I think the focus should be on the basics such as language and maths. When kids have a sound understanding of these then they can expand their knowledget hrough areas that intrest them. I dont believe advanced mathemetics is necessary for the vast majority of people. I hold literacy and numeracy as two of the most important things children can learn at school and of course problem solving. Having a firm foundation in these areas makes it easier to develop skills and knowledge in other areas.

However I feel children need to be exposed to other sunjects so they can decide what holds their interset and then choose which education path to take. From personal experience, even at a tertiary level, I had much more difficulty studying and focusing on topics that held no personal interest to me.

I think there is a place for life skills in school but not at the cost of losing time dedicated to literacy and numeracy. I think CPR/FIrst Aid, Basic Budgeting, Filling in Forms, Basic Health (including sexual health, illicit drugs, how to manage medication and how to access assistance for physical and mental health needs) and filling in forms are basic skills a number of adults lack and as teenagers there would be a benefit in learning these skills.