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.
English study is mandatory in NSW from Kindergarten to Year 12.
Students learn about the English language through written, spoken and visual texts of increasing complexity as they progress through their schooling.
An understanding of the English language is central to how we communicate and essential for intellectual, social and emotional development.
The study of English should develop a love of literature and learning and be challenging and enjoyable. It develops skills to enable students to experiment with ideas and expression, to become active, independent and lifelong learners, to work with each other and to reflect on their learning.
Creative arts is mandatory for students from Kindergarten to Year 6.
In creative arts, students discover a variety of art forms through a study of dance, drama, music and visual arts where they learn to appreciate, compose, listen, make and perform.
Each art form has its own unique knowledge and skills, elements or concepts as well as a capacity to inspire and enrich lives.
The study of mathematics is mandatory from Kindergarten to Year 10.
By studying mathematics, students learn to work mathematically – developing fluency, understanding, problem-solving, reasoning and communication skills.
The syllabus consists of the following strands:
- number and algebra
- measurement and geometry
- statistics and probability.
In human society and its environment (HSIE), the subjects of history and geography are mandatory from Kindergarten to Year 10, where students study specific historical and geographical concepts and skills.
In HSIE, students explore varied subjects in human society and its environment to learn about history, geography, people, societies and culture.
Students also have an opportunity to learn more about people and the societies and environments in which they live.
A large number of individual subjects make up the key learning area of HSIE in which students:
- research, gather and analyse information
- question and make judgements
- write for a variety of purposes
Personal development, health and physical education (PDHPE) is mandatory from Kindergarten to Year 10.
According to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA), students are expected to participate in PDHPE for between 1.5 and 2.5 hours per week in Kindergarten to Year 6.
PDHPE provides students with opportunities to explore issues that are likely to impact on the health, safety and wellbeing of themselves and others – now and in the future. Students also participate in challenging and enjoyable physical activity, improving their capacity to move with skill and confidence.
Science and technology is mandatory for all students from Kindergarten to Year 6.
In science and technology, students explore the natural and man made worlds. They learn how to apply scientific and technological skills, knowledge and understanding across a broad range of contexts.
Science provides a way of inquiring about the world around us. It explores evidence and investigates ways to discover, develop and produce solutions to real world problems. The inquiry and skill-based nature of science opens doors to ideas and discoveries.
Stage 3 also holds a Science Fair in term 2, to encourage the curiosity of students and develop thier scientific inquiry model.
NSW public schools offer special religious education and special education in ethics, delivered by approved providers wherever available.
During enrolment, you can choose a special religious education option for your child from the school’s available approved providers. You can withdraw your child from special religious education by selecting alternative meaningful activities, or special education in ethics if it is available.
You can update your preference by writing to the school or through the online form available at participating schools. Visit the department’s website for more information about religion and ethics.
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.
Learn more about additional learning support at our school.
Maroubra Bay Public School values the health and wellbeing of all students K-6.
A dedicated fitness program has been designed for all age groups. Teachers allow short sessions each week to work on a variety of skill based activities.
Sport for Kindergarten to Year 2 students revolves around the teaching of fundamental movement skills, the basics of all sports. These include throwing, catching, running, jumping, skipping and hitting.
For students in Years 3 to 6, sport becomes more about team sports.
Once students are in Year 3, a new world of sporting opportunities open up.
The Primary Schools Sports Association (PSSA) offers a variety of team sports for students to represent the school each Friday.
In Terms 1 and 4 boys and girls can play T-Ball/Softball and League Tag. In Terms 2 and 3, boys and girls can play Soccer, or Netball. Please note there is a cost associated with PSSA team sports including bus fares to and from the venues each week.
For those not chosen, there are planned sporting activities back at school each Friday. These activities are designed to teach students the necessary skills to participate in a variety of team sports. Sport at school is free of charge to all students.
Each year our school holds three sporting carnivals to determine not only the best athletes but the best sporting house.
All students turning 8 and older are invited to compete at these three carnivals each year.
In Term One, our annual Swimming Carnival is held at Des Renford Leisure Centre, Maroubra. With races from 50m, 100m, 200m and relays as well as specialty races of backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly there are events for everyone. There is also time for a splash in the wading pool for any non-swimmers.
In late term one or early term two, the school holds a Cross Country carnival at school. The event is a 2km course for students 8, 9 or 10, with a longer 3km course for students turning 11 or 12. The course starts inside the school gates, heads out to the reserve next door and returns back onto the oval for the finish line.
Lastly, in term two, Maroubra Bay hold their Athletics Carnival at Hensley Athletic Field in Eastgardens. There are track events including 100m, 200m and 800m and field events such as High Jump, Long Jump, Discus and Shot Putt.
The top athletes in these carnivals go onto represent the school at zone carnivals.
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