and numeracy. It also draws attention to the needs of gifted children.