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.
For more information, visit the department’s website or contact us.
At Ashfield Boys High School, SRE and SEE takes place fortnightly on Thursdays during Period 5.
During the time that SRE/SEE classes are held, students not attending will be located in a separate space and will participate in private study or reading.
On enrolment, parents/carers will be given the SRE/SEE participation letter to complete and return. After the initial enrolment, notification of changes to a student's enrolment in SRE/SEE should be given in writing to the office.
The following SRE classes are offered at Ashfield Boys High School.
- Protestant SRE is provided by a combination of providers: St James Croydon (Anglican Diocese of Sydney), Christ Church Inner West (Anglican Diocese of Sydney), Ashfield Presbyterian (Presbyterian Church of Australia). For more information about Protestant SRE including the authorised curriculum scope and sequence, please visit: Anglican Diocese of Sydney, Presbyterian Church of Australia (NSW)
- Roman Catholic SRE is provided by Saint Vincent's Parish Ashfield. This parish belongs to the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney. For more information about Roman Catholic SRE, including the authorised curriculum scope and sequence, please visit Catholic Diocese of Sydney
- Islam SRE is provided by the Islamic Council of New South Wales Inc. For more information about Islam SRE, including the authorised curriculum scope and sequence, please visit Islamic Council of NSW or Australian Islamic Education Services
- Greek Orthodox SRE is provided by Saint Nectarios Burwood. For more information about Greek Orthodox SRE, including the authorised curriculum scope and sequence, please visit Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia
SEE is provided by Primary Ethics. For more information about SEE, including the authorised curriculum scope and sequence, please visit the Primary Ethics website
During the time that SRE/SEE classes are held, students not attending will be located in a separate space and will participate in private study or reading.
At our school, we give the right support to help advanced or talented learners 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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Our principal and staff
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