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?
Career Pathways
We focus on individual students interests and strengths to develop clear career pathways, tailor made to suit and cater for each individual student.
High-quality education
We offer a range of subjects to match what students enjoy and want to learn. Our skilled staff support every student to seek out their interests, to incorporate culture into all aspects of their schooling to give them confidence, strength and identity. All our staff support the students to strive to do their best and seize every opportunity afforded to them in order to succeed and reach their goals.
Inclusive and personalised learning
Our staff adjust how they teach to suit their child’s needs, interests and learning pace. We make sure every student feels confident and supported in a culturally strong and safe environment.
Extension opportunities
We provide extensive transition pathways for our students at Pre-school, Year 2 and Year 6 level. This allows a smooth transition for students, staff and Parents/Carers. This also allows all our educators to prepare accordingly for each student in the year ahead.
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.
We focus on individual students interests and strengths to develop clear career pathways, tailor made to suit and cater for each individual student.
Learn more about how we support students pathways.
Combined Christian SRE is education in Christian beliefs and practices for children of families from various Christian denominations and churches.
Combined Christian SRE teachers at Goodooga Central School are authorised and trained by the following approved SRE providers: Anglican Diocese of Armidale, Anglican Diocese of Sydney.
The SRE curriculum used in Goodooga Central School is produced by Christian Education Publications and is approved by each SRE provider. The curriculum explores the good news about Jesus Christ found in the Bible and the depth of God’s love for people. Each lesson has been developed to be taught in an age-appropriate manner. Lessons include activities which make the lessons fun and inclusive for children and young people, and also give them the opportunity to critically explore and deepen their faith, pray, and reflect.
Research has shown that SRE contributes to students’ wholistic education as it nurtures their spiritual wellbeing. For more information about the SRE curriculum used in this school visit whysre.com.au.
SRE is taught at Goodooga Central School by teachers from Lightning Ridge Community Church (LRCC). Classes are currently provided approximately twice a term, ordinarily on Wednesdays, for kindergarten and primary (stages 1-3). In addition to SRE, LRCC helps run a monthly Gospel Gathering at Goodooga in partnership with visiting leaders from Brewarrina and Moree, as well as other occasional events. The monthly gathering (third Saturday) begins with a Kids Club at the Splash Park, followed by a church service for all ages followed by a meal or a cuppa at Goodooga Community Church (the old Anglican Church, opposite the Post Office).
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.
There are no special religious education and special education in ethics approved providers available at this school.
For more information, visit the department’s website or contact us.
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.
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