Learning

At New Lambton Heights Infants School, we teach the NSW curriculum with a strong focus on literacy and numeracy, the building blocks for lifelong learning. Our teachers use evidence-informed strategies, such as explicit teaching, to help every child achieve success. Alongside core skills, students enjoy opportunities in creative arts, sport, cultural learning, and enrichment activities that spark curiosity and confidence.

Why choose us for your child’s learning?

Strong foundations

We focus on the skills your child needs to succeed in school and beyond. This helps them feel confident and prepared for the future.

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 and personalised learning

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.

Extension opportunities

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

At New Lambton Heights Infants School, students follow the NSW curriculum and enjoy a variety of learning experiences, including:

• English – learning to read, write, listen and speak with confidence
• Mathematics – building strong number sense and problem-solving skills
• Science and Technology – exploring the world through hands-on investigations
• Creative Arts – expressing themselves through music, dance, drama and visual arts
• Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE) – developing healthy lifestyles, teamwork and physical skills
• Human Society and Its Environment (HSIE) – learning about people, places, history and culture

These experiences help students build the foundations for future learning, while also encouraging creativity, curiosity and confidence in the early years.

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 At New Lambton Heights Infants School, we use explicit teaching. This means we clearly explain what students are learning, why it is important, and how to do it step by step. By breaking new ideas into smaller parts, students build confidence and achieve success.

Learning at our school is student-centred, inclusive and practical. We make sure every child has the right support to thrive, no matter their learning style or needs. Our teachers use evidence-based strategies and take part in ongoing professional learning to keep up to date with the best approaches for young learners.

Our learning approach includes:

• Real-world learning – hands-on activities, group work and opportunities to explore new ideas
• Technology – building digital skills while supporting everyday learning
• Flexible teaching – tailoring support for each student, with a strong focus on wellbeing
• Community connections – learning beyond the classroom 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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