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.

Why choose us for your child’s learning?

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

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

Our subjects

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Religion and ethics

At Epping Boys High School, SRE (Special Religious Education) is delivered on Wednesdays from 8:45-9:15 for all students of years 7, 8 and 9.

NB. Years 10, 11 and 12 start school at 9:15 on Wednesdays.

How SRE works

During the online enrolment process, parents/carers will be asked to make their SRE choice. Our school does not offer Special Education in Ethics (SEE). After the inital enrolment, notification of changes to a child's enrolment in SRE can be updated online using the below link. You can change the SRE selection of your child at any time by informing the school in writing by sending an email to eppingboy-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

SRE teachers from multiple faiths are authorised by the Department of Education as recognised and approved providers. All faiths are required to teach from an authorised curriculum.

For those opting for their child not to participate in SRE, supervision will be provided in designated areas.

The following SRE options are offered at Epping Boys High School:

Combined Christian SRE functions as a combined arrangement, where all associated denominations participate together using the same curriculum known as “Think Faith”.

All Protestant SRE teachers are provided by local church communities and are authorised and trained by the following approved providers:
- Anglican Diocese of Sydney
- Baptist Churches of NSW and ACT
- C3 Church Australia
- Churches of Christ in NSW and ACT
For information on this approved curriculum, Think Faith, including its scope and sequence, please follow the link provided below.

https://www.cepstore.com.au/thinkfaith
Catholic SRE teachers are provided by the local parish and are authorised by the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney. The Catholic SRE curriculum is known as “Christ our Light and Life”.

For more information on Catholic SRE and the curriculum please visit the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney website.

https://www.sydneycatholic.org/education/#scripture
Islamic SRE teachers and curriculum are provided and authorised by Islamic Special Religious Education. The curriculum teaches students to love, learn and live Islam.

For more information on Islamic SRE and the curriculum please visit

https://www.isre.org.au/about-us/
Buddhist SRE teachers and curriculum are provided and authorised by the Buddhist Council of NSW.

For more information on Buddhist SRE and the curriculum please visit

https://buddhistcouncil.org/sre-program/
Hindu SRE teachers and curriculum are provided by the World Hindu Council of Australia.

For more information on Hindu SRE and the curriculum please visit

https://www.vhpnsw.org.au/hdenps

Voluntary Student Activities of a Religious Nature in Schools

A number of students at Epping Boys High School voluntarily participate in religious groups, which meet during lunchtimes. In accordance with Department of Education policy, visiting group leaders undergo all appropriate child protection checks and practices and the content of the activities is regularly monitored.

Following are details of the voluntary groups of a religious nature, which operate at Epping Boys High School:

ISCF "CRASH"

Run by School Chaplain

Friday lunchtime

Years 7-12

ISLAM Prayer group

Supervised by School Staff member

Friday lunchtime

Years 7-12

Department of Education's Special Religious Education and Special Education in Ethics Procedures, require parental permission for students who participate in voluntary student activities of a religious nature in schools. Before participating in any of the above mentioned activities, a student must present the permission slip, signed by a parent or carer, to the Head Teacher Admin. Group leaders will maintain a list of all students from whom a permission note has been received. Permission will remain effective for the calendar year, unless a letter of withdrawal is received from the student's parent or carer.

During enrolment, you can choose a special religious education option for your child from the school’s available approved providers. You can withdraw your child from special religious education by selecting alternative meaningful activities, or special education in ethics if it’s available.

You can update your preference by informing the school in writing by sending an email to eppingboy-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

For more information, visit the department’s website or contact us.

High potential and gifted education

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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.

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