Learning
Yass Public School follow the NSW Curriculum. This covers 6 Key Learning Areas, including English, Maths, History/Geography, Creative Arts, Science and Personal Development, Health and Physical Education. The staff have many professional learning opportunities to enhance their understanding of the curriculum and develop effective teaching and learning programs.
Why choose us for your child’s learning?
Explicit Teaching
Explicit teaching happens every day in classrooms at Yass Public School. It is a powerful, evidence-based teaching practice which works for students of all ages, and all backgrounds. It aligns with how students process, store and retrieve information. When learning is new or complex, the teachers at our school will used explicit teaching strategies to help assist the students to gain foundational skills and knowledge.
Phonics Groups
We use the Read Write Inc. phonics program at Yass Public School. This program provides a structured and systematic approach to teaching literacy. Students in Kindergarten to Year 2 are put into phonics groups at the beginning of each year according to their learning need. These groups run 4 times per week and include learning sounds using decodable readers.
Maths Groups
Yass Public School has established maths groups that operate 5 days per week. These maths groups are smaller, and the maths programs are adjusted according to students’ learning needs. This ensures students in years 1 to 6 are supported and staff expertise is utilised.
Inclusive and Personalised Learning
Our teachers adjust how they teach to suit your child’s needs, interests and learning pace. We make sure that every student feels confident and supported to reach their potential. Student wellbeing and engagement underpins learning, which is why our school’s Positive Behaviour for Learning program works in conjunction with our teaching programs.
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.
NSW public 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 or use the online form (if available at our school).
Yass Public School is able to offer SUPA (Scripture Union Primary Age) Club sessions for students, fortnightly on Mondays during lunch break. All students are welcome to attend, and will require parental permission after their first two visits.
For more information, visit the department’s website or contact us.
At our school, we give the right support to help advanced or talented learners 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.
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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Student opportunities and activities
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Our principal and staff
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