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.

Students learn a wide range of subjects in the NSW curriculum. They build skills, think creatively and prepare for life beyond school.

At Monaro High School we offer a variety of subjects, please see below.

SBAT

For students, a school-based apprenticeship or traineeship (SBAT) is a head start to a career combining paid work, training and school. Not only will students get an industry recognised national qualification, but also unit credit towards the NSW Higher School Certificate (HSC).

Monaro High School values its partnerships with local businesses, who provide pathways for our students, helping them gain valuable skills and build strong futures.

Many career options are available for students looking to do an SBAT, which they can start in Year 10 or Year 11.

For more information about SBATs, feel free to 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:

• 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
• supporting students to explore workplace pathways

Learn more about additional learning support at our school.