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 foundations in literacy and numeracy
We focus on building the essential literacy and numeracy skills your child needs to succeed at school and beyond. Our programs help students develop confidence, independence, and a love of learning, ensuring they are well prepared for future challenges and opportunities.
High expectations - every day - every lesson
We believe every student can achieve great things. Our teachers set high expectations and provide the guidance and encouragement students need to reach them. With a wide range of subjects and learning experiences, we help students discover what they love, challenge themselves, and succeed in every lesson, every day.
Inclusive and personalised learning
Every child learns differently — and that’s something we celebrate. Our teachers use expert strategies in differentiation and explicit teaching to tailor learning to each student’s needs, interests, and pace. By personalising learning experiences, we help every child feel confident, supported, and inspired to reach their full potential.
HGPE - Extension opportunities
Some students are ready for additional challenges and enrichment. Our school offers a variety of opportunities to support High Potential and Gifted Education (HGPE) students across all domains:
- Academic: ALPHA Program
- Sport and Dance: TEAP Program
- Creative and Performing Arts: School Musical
- Social and Emotional: Duke of Edinburgh and Student Leadership opportunities
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.
Digital learning
English
HSIE
LOTE - japanese and auslan
Mathematics
Music
PDHPE
Science
Technology Mandatory (Year 7 and 8)
Visual Arts
Cafe culture
Claymation
Crossfit kids
Dj and band
Fashion
Fast track timber
Film to fiction
Minecraft mania
Wide world of games
Aboriginal studies
Agricultural studies
Building construction industrial technology
Child studies
Commerce
Critical thinking
Dance
Design and media studies
Drama
Elective history
Food technology
Marine studies
Metal industrial technology
Music
Performing arts
Philosophy
Photographic and digital media
Physical activity and sports studies
Textile technology
Timber industrial technology
Visual arts
Visual design
At our school, students can take part in special religious education (SRE) classes. These classes are delivered by approved providers, where available.
When enrolling your child, you’ll be able to choose an option from the approved providers offered at our school. Students not attending SRE are given supervised alternative meaningful activities.
You’re welcome to change your choice at any time. Just let us know in writing or use the online form (if available at our school).
The following options are currently available at Berkeley Vale Campus.
- Churches of Christ (Christian SRE)
- Catholic SRE
For more information, visit the department’s website or contact us.
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.
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