Learning
At our school, we teach the NSW curriculum and teach a wide range of subjects to support each student’s learning. We know that development of skills in literacy and numeracy forms the foundation 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 additional challenges. We offer open-ended tasks, enrichment programs and targeted support to extend their learning. Our goal is to 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 Hornsby South Public School, Special Religious Education (SRE) and special education in ethics (SEE) is facilitated each week on a Tuesday afternoon. During enrolment, you can choose a SRE/SEE option for your child from the school’s available approved providers. You can withdraw your child from SRE/SEE by selecting alternative meaningful activities.
A range of SRE classes are offered at Hornsby South Public School. Each denomination operating at Hornsby South Public School is an approved provider. For further information about the provider, including authorised curriculum scope and sequences, please visit;
Buddhist: Buddhist Council of NSW
Catholic: Broken Bay Diocese of Broken Bay
Protestant: Youthworks
Hindu: VHP Australia
Muslim: Islamic Specialist Religious Education
SEE is provided by Primary Ethics. For more information about SEE, including the authorised curriculum scope and sequence, please visit Primary Ethics.
During the time that SRE/SEE classes are being held, students not attending will be located in a separate space and will participate in meaningful activities such as reading or private study. These students will be supervised by Hornsby South Public School staff.
You are welcome to change your choice at any time.
Just let us know in writing or use the online form.
For more information, visit Religion and ethics.
For more information, visit the department’s website
or contact us.
At our school, we provide the right support to help gifted learners to grow and do their best.
We identify these students early. They may learn quickly or show strong abilities in creativity, leadership, problem-solving or sport. We ensure they remain challenged through lessons and activities that build on 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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