Learning
Assessment Schedules
Please acess our Assessment Schedules by year group:
Curriculum
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.
English
English is the study and use of the English language in its various textual forms. These encompass spoken, written and visual texts of varying complexity through which meaning is shaped, conveyed, interpreted and reflected.
Mathematics
By studying mathematics, students learn to work mathematically – developing fluency, understanding, problem-solving, reasoning and communication skills.
Creative arts
Creative Arts provides students with opportunities to build their knowledge and contemporary understanding of Visual Arts, Photography, Music, Drama and Dance. Please refer to the following pages for information about each subject.
Technological and applied studies (TAS)
Through the study of technology courses, students engage in a diverse range of practical experiences and develop knowledge and understanding of contemporary and advancing technologies.
History
The History faculty is committed to encouraging students to adopt a lifelong passion for the study of various ancient and modern cultures which have shaped our world today.
Social sciences
The Social Sciences Faculty strives to be a faculty of excellence in teaching and learning by encouraging independent thinking and encouraging students to engage in the community as informed and active citizens.
Science
Science provides a distinctive view and way of thinking about the world. The study of science has led to an evolving body of knowledge organised as an interrelated set of models, theories, laws, systems, structures and interactions.
Personal development, health and physical education (PDHPE)
PDHPE provides students with opportunities to explore issues that are likely to impact on the health, safety and wellbeing of themselves and others – now and in the future. Students also participate in challenging and enjoyable physical activity, improving their capacity to move with skill and confidence.
Languages Other Than English (LOTE)
Students engage in opportunities to learn about other cultures and learn new languages.
Subject Selection Information
Year 8 (2025) into 9 (2026)
Please find attached the Stage 5 Subjection Selection Booklet for your information.
Subject Selection Information
Year 10 (2025) into 11 (2026)
Please find attached the Stage 6 Subject Selection Booklet for your information.
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.