Learning

At our school, we deliver the NSW curriculum with a strong focus on meeting the diverse learning needs of every student. We recognise that strong literacy and numeracy skills are essential foundations for learning and for life. Our teachers are dedicated to providing high-quality, evidence-based instruction that supports, challenges, and extends all students to achieve their personal best.

At Robert Townson High School, our staff are skilled in a range of recognised, research-informed teaching approaches. These practices support teachers to design engaging, challenging and conceptually rich learning experiences that deepen understanding and extend high-potential learners.

To ensure all students are supported, we offer a strong range of intervention and extension programs:

• Learning Support Team: Works with teachers, students and families to identify learning needs early and provide the right supports.
• Numeracy Roll Call: A small-group program that helps students improve their literacy skills by building accuracy, speed and confidence.
• Diverse Learning Unit: Specialist teachers and School Learning Support Officers (SLSOs) who work closely with students requiring tailored support, including those in specialist classes such as Hearing Impairment and Autism support.
• Differentiated Classroom Support: Teachers adjust lessons, tasks and assessments to meet students’ individual needs, learning styles and strengths.
• English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D): Specialist support for students who are new to English or developing language proficiency.
• High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE): Enrichment opportunities, extension activities and pathways, including the HPGE class and Centres of Excellence, to extend high-potential learners across domains.
• School Psychologist and Wellbeing Team: Access to a school psychologist, counsellors and wellbeing support for students who need social, emotional or behavioural support.
• Aboriginal Education Support: Targeted cultural, academic and wellbeing programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
• Careers, Vocational and Pathways Support: One-on-one careers guidance, workplace learning opportunities, SBATs, TAFE pathways and transition support for students preparing for senior studies or future careers.
• Homework and Study Support: Options such as homework clubs, tutoring sessions or supervised study environments.
• Tranisiton Programs: Support for students moving from Year 6 to Year 7, into senior school, or into post-school pathways.

Across all subject areas, our teachers use engaging, research-informed methods to help students grow as creative thinkers, problem-solvers and lifelong learners. Every student is valued, supported and encouraged to achieve their personal best.

Why choose us for your child’s learning?

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 learning approach

At Robert Townson High School, we use explicit teaching to ensure every student knows what they are learning, why it matters, and how to succeed. Teachers break new concepts into clear, manageable steps so students can build confidence and master new skills.

Our learning environment is student-centred, inclusive and practical. We are committed to equity and access, ensuring all learners feel supported, challenged and valued. Our teachers use evidence-based strategies and participate in ongoing professional development to stay current with best practice.

Our teaching and learning approach includes:

• Real-world learning: hands-on activities, collaborative tasks and opportunities to explore new ideas
• Technology-enhanced learning: building digital skills and supporting learning through purposeful use of technology
• Flexible teaching: personalised support to meet individual needs, with a strong focus on student wellbeing
• Community connections: excursions, partnerships and local programs that enrich learning and broaden student experiences

Helping students progress

We support every student’s learning and academic progress by:

• tracking their learning and giving clear, timely feedback
• setting personal learning goals with students
• offering extra support through tailored plans and specialist staff
• including wellbeing in everyday learning
• working closely with families to support learning at home and at school
• guiding students through key transitions, like starting school, changing schools or entering new learning stages.

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