Learning
At Jamisontown Public 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. All teachers are given ongoing professional learning to ensure they are up to date with evidence-informed practices including explicit teaching.
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
- Mathematics
- Science and Technology
- Human Society and its Environment
- Creative Arts
- Personal Development, Health and Physical Education
At our school, students can take part in optional special religious education (SRE). 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 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).
For more information, visit the department’s website or contact us.
At our school, we give the right support to help gifted and high potential learners to grow and do their best.
They may 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.
At our school we value strong partnerships between learning at school and home. Students are encouraged to read a wide range of books and talk about their day with their families.
Parents and their children can access some phonics, reading and mathematics resources from home using the link to the NSW Student Learning Library:
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 evidence-informed teaching strategies. They take part in ongoing professional development to stay up to date with best teaching practice.
Our learning approach includes:
- explicit teaching: to incorporate modelled, guided and independent practice every day
- technology: to help students learn and build digital skills
- differentiated teaching: the right support for each student, with a focus on individualised support
- community connections: Parent and Citizen Association (P&C), parent feedback and whole school events
- real-world learning: hands-on tasks, group work and exploring new ideas
Helping students progress
We support students academic progress by:
- checking their progress and giving clear and timely feedback
- setting learning goals
- giving extra help with personalised plans and support from learning and support staff
- reporting on each student’s learning progress so parents and carers know how their child is progressing
- 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 including Kindergarten and High School Transition programs.
Learn more about additional learning support at our school.
Parent curriculum resources
Parents and their children can access phonics, reading and mathematics resources from home using the link to the NSW Student Learning Library:
Phonic knowledge is an important part of learning in the early years and beyond. Watch our Jamisontown PS Assistant Principals Mrs Peen and Mrs McKane deliver a parent friendly virtual curriculum session on phonics and reading:
Virtual Parent Session- Phonics
Numeracy and mathematical reasoning is an important part of learning in the early years and beyond. Watch our Jamisontown PS Assistant Principals Mrs Peen and Mrs McKane deliver a parent friendly virtual curriculum session on numeracy:
Virtual Parent Session- Numeracy
Social and emotional regulation is an important part of student wellbeing. Watch our Jamisontown PS Assistant Principal Mrs Perry deliver a parent friendly virtual curriculum session on wellbeing:
Kindergarten transition information for parents
Starting primary school can be an exciting time for parents/ carers and their children. At Jamisontown Public School, we nurture and care for all students right from the beginning of their educational journey.
You can find out more about starting school in our Kindergarten Information slide deck and Jamisontown Public School Information booklet:
Preschool story time at Jamisontown Public School
Looking at enrolling your child at Jamisontown Public School? Preschool students are welcome to attend our preschool story time sessions hosted in our school library with our teacher librarian and Kindergarten teachers. Children will have fun singing, doing craft activities, playing games and reading stories! This is a great opportunity to familiarise with our school environment and staff members.
These sessions are usually hosted once a term and details will be posted on our school Facebook page.
Curriculum parent cafe sessions
We host regular parent cafe curriculum sessions where the Assistant Principal Curriculum and Instruction and teachers deliver information about our school teaching and learning programs. This helps to create strong partnerships between school and home. All parents K-6 are welcome to attend including our preschool parents and carers.
These sessions are usually hosted once a term and details will be posted on our school Facebook page.
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.