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Melbourne Declaration on Educational Goals for Young has two broad goals:
Goal 1: Australian schooling promotes equity and excellence

Goal 2: All young Australians become successful learners, confident and creative individuals, and active and informed citizens.

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The challenge: Can you create a text that will promote the importance of developing and enhancing skills in critical and creative thinking in literacy and numeracy?

Success Criteria:

•  I can synthesise information about critical and creative thinking and reinterpret ideas to create a personal response

•  I can make choices about the type and form of a text to suit purpose and audience

•  I can explain why critical and creative thinking are important in numeracy and literacy

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Rationale

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Throughout 2011 and 2012, the Board of Studies NSW developed new K-10 syllabuses for English, Mathematics, Science (incorporating Science and Technology K-6) and History that incorporate agreed Australian Curriculum content.

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How Do You Define Creativity? Sir Ken Robinson Video Series from Adobe Education

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It's no secret that Adobe thinks creativity needs to be championed so educators can feel increasingly empowered to teach it as a critical competency across all disciplines. We firmly believe creativity is an imperative for students' success in a global marketplace.

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Observable behaviours I may see

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Rationale

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Throughout 2011 and 2012, the Board of Studies NSW developed new K-10 syllabuses for English, Mathematics, Science (incorporating Science and Technology K-6) and History that incorporate agreed Australian Curriculum content.

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Sir Ken Robinson on creativity

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What are the barriers to creativity in education?

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Today's society is increasingly complex. As society changes, so must education. Are we preparing students to create our future? Adobe has released a research study that reveals the state of creativity in education. It highlights the importance of preparing students to be innovators and how testing and government mandates are stifling creativity in the classroom.

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From the Australian Curriculum - introduction and rationale behind inclusion as one of the general capabilities embedded within all key learning areas.