Learning

At Lake Illawarra South Public School, we teach the NSW curriculum and offer many different subjects to support each student’s learning. There is a strong emphasis on literacy and numeracy, providing the essential foundations students need to succeed both at school and in life. Our teachers use proven, evidence-based teaching strategies to help students achieve their goals.

Why choose us for your child’s learning?

Strong foundations

We focus on building strong foundations in literacy and numeracy, equipping students with the skills they need for lifelong learning. By developing these essential skills, our students confidently tackle new challenges and adapt to future opportunities.

High-quality education

We utilise explicit teaching strategies that clearly guide student learning while incorporating their interests to keep them engaged. Regular assessment and progress monitoring ensure that each student’s growth is tracked and supported effectively.

Inclusive and personalised learning

Our teachers adjust how they teach to suit your child’s unique needs, interests and learning pace. This ensures that every student feels confident, encouraged and fully supported throughout their learning journey.

Extension opportunities

Students who are ready for greater challenge are offered open-ended tasks, enrichment programs and opportunities designed to build on their strengths. These tailored experiences encourage advanced thinking and help students reach their full potential.

What students learn

Students engage in a broad and balanced range of subjects within the NSW curriculum. As they learn and grow, they develop essential skills, think creatively and gain the confidence and knowledge they need for life beyond school.

Our learning approach

At Lake Illawarra South Public School, we use explicit teaching. This means we clearly tell students what they are learning, why it is important, why it matters and guide them step by step through the process. By breaking new ideas into smaller, manageable parts, explicit teaching helps students build strong understanding and confidence.

Learning at our school is student-centred, inclusive and practical. We are committed to equity and access, ensuring every student’s learning style and needs are supported. Our teachers use evidence-based teaching strategies and engage in ongoing professional development to ensure they deliver the best possible learning experiences.

Our learning approach includes:

• Step-by-step teaching: making new ideas easy to grasp
• Hands-on learning: practical, engaging and student-focused
• Support for all: tailored learning that prioritises wellbeing
• Real-world connections: integrating technology, community and experiential learning.

Helping students progress

We support every student’s academic growth by:

• Wellbeing focus: integrating wellbeing into everyday learning
• Setting goals: working together to set personal learning targets
• Tracking progress: monitoring progress and providing meaningful feedback
• Personalised support: offering extra help through tailored plans and specialist staff
• Targeted programs: small-group support in literacy and numeracy
• Home-school partnership: collaborating with families to support learning at home and school
• Keeping families informed: reporting on progress so parents and carers know how their child is doing
• Smooth transitions: helping students adjust to new stages of learning.

Each student at Lake Illawarra South Public School is guided and supported to achieve excellence and their personal best. Learn more about additional learning support at our school.

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