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.

Student Learning hub

Wellbeing Year Group Google Class Codes

Year 7: i7qigp5
Year 8: e3wznkn
Year 9: 4nl5pjx
Year 10: naohq2x
Year 11: b2hqiss
Year 12: tj6wthf

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

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

Our subjects

Explore how we teach the NSW curriculum through key learning areas.

Religion and ethics

A feature of the public education system in NSW is the opportunity to provide time in class for education in ethics, faith and morality from a religious or non‑religious perspective at the choice of parents.

A parent/caregiver may at any time notify the school in writing that they wish to change their decision. Students will continue the same arrangement as the previous year, unless a parent/caregiver has requested a change in writing.

Select the link more information about Special Religious Education (SRE) and Special Education in Ethics (SEE), including the list of approved providers.

If your preferred SRE or SEE option is not available, please contact the approved provider. Students not attending SRE or SEE are given supervised alternative meaningful activities.

SRE at Keira High School is provided by Scripture Union – Generate (Christian) and members of the local community. Students in Year 7 and 8 are offered the opportunity to participate in Scripture lessons each term. Parents need to indicate if they wish their child to participate in Scripture. A letter is given to each Year 7 and 8 student upon enrolment or upon request.

Year 7 and 8 students will have SRE lessons scheduled on a rotational basis. They will generally occur once a fortnight. Each class will have it in lieu of their normal class and this will change from term to term. The regular classroom teacher will supervise students not attending SRE in meaningful activities related to their subject area.

Our SRE teacher also runs a lunchtime program which is open to all students at Keira High School. It is held on the same day as the Year 7 and 8 program and all students are able to attend.

If you have any further questions please contact us.

High potential and gifted education

At our school, we give the right support to help advanced or talented learners 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.

Special Education

Our Special Education Unit is at the heart of our school, providing an inclusive and supportive environment for students with diverse needs. With dedicated classes for Mild and Moderate Intellectual Disability and Autism, we focus on student wellbeing and lifelong learning through a strengths-based approach. Strong partnerships with families and the community ensure personalised goals, meaningful opportunities beyond the classroom, and a collaborative learning journey for every student.

English as a second language or dialect

Keira High School has qualified EAL/D (English as an Additional Language or Dialect) specialist teachers who provide targeted support for students from diverse language backgrounds.

This support includes:

parallel EAL/D English classes
Stage 6 EAL/D English classes
an intensive academic literacy support elective
assistance across all subject areas and year levels

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.