Learning
There are six key learning areas studied throughout primary school: English, Mathematics, Science and Technology, Personal Development, Health and Physical Education, Creative Arts and Human Society and Its Environment (History and Geography). You can find more information about these key learning areas on the NSW Education Standards Authority website.
At the beginning of each term, classroom teachers will email parents an outline detailing what students will be learning in the upcoming term across these six areas. This outline provides insights into the specific topics, activities, and projects that will be covered, helping parents to engage with their children’s learning and support them at home. This communication ensures that families are informed and involved in the educational journey, fostering a collaborative approach to learning.
Why choose us for your child’s learning?
Strong academic foundations
Literacy and numeracy are the foundations for all future learning. Our highly trained teachers use evidence based learning programs and teaching strategies to ensure every child has a years worth of growth for a years worth of learning.
Social and emotional development
Using the evidence based Grow Your Mind program, our school supports the social and emotional development of every student. At Bourke Street, we focus on a growing a character strength each week and learning about how our brains work so that we can make the best decisions that keep us healthy, happy and safe.
Inclusive and personalised learning
Our teachers adjust how they teach to suit your child’s needs, interests and learning pace. Our teachers consistently review and update learning programs, ensuring students are challenged, supported and engaged. 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.
Explore how we teach the NSW curriculum through key learning areas.
- English
- Mathematics
- HSIE (History & Geography)
- Science & Technology
- PDHPE (Personal Development, Health, Physical Education)
- CAPA (Creative & Performing Arts)
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).
For more information, visit the department’s website or contact us.
At our school, we give the right support to help 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.
Learn more about how we support high potential and gifted learners.
Our learning approach
Bourke Street teachers use 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. Our teachers use proven teaching strategies and take part in ongoing professional development to stay up to date with best teaching practice.
Helping students progress
We support every student’s academic progress by:
- checking their progress and giving clear and timely feedback
- holding parent/teacher/student conferences early in the year to establish learning goals
- reporting twice per year on each student’s learning progress so parents and carers know how their child is doing
- differentiating all lessons so that all learners are challenged to learn while finding success
- 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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