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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Our subjects
Explore how we teach the NSW curriculum through key learning areas.
Religion and ethics

At Rose Bay Public School, SRE(Special Religious Education) and SEE(Special Education in Ethics) are delivered by approved providers on Mondays from 10.30am till 1pm. (30 minutes per stage group)

Early Stage 1 (Kindergarten): 10.30am

Stage 1 (Years 1 and 2): 11.30am

Stage 2 (Years 3 and 4): 12 noon

Stage 3 (Years 5 and 6): 12.30pm

Parents/carers select SRE/SEE for their child when enroling. After initial enrolment, any changes in SRE/SEE are to be emailed to rosebay-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

The following SRE/SEE classes are offered at RBPS:

Catholic SRE is provided by the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney. For more information, including the authorised curriculum scope and sequence, please visit Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney.

Combined Christian SRE is provided by the Anglican Diocese of Sydney. For more information, including the authorised curriculum scope and sequence, please visit

Christian SRE website

Greek Orthodox SRE is provided by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia. For more information, including the authorised curriculum scope and sequence, please visit

Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia SRE website

Jewish SRE is provided by BJE. For more information, including the authorised curriculum scope and sequence, please visit the BJE SRE website

SEE is provided by Primary Ethics. For more information about SEE, including the authorised curriculum scope and sequence, please visit the Primary Ethics website

Students who are not attending SRE/SEE will participate in meaningful activities such as reading in Non-Scripture.

High potential and gifted education

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:

Helping students progress

We support every student’s academic progress by:

Learn more about additional learning support at our school.

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.