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?
A strong start
Our school welcomes all students from all backgrounds. We help every child feel safe, included and ready to learn from their very first day.
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.
Engaging Programs
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.
Want to know more about our school curriculum overviews?
View our curriculum overviews for each term.
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.
If you would like to change your choice, please feel free to send your request in writing via email at any time.
At Earlwood Public School, we have the following Special Religious Education Classes every Thursday morning:
Time |
Grades |
| 9:15am-9:45am | Kindergarten - Year 2 |
| 10am – 10:30am | Years 3 – 4 |
| 10:30am – 11:00am | Years 5-6 |
Anglican
The Anglican Diocese of Sydney welcomes the opportunity afforded to deliver quality Special Religious Education in Government primary and secondary schools, to students whose parents identify with the faith or have expressed a desire for their child to receive a Christian faith education. For more information, please visit: CEP curriculum overview and special religious education curricular.
Catholic
Catholic SRE ‘Scripture’ classes are provided by the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney. For more information about Catholic SRE, including the authorised curriculum scope and sequence please visit Education - Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney and special religious education curricular.
Greek Orthodox
Complements the general education of Greek Orthodox children. Scripture classes focus on an Orthodox way of life and identity. For more information please visit: NSW Scripture Classes – Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia.
Primary Ethics
Volunteer ethics teachers use detailed lesson materials to deliver a curriculum of 79 topics. Most topics are designed to address ethical issues, but a number are skill-focused and explicitly teach core critical thinking skills and encourage collaborative inquiry. For more information visit: Our Curriculum – Ethics education for children.
For more information, visit the department’s website or contact us.
At Earlwood Public School, we provide targeted support to help advanced and talented learners thrive and reach their full potential.
We identify these students early, recognising those who learn rapidly or demonstrate exceptional abilities in creativity, leadership, problem-solving, or sports. We ensure they remain engaged and challenged through lessons and activities tailored to their strengths.
Discover more about some of the ways we nurture high-potential and gifted learners at our school.
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, problem solving projects and exploring new ideas that supports collaboration and critical thinking.
- technology: a well resourced school with iPads and notebooks, interactive panel, robotics and digital tools to support students learning and engagement with the curriculum while also developing the digital skills needed to prepare students for the future.
- flexible teaching and individualised support : providing tailored support for each student through adjustments and personalised learning plans for those who require extra assistance or additional challenge, ensuring every child is supported, challenged, and prioritised in terms of wellbeing.
- community connections: through excursions and cultural programs that link classroom learning to the wider world. We maintain strong partnerships with local preschools and high schools and engage with our school community via events organised by the Earlwood School Parent Association (ESPA). Additionally, we collaborate with local wellbeing organisations such as CECAL Youth Space, Kids Helpline, and headspace to support the overall wellbeing and growth of our students.
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.
Stage curriculum overviews
Discover our curriculum overview focus for your child during the term.
Student opportunities and activities
Discover clubs, sports and other activities your child can enjoy at school.