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 students have an extensive range of educational opportunities alongside the NSW curriculum to support and nurture their learning and development. Some of these opportunities include:
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Creative arts
- Dance - Our school participates in Wakakirri each year and our students always put on an amazing performance
- Drama
- Music
- Visual arts - Please check out Dapto Public School Creative Arts Page
- Choir - Our school participates in the Southern Illawarra Music Festival (SIMF) each year
- Chess club
- Band
- Arts and crafts
- Photography
- Robotics and coding
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PHDPE
- Primary School Sports Association (PSSA) Gala Days
- PSSA competitive sport - Athletics Carnivals and Cross Country Carnivals
- State Knockouts - Soccer, Rugby and AFL
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Extra curricular activities
- Premier Spelling Bee
- Premier's Debating Challenge
- Premier's Reading Challange
- Dapto Learning Community (DLC) public speaking competition
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Religious studies
- Please see below
At our school, students can take part in special religious education (SRE). These classes are delivered by approved providers.
When enrolling your child, you’ll be able to choose an option from the approved providers offered at our school. Students not attending SRE are given supervised alternative meaningful activities.
You’re welcome to change your choice at any time. Just let us the office know and we will send home a form with your child to complete.
For more information, visit the department’s website or contact us.
Check out our page on Student opportunities and activities to learn more.
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.
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