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.
Burwood Public School offers classes in all six key learning areas.
Key learning areas are set by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) which is responsible for the curriculum, Kindergarten to Year 12, for all NSW schools.
For the primary years, NESA develops syllabuses for all subjects in 6 key learning areas:
- creative arts
- English
- human society and its environment (HSIE)
- mathematics
- personal development, health and physical education (PDHPE)
- science and technology.
Some primary schools may also offer languages.
NSW schools also offer special religious education and special education in ethics via approved providers, where available.
Like all NSW schools, we have developed teaching and learning programs to suit our local context and the needs of our students.
To learn more about curriculum in NSW:
- explore how we teach the NSW curriculum through key learning areas
- see NESA’s Schooling Guide for parents and carers which provides information about learning stages, key learning areas and syllabuses
- find out more information about NSW Department of Education policy on Curriculum planning and programming, assessing and reporting to parents K–12.
Stages of learning
There are 6 stages of learning from Kindergarten to Year 12. Primary school covers Early Stage 1, or Kindergarten, to the end of Stage 3.
- Stage 1 includes Kindergarten to Year 2 (Kindergarten is referred to as Early Stage 1).
- Stage 2 includes Years 3 and 4.
- Stage 3 includes Years 5 and 6.
NSW schools offer special religious education and special education in ethics where available. These classes are delivered by approved providers.
Special Religious Education and Special Education in Ethics at Burwood PS
A feature of the public education system in NSW is the opportunity to provide time in class for education in ethics, faith and morality from a religious or non-religious perspective at the choice of parents.
At Burwood Public School, students are offered 30 minutes of Special Religious Education (SRE/Scripture) or Special Education in Ethics (SEE) every week on Wednesday morning 9.00-9.30am.
Students not attending SRE or SEE are given supervised alternative meaningful activities (Non-Scripture).
The following options are provided at Burwood Public School:
- Option 1: Catholic (K-6)
- Option 2: Combined Protestant Churches (K-6) *Includes Baptist, Uniting, Anglican, Presbyterian, Church or Christ, Congregational and Salvation Army*
- Option 3: Hindu (K-6)
- Option 4: Islam (K-6)
- Option 5: Baha'i (K-6)
- Option 6: Primary Ethics (Stage 2 only)
- Option 7: Non-Scripture (K-6)
On enrolment parents/carers will be given the SRE and SEE participation letter (PDF 200KB) to complete and return.
Parents/carers may choose to change groups at any time by notifying the school in writing by contacting us via email at burwood-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
More information regarding approved providers and our school can be found here.
For more information on SRE/SEE in public schools in general, visit the NSW Department of Education's Religion and ethics page.
At our school, every learner’s potential is our priority. We work to 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.
Our school is a place of diversity and opportunity, where every learner belongs. High potential and gifted education is delivered in-class, across the whole school and department wide. We believe in challenging our students to think, create, lead and grow every day.
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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