The Australian Primary Principals Association (APPA) believes that the development and
implementation of the Australian Curriculum has led to substantial overcrowding in the
curriculum for primary schools. We note that the Review of the Australian Curriculum
supports this view:
There is no doubt that the issue that has caused the greatest amount of angst is the
amount of content teachers are required to teach. This issue did not come as a
surprise. The Australian Primary Principals Association (APPA) has consistently
articulated this concern, and it was echoed throughout the consultation process…
The Reviewers are convinced that immediate and substantial action is required to
address the overcrowding of the primary curriculum. (Donnelly and Wiltshire, 2014: 3)