Learning
At Finley Public 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.
At our school we teach English, Mathematics, Science, Technology, History, Geography and Creative and Practical Arts Physical Development, Health and Physical Education.
Explore how we teach the NSW curriculum through key learning areas.
At our school, students can take part in special religious education (SRE) classes, depending on what’s available. 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 know in writing.
For more information, visit the department’s website or contact us.
Our Teaching and Learning Approach
Our school uses explicit teaching methods. 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, access and consider different learning needs. . Our teachers use proven teaching strategies and take part in ongoing professional development to stay up to date with best teaching practices.
Our teaching and learning approach includes:
- real-world learning: hands-on investigative tasks and exploring new ideas through the content of each Key Learning Area
- technology as a tool: to help students learn and build digital skills
- flexible teaching: the appropriate pathway 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:
- assessing their progress and provide clear and timely feedback
- setting learning goals with each student
- providing guidance with personalised plans and assistance from our support 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
- including wellbeing as 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.
Student opportunities and activities
Discover clubs, sports and other activities your child can enjoy at school.
Our principal and staff
Get to know our principal and staff, who work together to create a positive school culture.