Learning
Why choose us for your child’s learning?
Strong foundations
At Oatley West Public School, we focus on developing the knowledge, skills and dispositions students need to succeed at school and beyond. Through engaging learning experiences and supportive teaching practices, we help students build confidence, resilience, independence and the ability to adapt and thrive in an ever-changing world.
High-quality education
At Oatley West Public School, we provide a broad range of learning opportunities designed to engage students’ interests, strengths and curiosities. Our skilled and dedicated teachers support every student to discover their passions, strive for personal excellence and experience success across all areas of learning.
Inclusive and personalised learning
At Oatley West Public School, our teachers adapt teaching and learning experiences to meet each student’s individual needs, interests and stage of learning. Through differentiated teaching, targeted support and inclusive classroom practices, we ensure every student feels confident, supported and empowered to achieve success.
Extension opportunities
At Oatley West Public School, we recognise that some students benefit from additional challenge and opportunities to extend their learning. Through open-ended learning tasks, enrichment opportunities, differentiated teaching and targeted support, we encourage students to think deeply, explore their interests and strive 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 Oatley West 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.
The following SRE options are available at Oatley West Public School;
- Catholic
- Combined Christian
- Greek Orthodox
Combined Christian
This is a combined group of churches within the local area. All of these organisations are on the Department of Education's list of approved providers. Additional details of the program, the scope and sequence for this curriculum is available here Curriculum.
Special religious education (SRE) is education in the beliefs and practices of an approved religious persuasion. Under the Education Act 1990, section 32, government schools allow time for special religious education. It is delivered by authorised representatives of approved religious groups to students who have nominated that religion.
For more information, see Special religious education and special education in ethics providers list.
You’re welcome to change your choice at any time. Just let us know using the online form.
For more information, visit the department’s website or contact us.
At Oatley West Public School, we are committed to supporting high potential and gifted students to grow, achieve and thrive. We recognise that students may demonstrate advanced abilities and talents across a range of areas, including intellectual, creative, social-emotional and physical domains. These students may learn quickly, think deeply, demonstrate strong leadership skills or excel in areas such as creativity, problem-solving, the arts or sport.
Our teachers work to identify student strengths and potential early and provide learning experiences that are engaging, challenging and responsive to individual needs. Through differentiated teaching, enrichment opportunities, open-ended learning tasks and extension programs, students are encouraged to develop their talents, pursue their interests and strive for personal excellence.
At Oatley West Public School, we foster a culture of high expectations where all students are supported to challenge themselves, build confidence and achieve their personal best.
Our learning approach
At Oatley West Public School, we use explicit teaching practices to support strong learning outcomes for every student. Teachers clearly explain what students are learning, why the learning is important and how to approach new skills and concepts step by step. By breaking learning into manageable parts, students are supported to build understanding, confidence and independence.
Learning at Oatley West Public School is student-centred, inclusive and purposeful. We are committed to equity, access and high expectations for all learners, supporting a wide range of learning styles, strengths and needs. Our teachers use evidence-informed teaching strategies and participate in ongoing professional learning to ensure classroom practice remains current, effective and responsive to student needs.
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.
Student opportunities and activities
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Our principal and staff
Get to know our principal and staff, who work together to create a positive school culture.