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
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, visit:
- NSW Department of Education – key learning areas
- NESA’s Parent Guide – Schooling in NSW which provides information about learning stages, key learning areas and syllabuses
- NSW Department of Education policy – Curriculum planning and programming, assessing and reporting to parents K–12.
Students learn a wide range of subjects in the NSW curriculum. They build skills, think creatively and prepare for life beyond school.
The Education Act 1990 states 'in every government school, time is to be allowed for the religious education of children of any religious persuasion'. Special education in ethics (SEE) is offered as a secular alternative to special religious education (SRE).
Special religious education (SRE) is education in the beliefs and practices of an approved religious persuasion. Special education in ethics (SEE) is a program in ethical decision making, action and reflection within a secular framework. 'Alternative Meaningful Activities' may also be known as 'non-SRE'.
Students not attending SRE or SEE are to be provided with supervised 'Alternative Meaningful Activities'. These activities do not compete with SRE/SEE and are not lessons in the curriculum. Suitable activities may include reading, private study, completing homework or other activities as considered to be appropriate by the school community.
Our school currently offers:
- Anglican Christian SRE which is provided by teachers who are authorised and trained by the Anglican Diocese of Sydney. The curriculum can be viewed at whysre.com.au
- Catholic SRE ~ The Catholic Church sees the education of Catholic children in the Faith as integral and key to its mission. The Catholic Diocese of Wollongong oversees our Catholic SRE teachers. Click here for Information on the curriculum
- Non Scripture
- Primary Ethics SEE ~ (waiting lists apply) Primary Ethics is the approved provider of Special Education in Ethics (SEE) in NSW public primary schools. For more information about the program, visit our information for schools page or Curriculum information.
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 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.
At Cambewarra Public School we envision that our school library is where students and staff have the opportunity to develop the necessary skills in information and digital literacy to help them navigate the modern and every changing future information landscape.
This occurs through collaboration and consultation about the individual needs of all students and staff. The teacher librarian provides positive learning experiences to enable students to reach their full potential to become engaged readers who have a lifelong appreciation of reading and learning.
Students participate in lessons to develop skills that enable them to analyse and access information efficiently whilst developing the skills for critical and efficient analysis as users of information. Our library collection can be defined as, a place where relevant resources are curated, both print and digital, that meet the needs of all members of our school community.
Our library is flexible, modern and has a technologically current learning environment, which is adaptable to the ever- changing educational paradigms that exist in today’s world.
Our Library is open 3 days a week, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Students can borrow books and participate weekly in lessons with our teacher librarian, Mrs Bennett, and their class teacher.
Students also have access to a wide collection of books, STEAM lessons as well as the development of information literacy and digital literacy skills. Students can suggest books they would like added to our collection, to ensure they have access to books they enjoy.
Our school has regular events such as author visits, Premiers Reading Challenge, National Simultaneous Storytime, Scholastic Book Club, celebration of CBCA Book Week including a book character parade and a book fair using our local Dymocks store. We participate in CBCA Shadow Judging and the Collide Book Trailer competition. When possible, our students participate in excursions to our local library.
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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