Learning
At our school, we teach the NSW curriculum and offer many different subjects to support each student’s learning. We know that development of skills in literacy and numeracy are the building blocks for learning and for everyday life. Our teachers use effective teaching strategies to help students achieve their goals.
Why choose us for your child’s learning?
Strong student educational outcomes
We focus on the skills your child needs to succeed in school and beyond. This helps them feel confident and prepared for the future.
Safe and supportive environment
Our teachers adjust how they teach to suit your child’s needs, interests, and learning pace. We make sure every student feels confident and supported.
Preparation for future success
We offer a range of subjects to match what students enjoy and want to learn about. Our skilled teachers support every student to find what they love, do their best and succeed.
Inclusive school community
We help all students to reach their full potential by working in partnership to connect and engage with our diverse community.
What students learn
Students learn a wide range of subjects in the NSW curriculum. They build skills, think creatively and prepare for life beyond school.
Our subjects
English is mandatory for all students from Year 7 to 12. In English, students learn about the study and use of the English language in its various textual forms. These encompass spoken, written and visual texts through which meaning is shaped, conveyed, interpreted and reflected. Complexity increases as students progress through their schooling.
Developing proficiency in English enables students to take their place as confident communicators, critical and imaginative thinkers, lifelong learners, and informed, active participants in Australian society. Their understanding of English through knowledge and skills acquisition is essential to their intellectual, social and emotional development.
The study of English should develop a love of literature and learning, and be challenging and enjoyable. It develops skills to enable students to experiment with ideas and expression, to become active, independent and lifelong learners, to work with each other and to reflect on their learning.
Religion and ethics
NSW public schools offer special religious education and special education in ethics, delivered by approved providers wherever available.
During enrolment, you can choose a special religious education option for your child from the school’s available approved providers. You can withdraw your child from special religious education by selecting alternative meaningful activities, or special education in ethics if it’s available.
During the time that SRE classes are being held, students not attending will remain in classes and will participate in meaningful activities such as reading, private study, or completing homework.
You can update your preference by completing the Paper Enrolment Note or through the Online Form.
Christian Combined SRE is provided by Anglican Diocese of Sydney, Baptist Union of NSW and Smithfield Baptist Church. The curriculum is based on Good News about Jesus Christ and learning the key elements of Christian life and culture. Christian SRE engages students in conversations as they question life, explore values, and discover faith.
Visit the NSW Department of Education's Religion and Ethics website for more information
High potential and gifted education
At our school, we support gifted learners to grow and do their best. We notice these students early. They may learn quickly or show strong skills in creativity, leadership, problem solving or sport. We help them stay challenged with lessons and activities that match their strengths.
Our learning approach
Our school uses explicit teaching. This means we clearly tell students what they are learning, why it is important and how to do it step by step. Explicit teaching helps students understand new ideas by breaking them into smaller parts.
Learning at our school is student-centred, inclusive and practical. We are committed to equity and access. We support all learning styles and needs. Our teachers use proven teaching strategies. They take part in ongoing professional development to stay up to date with best teaching practice.
Our learning approach includes:
- Real-world learning: hands-on tasks, group work and exploring new ideas
- Technology: to help students learn and build digital skills
- Flexible teaching: the right support for each student, with a focus on wellbeing
- Community connections: through excursions and local programs.
Helping students progress
We support every student’s academic progress by:
- Checking their progress and giving clear and timely feedback
- Setting learning goals with each student
- Giving extra help with personalised plans and support from specialist staff
- Reporting on each student’s learning progress so parents and carers know how their child is doing
- Providing targeted literacy and numeracy support in small groups
- Making wellbeing part of everyday learning
- Working with families to support learning at home and school
- Helping students through transitions, like starting school or moving to a new stage of learning.
Learn more about additional learning support at our school.
Student opportunities and activities
Discover clubs, sports and other activities your child can enjoy at school.
Our principal and staff
Get to know our principal and staff, who work together to create a positive school culture.