Semester A Overview

Semester A opens with a rich blend of literature, science, civics, and nature study.

In My Homeschool English 6A, students explore Animal Farm, practise sentence-level grammar and composition, and build fluency through astronomy-themed dictations. In Term 2, students read The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and practise dictation drawn from the novel. Copywork strengthens cursive handwriting through inspiring literature and life quotes, naturally supporting Healthy Conversations themes such as identity, emotional wellbeing, and respectful relationships.

Weekly nature journaling continues with Bush Days by Amy Mack, encouraging close observation of Australian plants, birds, and seasonal changes.

Science begins with Circling the Sun, a narrative introduction to Earth and Space Science accompanied by science videos that reinforce key astronomy concepts. This is followed by Habitats: How Nature Adapts and Thrives, where students investigate ecosystems, adaptation, sustainability, and traditional knowledge through living science readings and notebooking. Humanities are taught through an integrated approach:

History Makers introduces major world events of the 20th century, while Prime Ministers of Australia (Part A) helps students understand how Australian leaders responded to those global changes, including immigration and regional relationships. Students continue developing historical thinking through the My Homeschool Book of Centuries, adding maps, dates, and key figures as they read.

Poetry, music, art appreciation, and a hands-on design project complete a well-rounded and creative semester.

Printed Version: If you choose the printed version of the program, key materials will be printed and shipped to you, however you will still have digital access to all material which is located on the My Homeschool Learning Platform (Moodle).

• An Education Plan offered in a format that you can individualise for your child;
• A Scope and Sequence showing how My Homeschool reflects Australian registration requirements across each state and territory;
• End of Term Report templates;
• A printable week-by-week planner with plenty of space to make notes specific to your child; and
• An online Weekly Planner, complete with links to all the online resources required.

We also provide you with access to our State Rego and Planning Course which guides you through your homeschool application when using our courses. We give you a shortcut to help you get straight into giving your child a delightful and robust education without spending days and days researching and tweaking unsuitable content.

A separate maths curriculum will need to be purchased, as mathematics is not included in My Homeschool courses from year 3 onwards. Many families choose to use programs such as Maths Online, for which we are able to provide a 50% discount. Each semester also includes a small number of additional novels and non-fiction titles. A few options are provided from our living book lists, allowing families to choose what is most accessible for them. Some of these texts are available online for free, while others may need to be purchased. Families should also allow for general printing and stationery costs.