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
We focus on the skills your child needs to succeed in school and beyond. This helps them feel confident and prepared for the future.
High-quality education
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 and personalised learning
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.
Extension opportunities
Some students are ready for more challenges. We offer open-ended tasks, enrichment programs and support. We help all students to reach their full potential.
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.
At our school, students can take part in special religious education (SRE) or special education in ethics (SEE) classes, depending on what’s available. These classes are delivered by approved providers.
When enrolling your child, you’ll be able to choose an option from the approved providers offered at our school. Students not attending SRE or SEE 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).
Enrolment:
During enrolment, you can choose a special religious education option for your child from the school’s available approved providers.
Withdraw:
Write to the school if you wish to withdraw your child from special religious education, sometimes known as scripture. Special education in ethics is an option for your primary-age child if you withdraw them from special religious education.
You can update your preference by writing to the school or through the online form available at participating schools.
Visit the NSW Education Department’s website for more information about religion and ethics.
At Clemton Park we have the following Special Religious Education Classes every Tuesday
Kindergarten - Year 2: 2:00 - 2:30pm
Years 3 - 6: 2:30 - 3:00pm
Anglican, Presbyterian, Baptist and Uniting The Anglican Diocese of Sydney welcomes the opportunity afforded to deliver quality Special Religious Education in Government primary and secondary schools, to students whose parents identify with the faith or have expressed a desire for their child to receive a Christian faith education.
More information @ CEP curriculum overview (whysre.com.au)
Catholic Catholic SRE ‘Scripture’ classes are provided by the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney. For more information about Catholic SRE, including the authorised curriculum scope and sequence.
More information @ Education - Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney (sydneycatholic.org)
Greek Orthodox
Complements the general education of Greek Orthodox children. Scripture classes focus on an Orthodox way of life and identity.
More information @ NSW Scripture Classes – Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia
Islamic -
The program is designed to teach Muslim students the basics of Islam, emphasises on social cohesion and is provided to all Muslims students, regardless of their sectarian groupings. The aim of the program is to teach students to love, learn and implement Islam as upright Australian citizens.
More information @ Islamic Scripture – ICPA Australia
Primary Ethics
Volunteer ethics teachers use detailed lesson materials to deliver a curriculum of 79 topics. Most topics are designed to address particular ethical issues but a number are skill-focused and explicitly teach core critical thinking skills and encourage collaborative inquiry.
More information @ Our Curriculum – Ethics education for children (primaryethics.com.au)
During SRE/SEE times, no academic instruction will be delivered or formal school activities. Therefore, students will not miss any class work by attending SRE/SEE classes.
Students attending non-SRE/SEE classes will participate in meaningful activities such as reading, private study or completing their own work.
For more information, visit the department’s website or contact us.
At our school, we give the right support to help advanced or talented learners 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.
Contact us to learn more about how we support high potential and gifted learners.
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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