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.
There are no special religious education and special education in ethics approved providers available at this school.
Visit the department’s website for more information about religion and ethics.
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.
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.
Homework Centre
To support student’s homework completion Nepean runs a Homework Centre in the library from 3pm to 4pm on Monday and Thursday afternoons during school terms.
Students are encouraged to visit the library to get extra support completing homework, assignments or help with understanding what they are learning in their classes. A teacher will always be available from 3pm to 4pm to support and assist students.
Students will have access to the internet, via the computers and laptops, and printers (10c per page).
Library
Our library offers excellent opportunities for research, study and reading for pleasure. Our aim is to provide all members of the school community with equal access to information and resources in an environment, which promotes independent learning and growth. Parents are asked to encourage their children to make good and frequent use of the library.
Your librarian can provide;
- assistance with research (this has many facets)
- assistance with information skill development
- help with essay writing, for example: exposition text type
- hints on time management and study skills
- ‘How To...’ guides, for example: writing a bibliography, in-text reference, note taking
- resource lists for Preliminary & HSC
- support with suggestions on good fiction reading
- Monday 8am to 4pm
- Tuesday 8am to 3pm
- Wednesday 8am to 2.35pm
- Thursday 8am to 4pm
- Friday 8am to 3pm
The library is open to students at recess and lunchtimes and for the Homework Centre on Monday and Thursday afternoons. Please note that the library may sometimes be closed due to conferences or workshops.
Materials have been selected to cater for a wide range of interests, curriculum needs and student abilities. Emphasis is given to the acquisition of current materials, which are relevant to a range of student needs and reading levels.
The Junior collection contains current, well-presented materials which students requested and are able to use. For senior students, the collection has been developed to provide a greater depth of information, which is well presented. It also provides students with access to Syllabus documents, study guides, past HSC exam papers and topic reviews.
The library is equipped with:
- A comprehensive computer network is available for students’ research and study during both breaks and lessons. Senior students may also use the designated senior study areas during study periods.
- Fiction: includes new and exciting novels, picture books, graphic novels (anime/manga) and comics.
- Magazines
- Non-fiction: includes reference material, dictionaries, atlases, past HSC exam papers (also available as an e-resource) and subject/topic specific texts for specific Preliminary and HSC topics.
All books/magazines, except Reference books, may be borrowed by students. Students are to show their ID cards for all borrowing. Students are not permitted to borrow for others.
- Year 7 - 10 students may borrow 3 items (either fiction or non-fiction) at any one time.
- Year 11 - 12 students may borrow 6 items (either fiction or non-fiction) at any one time.
- Loan period: 2 weeks only
- Overdue items: Students are reminded, via their roll call class, to return overdue items. These students will lose borrowing privileges until the overdue items are returned.
- Lost items: If a student loses a book its replacement must be paid for.
Students can access the library photocopier; however, must obey the Copyright Laws displayed. The cost for photocopying is:
- 10c for each black and white A4 page
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Our principal and staff
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