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Important skills

s1-schools-paul-clitheroePaul Clitheroe on young people and money changes

Paul Clitheroe, Chairman of the Australian Government Financial Literacy Board, comments on how changes in the financial world have made dealing with money more difficult for young people.

Back to topRole of schools

s1-skills-paul-clitheroe.pngCreating opportunities at schools

Paul Clitheroe outlines the important role schools can play in developing consumer and financial literacy among young people.

Back to topSchool participation

s2-school-primary.pngPrimary - Maitland Life Skills Program

This program, which has evolved over 17 years, provides a successful example of how to engage young people with consumer and financial literacy through a dynamic and innovative program. The whole-school approach to consumer and
financial literacy now involves 13 schools from the Maitland area and has significant community involvement.

s2-school-upper-primary.pngUpper Primary - Integrated Program

At Surfer's Paradise State School, Jeff Licence introduces Prep and Year 1 students to the topic of advertising. Students look at using money to buy goods and services, the difference between wants and needs, and discover the gender stereotypes involved in some advertising directed at children.

s2-school-year7.pngYear 7 - Integrated Program

Arundel State School weaves consumer and financial literacy education throughout the Year 7 curriculum, embedding it in an integrated way across the key learning areas.

 

s2-school-year10.pngYear 10 - Core Business Studies Course

At King's Christian College, consumer and financial literacy has been embedded in the core Year 10 business studies course. Students study the role of money, and apply decision-making skills in a variety of financial situations.

 

s2-school-year12.pngYear 12 - Applied Financial Literacy Activity

At Aquinas College in Queensland, Year 12 students developed their consumer
and financial literacy skills by planning and budgeting for their schoolies week celebration. Students investigated their location options and accommodation
costs and established a budget. They identified sources of income and established
the amount they needed to save. Leasing, bonds, travel insurance and contingency plans were also considered. An outline of the program with worksheets and other
useful material including a DVD produced by the school can be found on the
school website.

 

Back to topUnpacking the National Framework

s1-skills-paul-clitheroe.pngDimensions illustrated

The dimensions are illustrated in the Maitland Life Skills Program. Watch the video to see how they have been integrated into the program.

 

Back to topAn integrated approach

s3-integrated-merchandising.pngMerchandising

At Surfer's Paradise State School, Jeff Licence introduces Year 2 students to the topic of merchandising. His aim is for children to understand that films and other forms of entertainment repackage their characters as 'merchandising' to increase profit for the investors and to increase the lifespan of their creations. Students develop understanding about the connections between what they buy and how
they are influenced by advertisers.

 

Last updated: 22 Mar 2012