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?

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 key learning areas.

English and Mathematics
The NSW school curriculum has undergone the first comprehensive reform in 30 years after an extensive curriculum review and consultation. Reform recommendations include the priority of building strong foundations for future learning with new english and mathematics syllabuses for Kindergarten to Year 6. The reformed English and Mathematics K–2 and 3-6 syllabuses highlight foundational literacy and numeracy skills to develop competence in oral language, reading, writing and mathematics.
Human Society and Its Environment (HSIE)
History and Geography
Science and Technology
Living World, Material World, Physical World, Earth and Space, and Digital Technologies.
Creative Arts
Music, Visual Arts, Drama and Dance
Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE)
Music, Visual Arts, Drama and Dance
Religion and ethics

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.

For more information, visit the department’s website or contact us.

High potential and gifted education Class (HPGE)

At our school, we offer an opportunity for high potential and gifted children to

  • work with their intellectual peers,
  • remain in their home schools and communities
  • experience a rich program developed to optimise their learning and social skills.

Contact us to learn more about how we support high potential and gifted learners.

Sporting Opportunities
All children participate in weekly sport and physical education lessons taught by class teachers. Specialist teachers are engaged for a biannual gymnastics program. K-2 students enjoy a fun run and athletics carnival while students who are 8 years and above participate in annual swimming, athletics and cross-country carnivals where they compete to progress to district level. Children in the upper grades are also offered opportunities to participate in sporting gala days, inclusive sports days and PSSA sporting opportunities.
Creative Arts
Students enjoy weekly creative and performing arts lessons with a dedicated CAPA teacher incorporating music, dance and drama. Visual arts is taught in classrooms. Moss Vale Public School has a long history of participating in public performances showcasing dance, drama and music performed to a live orchestra by students across the southern region. Moss Vale Public School is committed to creating a culture of high expectations and excellence by enabling diverse opportunities in Creative and Performing Arts. These initiatives develop confidence, resilience, nurture talents and explore areas of interest. It’s also a great way for the broader school community to connect and engage with students in a positive and rewarding way.
Outdoor Education
Moss Vale Public School is proud of the natural environment which fosters children to use their mind, body and imagination. The vast spaces offer play equipment, an Indigenous Garden, natural ropes course, a loose parts play area, a bike and scooter program, kitchen garden area, basketball courts and large grassy fields to run and play ball games.

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:

Helping students progress

We support every student’s academic progress by:

Learn more about additional learning support at our school.

Want to know more about our subjects?

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Student opportunities and activities

Discover 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.