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.
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 or use the online form (if available at our school).
For more information, visit the department’s website or contact us.
Our learning approach
At Coogee Public School, we want students to understand how they learn as well as what they learn. Learning at our school is student-centred, inclusive and practical, with a strong commitment to equity and access. We support all learning styles and needs, and our teachers take part in ongoing professional development to stay up to date with best practice.
We use explicit teaching, which means we clearly tell students what they are learning, why it is important, and how to do it step by step. Breaking learning into smaller parts helps students build confidence and master new ideas. Our teachers use clear, research-based practices so every child knows what success looks like and how to get there.
Our explicit teaching practices include:
- Learning Intentions – clear statements that tell students what they are learning and why it matters.
- Success Criteria – simple guidelines that show students what good work looks like and what they need to do to succeed.
- Effective Feedback – helpful information given during learning and at the end of tasks so students know what they are doing well and how to improve.
- Gradual Release of Responsibility (I do, We do, You do) – a step-by-step approach where the teacher models, then works together with students, and finally lets students try independently.
Alongside these core strategies, our learning approach also includes:
- Real-world learning – hands-on tasks, group work and exploring new ideas
- Technology – to support learning 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
At Coogee Public School, we are committed to helping every student achieve their personal best. We do this by:
- regularly checking progress and giving clear, timely feedback
- setting individual learning goals with students
- providing extra help through personalised plans and specialist staff
- keeping parents and carers informed with updates on learning progress
- offering targeted literacy and numeracy support in small groups
- making wellbeing a key part of everyday learning
- working in partnership with families to support learning at home and at school
- guiding students through important transitions, such as starting school or moving to a new stage of learning.
Learn more about additional learning support at our school.
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