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?
Building Strong foundations
We help your child develop the essential skills they need to thrive both at school and in life, so they feel confident and ready for whatever comes next.
Top-quality education
We provide a wide range of subjects tailored to students’ interests. Our talented teachers guide every student to discover their passions, do their best, and achieve success.
Inclusive and personalised learning
At our school, we go above and beyond to tailor teaching to your child’s unique needs, interests, and pace. Our exceptional teachers create a supportive, inspiring environment where every student feels confident, valued, and empowered to reach their very best. We’re proud to be the leading choice in town for outstanding, personalised education!
Extension opportunities
For students eager to go further, we provide exciting challenges, enrichment programs, and extra support. Our goal is to help every student unlock their full potential and soar beyond expectations.
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 Sandon students can take part in special religious education (SRE) classes.
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 or SEE are given supervised alternative meaningful activities.
You’re welcome to change your choice at any time. Just let us know in writing or make the change through our School Bytes parent portal.
At Sandon we offer Catholic Classes, Combined Christian Classes or supervised meaningful activities.
For more information, visit the department’s website or contact us.
At our school, we provide appropriate support to help gifted students develop and reach their full potential.
We identify these learners early, recognising that they may learn rapidly or demonstrate exceptional abilities in areas such as creativity, leadership, problem-solving, or sports. We ensure they remain engaged by offering lessons and activities tailored to their strengths.
HPGE offerings across our school
- Creative and intellectual: academic competitions, Sydney Academy of Chess tournaments, Thalgarrah Art Camp, Multicultural Perspectives Public Speaking Competition, organized by the NSW Department of Education Arts unit.
- Intellectual and digital: Game Changer Challenge, the department's award-winning design thinking competition open to public schools across NSW, Premier's Spelling Bee
- Physical: the Premier's Sporting Challenge, NSW Primary Schools Sports Association (PSSA) representative school sport.
- Social-emotional: Year 6 student leadership program, peer support.
Contact us to learn more about how we support high potential and gifted learners.
Our learning approach
At our school, we use explicit teaching, which involves directly informing students about what they are learning, why it matters, and guiding them through the process step by step. This approach helps students grasp new concepts by breaking them down into manageable pieces.
Learning at our school is focused on the student, inclusive, and hands-on. We are dedicated to ensuring equity and accessibility for all. We accommodate diverse learning styles and needs. Our teachers employ effective, research-based teaching methods and engage in continuous professional development to remain current with the best educational practices.
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 are committed to supporting every student’s learning journey by:
- Regularly checking their progress and providing clear, timely feedback
- Setting personalised learning goals with each student
- Offering extra help through tailored plans and specialist support
- Keeping parents and carers informed with detailed reports on their child’s progress
- Delivering focused literacy and numeracy support in small groups
- Integrating wellbeing into everyday learning
- Partnering with families to support learning both at home and at school
- Guiding students smoothly through important transitions, such as starting school or moving to a new stage of learning
At our school, we ensure every student has the tools and support they need to thrive and succeed!
Learn more about additional learning support at our school.
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Student opportunities and activities
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Our principal and staff
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