Learning, programs and support
Chatswood Public School follows curriculum guidelines provided by the Department of Education. These Key Learning Areas (KLAs) form the foundation for all planned learning experiences. They describe what students are expected to learn and help ensure every child receives a consistent and high-quality education.
In every classroom, learning is adjusted to meet the needs of all students. Teachers plan and deliver lessons that provide the right level of support and challenge, helping every child stay engaged and make progress.
Students are also encouraged to take part in a range of competitions and challenges across different learning areas to further enrich their learning.
- English: Students build literacy skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening to communicate confidently.
- Mathematics: Focuses on numbers, patterns, shapes, measurements, and problem-solving.
- Science and Technology: Encourages curiosity and exploration of the natural and built world using digital tools.
- HSIE (History & Geography): Helps students understand societies, cultures, and environments, past and present.
- Creative Arts: Allows students to express themselves through Music, Visual Arts, Drama, and Dance.
- PDHPE: Promotes health, wellbeing, positive relationships, and physical activity.
- LOTE (Languages): We offer Mandarin and Korean to support communication skills and cultural appreciation.
Why choose us for your child’s learning?
Opportunities and activities
We offer a range of programs and facilities to support every student’s learning and wellbeing. From academic enrichment to creative arts, sport and student leadership, we provide opportunities for all students to thrive in a supportive and engaging environment.
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 Hub
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.
Wellbeing and support
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.
At our school, students can take part in special religious education (SRE) or special education in ethics (SEE) classes, depending on what’s available. These classes are delivered by approved providers.
At Chatswood Public School we currently offer:
- Catholic
- Islamic
- Combined Christian
- Buddhist
- as well as the SEE course provided by Primary Ethics.
Our classes are held on Thursday.
The SRE and SEE programs are taught by volunteers from organisations approved by the Department of Education. They are often parents, grandparents, carers or lay volunteers from a local congregation. The volunteers undergo a police background check, a working with children check and have been trained by the SRE or SEE organisations.
If you would like to change the course your child is currently enrolled in please send a written request to the office.
For more information on this program visit 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.
Our learning platforms
Google Classroom
Google Classroom helps your child complete and submit homework online. Here's how to log in and get started.
1. Open Google Classroom:
Go to classroom.google.com on a computer, tablet, or phone. Or download the app from the App Store or Google Play.
2. Sign In with Your Child’s DET Email:
Use your child’s school (DET) email address and password. It looks like:
[studentname#@education.nsw.gov.au]
3. Join Google Classroom:
Look for your child’s class name.
If it’s not there, click the “+” icon and enter the class code given by the teacher.
4. Access Classwork and Homework:
Click the “Classwork” tab to see homework tasks (posted every Monday).
5. Homework submission:
When your child finishes their work, click ‘Turn In’ (or ‘Submit’ on the app) and confirm.
6. Feedback:
Teachers provide feedback through Google Classroom. Sometimes, students also give feedback to each other in class.
Important Notes:
✅ Homework is due by Friday afternoon.
❌ Work submitted after the following Monday won’t receive teacher feedback.
📅 Check Google Classroom every Monday afternoon for new tasks.
Reading Eggs
Reading Eggs is a fun online program that helps children learn to read.
1. Log in:
Visit www.readingeggs.com
Click ‘Log In’ (top right corner) and enter your child’s username and password from the teacher.
2. Explore the Platform:
Your child can enjoy different areas like Reading Eggs, Reading Eggspress, and more.
ABC Reading Eggs Junior (ages 2-4)
ABC Reading Eggs (ages 3-7)
Fast Phonics (ages 5-10)
ABC Reading Eggspress (ages 7-13)
3. Complete Assigned Tasks:
Reading Eggs will be part of your child’s homework tasks.
Mathletics
Mathletics is an online learning program that helps students practice and improve their maths skills through fun activities and games.
1. Login details:
Go to www.mathletics.com
Use the login details provided by your child’s teacher.
2. Explore
Students can access maths activities, games, and challenges.
3. Complete Tasks
Teachers may assign specific homework through Mathletics. Encourage your child to log in regularly.
Want to know more about our subjects?
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Opportunities and activities
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Our principal and staff
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