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?

Our school is deeply committed to excellence in education through our expertise in Explicit Teaching. This approach ensures that learning is clear, structured, and focused, enabling every student to understand exactly what is expected and how to achieve success. Our skilled teachers carefully model concepts, provide guided practice, and offer regular feedback, which builds confidence and mastery in all learners.

Largs Public School is part of a Community of Practice in the Maitand area known as Maitland Explicit Teaching Community of Schools (METCoS). METCoS provides us with the opportunity to collaborate with our six partner schools to ensure that best practice and students achievement is of the very highest priority.

By enrolling your child in our school, you are choosing a supportive and high-quality learning environment where evidence-based teaching methods empower students to reach their full potential and develop a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

Strong foundations

A strong foundation is at the heart of our school’s approach to education. It refers to the essential skills, knowledge, and attitudes that students develop in their early years and throughout their schooling, which prepare them for future success in learning and life.

Our focus on building a strong foundation means we prioritise the core areas of literacy and numeracy, ensuring that students gain effective reading, writing, and mathematical skills. These fundamental abilities are critical for understanding and engaging with all other areas of the curriculum.

Beyond academic skills, a strong foundation includes fostering social-emotional development, resilience, curiosity, and a love of learning. We encourage students to develop confidence, problem-solving abilities, and positive relationships with peers and teachers, helping them to navigate challenges and thrive in a supportive environment.

By focusing on these foundational elements, our school equips students with the tools they need to achieve their personal best, adapt to new opportunities, and continue growing both academically and personally throughout their schooling journey and beyond.

High-quality education

At our school, high quality education means providing an engaging, inclusive, and effective learning experience that meets the diverse needs of every student. It encompasses expert teaching, a rich curriculum, and supportive learning environments that enable students to develop the knowledge, skills, and values necessary for lifelong success.

High quality education is characterised by experienced and passionate teachers who use evidence-based teaching strategies to challenge, inspire, and support students. Our curriculum is broad, balanced, and relevant, offering opportunities across academic subjects, creative arts, physical education, and personal development. We focus on developing critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication skills to prepare students for the complexities of the modern world.

We are committed to equity and inclusion, ensuring all students feel safe, respected, and valued regardless of their background or ability. The integration of technology and innovative practices further enhances learning and engagement. Ongoing assessment and feedback help tailor teaching to individual learning needs and celebrate student growth.

Our aim is to nurture confident, capable, and compassionate learners who are equipped not only for academic achievement but also to contribute positively to their communities.

Inclusive and personalised learning

Inclusive and personalised learning is at the core of our school’s commitment to ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed. This approach recognises and values the diverse backgrounds, abilities, interests, and learning styles that each student brings to the classroom.

Inclusive learning means creating a welcoming and supportive environment where all students feel respected, safe, and valued. It involves removing barriers to learning and participation, so every student can engage fully in classroom activities and access the curriculum. Our school celebrates diversity and fosters a culture of empathy, understanding, and acceptance across all areas of school life.

Personalised learning goes a step further by tailoring teaching and learning experiences to meet the individual needs of each student. This means adapting lessons, resources, and support to help students progress at their own pace and in ways that best suit their strengths and challenges. Whether through differentiated instruction, one-on-one support, or using technologies and strategies that cater to varied learning preferences, personalised learning empowers students to take ownership of their education.

By combining inclusivity with personalised learning, our school aims to maximise each student’s potential, build confidence, and cultivate a lifelong love of learning. We work collaboratively with students, families, and support staff to develop individual learning plans that reflect goals, interests, and growth areas, ensuring that every learner is supported and inspired to achieve their best.

Extension opportunities

Extension opportunities are designed to provide students with additional challenges beyond the standard curriculum, enabling them to deepen their knowledge, develop advanced skills, and explore areas of interest in greater depth. These programs are for students who demonstrate high ability, curiosity, or particular talents, and are aimed at fostering academic growth, creativity, and critical thinking.

At our school, extension opportunities take many forms. They may include specialised workshops, enrichment classes, participation in competitions, mentorship programs, or collaborative projects that encourage innovative thinking. These activities are tailored to meet the unique strengths and passions of each student, helping them go beyond their current learning and achieve new levels of excellence.

Engaging in extension programs allows students to build confidence, develop problem-solving skills, and experience learning that is both challenging and rewarding. It supports their motivation by providing meaningful and stimulating experiences that connect with their interests and future aspirations.

Our school is committed to identifying and nurturing the potential of every student, ensuring they have access to the resources and support needed to excel. Extension opportunities play a vital role in this commitment, encouraging students to embrace challenges and unlock their full potential in a supportive and enriching environment.

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.

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.

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