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.
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.
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 Forbes Public School (FPS), we deliver high-quality English and Mathematics programs through a strong focus on explicit teaching. Our teachers use clear learning intentions, model strategies step-by-step, and provide guided and independent practice to ensure every student develops confidence and mastery in key literacy and numeracy skills.
In English, we target the development of reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills using evidence-based practices that build comprehension, vocabulary, and communication. In Mathematics, our lessons promote fluency, problem-solving, and reasoning, enabling students to make meaningful connections between mathematical concepts and real-world contexts.
These core learning areas are further enriched through our CHiPS (Creative, Hands-on, Integrated, Problem-Solving) program, which incorporates all Key Learning Areas (KLAs) from the NSW Primary Curriculum:
English
Mathematics
Science and Technology
Human Society and Its Environment (HSIE)
Creative Arts
Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE)
We align the outcomes from each KLA with our thematic teaching units, creating engaging and interconnected learning experiences. This approach ensures that students not only achieve curriculum outcomes but also see how their learning connects across subjects and to the world around them.
Through explicit teaching and thematic integration, FPS students are empowered to think critically, solve problems creatively, and stay deeply engaged in their learning journey.
Religion and ethics
At our school, students can take part in special religious education (SRE) classes which are non-denominational. These classes are delivered by approved providers every second Thursday.
When enrolling your child, you’ll be able to choose an option from the approved providers offered at our school. Students not attending SRE or SEE are given supervised alternative meaningful activities.
You’re welcome to change your choice at any time. Just let us know in writing or use the online form (if available at our school).
At our school, we give the right support to help gifted learners to grow and do their best.
We notice these students early. They may learn quickly or show strong skills in creativity, leadership, problem solving or sport. We help them stay challenged with lessons and activities that match their strengths.
We offer eligible students the opportunity to take part in our High Potential Class.
Contact us to learn more about how we support high potential and gifted learners.
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.
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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.
