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Additional learning support

At our school, we ensure every student is ready to learn. We support students with disability and additional learning needs so they can take part in all areas of school life. You do not need a formal diagnosis for your child to receive support in a mainstream class. Support can begin at any stage of school.

Support that fits your child's needs

Some students need extra support to feel confident and do their best at school. We work closely with families to make support plans and adjustments that suits each child鈥檚 needs.

Additional learning support can include:

• teachers and support staff working together with families (and students, if needed)
• specialist support for students learning English as an additional language or dialect (EAL/D)

• providing tailored programs to help high potential and gifted students with their advanced learning needs

• small group tutoring to provide targeted literacy and numeracy support for students

• regular check-ins to review and update the planned supports

• changes to the classrooms:

  • accessible classrooms
  • assistive technology
  • instructional resources

• extra guidance, simpler content or different focus during lessons

• assessment adjustments:

  • more time
  • simpler language
  • breaks during tasks
  • different ways to complete a task (e.g. oral presentations instead of written tasks).

We know when a student needs help when:

• teachers notice changes in learning or behaviour
• reviewing assessment results and learning progress
• parents and carers raise concerns or ask for support.

Adjustments are planned with parents and carers. They are reviewed regularly and changed when needed.聽 If you think your child may need extra help, contact us.

All NSW public school students have a right to an inclusive learning environment and to feel happy and safe at school.

Aboriginal Student Support

We are committed to closing the achievement gap for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. We know that we need to learn about, nurture and value the cultural identity of our Aboriginal students to help them be successful learners.

We welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander family members, parents and carers, as well as community members to our school so that we can get to know each other, learn about the local Aboriginal community and develop shared goals and plans for Aboriginal students.

The confirms the NSW Department of Education鈥檚 commitment to improvement in educational outcomes and wellbeing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

Aboriginal Education Perspectives are embedded into all faculty programs in order to highlight indigenous issues across the curriculum.

Personal Learning Plans are also developed through our Learning Support Faculty for our Aboriginal students, through the partnership of teachers, students and parents.

These plans include goals and aspirations and are used to target appropriate resources and assistance. Scholarships at both a secondary and tertiary level are promoted to indigenous students.

Multicultural Education

Our school welcomes students, families and community members from all cultural backgrounds. We appreciate difference and diversity and aim to provide a culturally inclusive and responsive environment that benefits all students.

Our teaching and learning programs develop intercultural understanding, promote positive relationships and enable all students to participate as active Australian and global citizens. Our school fosters student wellbeing and community harmony by implementing anti-racism and anti-discrimination strategies that encourage engagement by parents and carers from all backgrounds.

The outlines the NSW Department of Education鈥檚 commitment to providing opportunities that enable all students to achieve equitable education and social outcomes and participate successfully in our culturally diverse society.

The confirms the department鈥檚 commitment to rejecting all forms of racial discrimination in NSW public schools and eliminating expressions of racism in its learning and working environments.

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Supporting English language learnersSupporting English language learners

Learning English is essential for success at school and effective participation in Australian society. We can provide specialist support to help students learning English as an additional language or dialect (EAL/D).

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Anti-bullying

Bullying of any kind is not acceptable in NSW schools.

罢丑别听 聽website brings together information and resources for teachers, students, parents and carers.聽It helps to identify, prevent and respond effectively to student bullying, including online bullying.聽It provides information about online safety and what you can do if your child has been bullied, witnessed bullying or been involved in bullying.

For more information on anti-bullying strategies for NSW public schools refer to the department鈥檚聽.

For information on racial bullying and anti-racism education for NSW public schools refer to:

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Our teachers use a variety of strategies to assess student learning.

Learning and support team

Our learning and support team helps make sure every student gets the help they need at the right time. The team works with families, teachers and support staff to:

• understand each student鈥檚 needs
• plan adjustments and supports
• monitor progress
• connect with other services if needed.

Our learning and support team may include:

• learning and support teachers
• school learning support officers
• school counsellors
• school psychologists

• student support officers
• itinerant teachers for vision or hearing
• English as an additional language or dialect (EAL/D) teachers
• Aboriginal education officers
• community and home school liaison officers.

萌妹社 to meet with a member of this team to talk about your child鈥檚 strengths, interests and areas where they may need support.

Have a question about learning support?

We鈥檙e here to talk through your options. 萌妹社 to speak with the principal or learning and support team.

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