At Walters Road, 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.
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.
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.
NSW public schools offer special religious education and special education in ethics, delivered by approved providers wherever available.
At Walters Road Public, SRE is delivered to all grades on Thursday Afternoons after 2pm.
During enrolment, you can choose a special religious education option for your child from our school’s available approved providers. You can withdraw your child from special religious education by selecting alternative meaningful activities.
You can update your preference by writing to the school, or using this online form.
During the time that SRE classes are being held, students not attending will undertake supervised alternative meaningful activities.
The following SRE classes are offered at Walters Road Public:
Combined Christian SRE
These classes involve open discussion and interactive learning based on the authorised curriculum. The goal of these classes is to provide students with opportunities to explore the bigger questions of life and gain a basic understanding of Christian beliefs and study contemporary issues related to the Christian faith. Students will also develop the critical literacy skills required to make informed decisions about the Christian faith for themselves.
Local Christian Churches employ a teacher at the school to teach Combined Christian SRE.
The denominations represented are: Sydney Anglican Diocese, Presbyterian Churches NSW, Uniting Churches NSW; Baptist Union NSW; Australian Christian Churches; Churches of Christ in NSW. View Curriuclum
Islamic SRE
Students gain knowledge of Islamic principles, values and life skills. Students are supported and nurtured to develop a positive sense of their identity as Muslims and are guided towards becoming model members of their communities. View curriculum
Hindu SRE
Students learn Hindu Dharma and culture, creating a bond with God, respect for nature and all beings. Guided to grow into positive, cultured contributors to society. They are equipped to face challenges while remaining resilient and compassionate. View curriculum
Sikhism SRE
Students gain the knowledge and skills they require to become responsible citizens, that understand and appreciate Sikh values and beliefs. View curriculum
At our school, we give the right support to help gifted learners to 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.
