Learning
Our KLAs (Key Learning Areas)
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.
English
At Taren Point Public School, students develop a strong foundation in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Our English programs focus on building confident communicators who can express ideas clearly and creatively. Through rich literature, purposeful writing, and explicit teaching of spelling and grammar, students grow as critical and imaginative thinkers.
Maths
Our mathematics program encourages curiosity, logical thinking, and problem-solving. Students explore mathematical concepts through hands-on experiences that connect to the real world. From early number sense to advanced reasoning, our lessons build deep understanding and confidence in using mathematics every day.
Science & Technology
Students are inspired to ask questions, experiment, and innovate. Through engaging inquiry-based learning, they explore the natural and built world, developing scientific thinking and digital skills. With access to modern technology and STEM-focused activities, our learners become curious investigators and creative problem-solvers.
Human Society and Its Environment (HSIE)
In HSIE, students explore history, geography, culture, and community. They learn about people, places, and environments—both in Australia and around the world. Our programs build an understanding of the past, an appreciation of cultural diversity, and a sense of responsibility as active global citizens.
Creative Arts
Our students express themselves through music, drama, dance, and visual arts. From class performances to whole-school celebrations, creativity is nurtured and celebrated. Through the arts, students gain confidence, imagination, and a deeper appreciation of culture and self-expression.
Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE)
We promote healthy, active, and positive lifestyles. Our PDHPE program develops students’ physical skills, resilience, teamwork, and understanding of wellbeing. Through sport, health education, and physical activity, we encourage every student to lead a balanced and active life.
Languages-French Immersion Program
Taren Point Public School is proud to offer a unique French Immersion Program, where students learn the French language while exploring global cultures. This program enhances cognitive development, builds confidence, and fosters a genuine appreciation of language learning and international perspectives.
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) for Protestant/Anglican, Catholic and Greek Orthodox religion.
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.
For more information, visit the department’s website or contact us.
At Taren Point Public School, we recognise, nurture, and extend the talents of all students — including those demonstrating high potential in the intellectual, creative, social–emotional, and physical domains.
Our High Potential and Gifted Education approach focuses on identifying and supporting students who show advanced capacity or rapid learning progress. We provide targeted learning experiences that challenge and engage students at their point of need, encouraging curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking.
Through differentiated classroom practices, enrichment projects, leadership opportunities, and participation in extension programs, students are inspired to strive for personal excellence. We work closely with families to ensure that every student is supported to reach their potential and to foster a culture where talent is recognised, valued, and developed across all areas of school life.
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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