Learning
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.
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. Explore how we teach the NSW curriculum through our key learning areas.
At our school, we give the right support to help gifted learners to 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.
Learn more about how we support high potential and gifted learners.
A feature of the public education system in NSW is the opportunity to provide time in class for education in faith, ethics and morality from a religious or non-religious perspective at the choice of parents/carers.
At GRC Peakhurst Campus, the following in-class Special Religious Education (SRE) option is available:
1. Combined Christian SRE, provided by SRE teachers representing different Christian denominations and churches in the Peakhurst area. The approved providers in this combined arrangement are: Baptist Union of Australia, Anglican Diocese of Sydney, Uniting Church of Australia and Australian Christian Churches. The approved providers listed above have agreed that an authorised Christian SRE curriculum provided by the Anglican Diocese of Sydney is delivered by authorised and qualified SRE Teachers - Mr Greg Brooks and Ms Bronte Banach. They teach from a well resourced, engaging and thorough curriculum ‘Think Faith’ which can be accessed through the following website: https://thinkfaith.com.au/
At GRC Peakhurst Campus, the Combined Christian SRE is delivered to students in a timetabled classroom lesson 1 hour per fortnight in Years 7 and 8. Year 9 and 10 students have the option to participate in a session once per term.
A parent/carer may choose whether their student participates in SRE. Students who do not participate in timetabled SRE lessons will be provided with supervised alternate meaningful activities by a member of staff. This could include the option to read privately, study or complete homework. Students are not permitted to participate in lessons in the school curriculum or other extra curricular activities during this time.
A parent/carer may, at any time, notify the school in writing that they wish to change their decision. Students will continue the same arrangement as the previous year, unless the parent/carer has requested a change in writing.
An Islamic Friday Prayer group meets at GRC Peakhurst Campus on Fridays during lunch. The prayer group is voluntarily facilitated by Omer Khan who is a prominent member of the Padstow Mosque and also works on a volunteer basis with United Muslims Australia.
Omer delivers lessons and prayers that align with broad Islamic Teachings – focusing on topics that all denominations generally agree upon. It is Omer’s intention to ensure that content remains inclusive and accessible for all students who wish to participate.
SRE teachers at GRC Peakhurst Campus are appropriately authorised by their respective SRE provider according to the Department of Education Guidelines, have SRE accreditation training and have met all the relevant requirements under the Child Protection Act and Child Protection Regulations.
For more information, visit the department’s website or contact us.