Learning

At our school, we teach the NSW curriculum and offer many different subjects to support each student’s learning. We know that the development of skills in literacy and numeracy is the building block 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?

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. Students from Year 9 - 12 access the curriculum through Sydney Distance Education High School, which is facilitated on-site, right here at Ajuga.

InitiaLit

InitiaLit is a targeted literacy program run across the Junior School cohort at Ajuga, using a phonics-based, explicit teaching approach delivered in intensive, small-group sessions. By moving students into focused literacy groups, InitiaLit provides personalised support tailored to each learner’s needs, helping to accelerate their reading and writing skills. This evidence-based program builds a strong foundation in literacy while boosting students’ confidence and academic success.

The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award (Duke of Ed)

The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is an exciting program offered to our senior cohort, fully embedded within the school timetable at Ajuga. It provides students with opportunities to develop new skills, engage in physical activities, and contribute to their community through meaningful challenges. This award fosters personal growth, resilience, and leadership, preparing students for life beyond school.

Environmental Education

Environmental Education at Ajuga School, enriched by our partnership with Georges River Environmental Education Centre, offers students weekly sustainability sessions where they actively engage as citizen scientists. Through projects like developing one of Australia's first EarthWatch-supported Tiny Forests and earning EcoSchool Green Flags, our students learn the importance of caring for the environment. These programs not only promote environmental stewardship but also support student well-being by fostering connection to nature, responsibility, and a sense of purpose.

Baseline Cafe

Baseline Cafe began as a student-led social enterprise raising funds for their chosen charity, and it has since evolved into a vibrant learning space where students develop practical skills. Here, students gain hands-on experience in barista techniques, money handling, and customer service, preparing them for future employment and everyday life. Through running the cafe, they build confidence, teamwork, and communication skills in a real-world setting while contributing positively to their community.

Critical Core

Critical Core is an innovative tabletop role-playing program led by Andrew at Ajuga School, designed to support children with autism. Through engaging, story-based game sessions, students develop social skills, problem-solving abilities, and emotional regulation in a safe and supportive environment. This creative intervention fosters communication, collaboration, and confidence, helping students navigate real-life challenges more effectively.

Religion and ethics

There are no special religious education and special education in ethics approved providers available at this school.

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

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.

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Student opportunities and activities

Discover clubs, sports and other activities your child can enjoy at school.

Our principal and staff

Get to know our principal and staff, who work together to create a positive school culture.