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.

English

English is a core subject which is mandatory from Years K-12. In English, students study language in its various textual forms, which develop in complexity, to understand how meaning is shaped, conveyed, interpreted, and reflected.

Mathematics

Mathematics is a core subject which is mandatory from Years K-12. Students will learn to ‘work mathematically’ as they engage with content across three main strands: number and algebra, measurement and space, and statistics and probability.

Creative Arts

Creative Arts is a core subject which is mandatory from Years K-12. Creative Arts encompasses learning in Dance, Drama, Music and Visual Arts. Each arts focus area has a distinct body of knowledge, creative and critical practices, and individual ways of understanding the world. The arts provide students with opportunities for creativity, self-expression, self-awareness, enjoyment and creating shared meaning. The arts are central to the development of creative, confident, compassionate and resilient individuals.

Human Society and its Environment

Human Society and its Environment (HSIE) is a core subject which is mandatory from Years K-12. It incorporates the study of people, places and environments, as well as how people and events from the past have shaped societies over time. Through the foundational knowledge, understanding and skills of geography and history, HSIE introduces students to the complex interconnections between people and places, past and present so they can become active, confident, engaged and valued members of Australia’s diverse community.

PDHPE

Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE) is a core subject which is mandatory from Years K-12. It equips students with the knowledge and skills to positively influence their own and others’ safety, health and wellbeing. Students will build their understanding through four main focus areas: movement skill and physical activity, respectful relationships and safety, identity, health and wellbeing, and self-management and interpersonal skills.

Science and Technology

Science and Technology are core subjects, meaning they are mandatory from Years K-12. These areas foster student’s sense of wonder about the world around them and knowledge of how it works. This study encourages students to embrace new concepts and learn to observe, develop testable questions, and test and evaluate ideas to refine their understanding.

Religion and Ethics

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.

You can update your preference by writing to the school or through the online form available at participating schools.

Visit the department’s website for more information about religion and ethics.

Special Religious Education and Non-Religious Classes

Special Religious Education (SRE) and Non-Religious classes will commence in Term 1, Week 5. As per the new Departmental Policy, Epping Public School is required to provide parents with the online links to the authorised curriculum scope and sequences that each provider will be teaching in their scripture class throughout the year. We have provided these links below. The links are:

Anglican Diocese of Sydney

https://whysre.com.au/sre-curriculum/cep-curriculum-overview/

Catholic Diocese of Broken Bay, Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD)

https://www.bbcatholic.org.au/evangelisation/ccd/curriculum

Islamic Council of NSW

https://www.isre.org.au/

Vishva Hindu Parishad of Australia

https://vhp.org.au/sre-hindu-dharma-scripture-classes

Ethics

https://primaryethics.com.au/curriculum

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.

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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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Our principal and staff

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