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.
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. Alongside explicit teaching, we provide hands-on and alternative learning experiences that integrate cross-curriculum learning, life skills, and career skills, supporting students to build practical capabilities for learning, work, and everyday life.
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:
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real-world learning: hands-on tasks, group work and exploring new ideas
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technology: to help students learn and build digital skills
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flexible teaching: the right support for each student, with a focus on wellbeing
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community connections: through excursions and local programs
Why choose us for your child’s learning?
Student opportunities and activities
We focus on the skills your child needs to succeed in school and beyond. This helps them feel confident and prepared for the future.
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.
Wellbeing
At Barwon Learning Centre, we understand that student behaviour and how they engage with school often reflect deeper experiences and needs, not just what we see on the surface. We focus on understanding behaviour as language.
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.
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.
Student opportunities and activities
Discover clubs, sports and other activities your child can enjoy at school.
Our principal and staff
Get to know our principal and staff, who work together to create a positive school culture.