Learning
At Bredbo Public School, we teach the NSW Curriculum and provide a broad range of learning opportunities to support every student’s academic, social and personal development. We recognise that strong literacy and numeracy skills are the foundation for successful learning and everyday life. Our teachers use evidence-informed and effective teaching practices to support students in building these essential skills, achieving their learning goals and developing confidence as capable life long learners.
Why choose us for your child’s learning?
Strong foundations
At Bredbo Public School we focus on developing the knowledge, skills and the nature of your child/children need in order to succeed in school and beyond. Through engaging learning experiences and supportive teaching practices, we help the student build confidence, resilience, independence and the ability to adapt and thrive in an ever and fast changing world.
High-quality education
At Bredbo Public School, we provide a broad range of learning opportunities designed to engage students interests, strengths and their natural curiosities. Our skilled and dedicated teachers support every student to discover their strengths and passions, strive for personal excellence and experience success across all areas of their learning.
Inclusive and personalised learning
At Bredbo Public School, we are proud to be a small and inclusive community where every student receives a personalised and tailored education. Our small size enables our teachers to deliver differentiated teaching, targeted support, and inclusive classroom practices that ensure each student feels confident, supported, and empowered to achieve success. We foster leadership skills and reinforce learning by encouraging older and more advanced students to assist their peers and younger classmates. This collaborative approach creates a strong sense of belonging, respect, and achievement for all members of our school community.
Extension opportunities
At Bredbo Public School, we recognise that some students benefit from additional challenge and opportunities to extend their learning. Through open ended tasks enrichment opportunities, differentiated teaching and targeted support, we encourage students to think deeply, explore their interests and to strive to reach their full potential. 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, students can take part in special religious education (SRE) or special education in ethics (SEE) 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 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 use the online form (if available at our school).
For more information, visit the department’s website or contact us.
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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Student opportunities and activities
Stem 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.