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.
NSW public schools offer special religious education and special education in ethics, delivered by approved providers wherever available.
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.
At Wadalba Community School, our Primary School currently has the following options for SRE:
- Christian (delivered by providers from The Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Condell Park Bible Church, The Lakes Evangelical Church, Australian Christian Churches)
- Catholic (delivered by providers from Catholic Diocese of Broken Bay)
The curriculum for these weekly 30 minute lessons can be found at:
Christian For Years K - 5: Godspace
Christian For Year 6: CEP Connect
Catholic: BB Catholic
Students not attending SRE are given supervised alternative meaningful activities.
A parent/carer may at any time notify the school in writing that they wish to change their decision. Students will continue the same arrangement as the previous year, unless a parent/carer has requested a change in writing.
For more information about Special Religious Education (SRE) including the list of approved providers, please visit: Religion and Ethics
If your preferred SRE is not available please contact the approved provider.
NSW public schools offer special religious education and special education in ethics, delivered by approved providers wherever available.
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.
At Wadalba Community School, our Secondary School (High School) currently has the following options for Special Religious Education.
Scripture Union NSW has been involved in schools since 1935, and is a coordinator of Christian Voluntary Lunchtime groups in NSW public schools. These groups, known as ISCF groups in secondary schools exist to give Christian students the opportunity to grow in their understanding of Christianity, and to allow other students who may be interested in knowing more about Christianity the chance to explore their questions in an informal setting.
Any high school student can attend an ISCF lunchtime group with parental permission. Participation in the group is entirely voluntary which means that students are free to attend or not to attend if they wish. At Wadalba Commuity School our Scripture Leader is Warren Ekermans.
Warren offers our students the following programs with parent / carer permission on Friday’s:
1. Morning Check in with Breakfast:
Students can come to the Welbeing Room before school to make some toast and check in with Warren for an informal chat.
2. Special Religous Education Program Period 4 Friday:
In this program, Christian teachings from the Bible are presented in a clear and age appropriate manner and students are provided with a safe forum for reflection, questions and discussion regarding this Christian worldview.
3. Chips and Chats:
Students can drop in at lunch time to check in with Warren for an informal chat.
In order to attend any of these programs, students must return the permission form sent via email. Students may also access a hardcopy of the permission form. Please ensure you tick the boxes of the program/s you would like your child to participate in. Please see the office for a form.
At our school, we 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.
Contact us to 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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