Concord West Public School

Academic

The students at our school are dedicated to achieving their best in all areas of learning. We have a broad, rich curriculum aimed at ensuring all students have opportunties to develop strong academic, social, physical and emotional skills and knowledge. Our results in the statewide Basic Skills Test are consistently at or above state average. Our school has been recognised for its significant achievment in students' literacy skills.

Features of our school curriculum include:

• Literacy across the curriculum
• Daily reading, writing, talking & listening activities
• Hands-on maths
• Working mathematically- problem solving, applying maths in real contexts
• Number, space & geometry, measurement, patterns & algebra, data
• Rich learning experiences in Human Society and its Environment and Science and Technology
• Hands-on experiences and excursions
• Extensive library-based programs which includes computer skills and research activities
• Stage-based programs, linked with the Italian        program
• Specialist music program incorporating dance, drama, singing, playing, responding to music & music appreciation
• Orchestra, guitar, keyboard and drumming groups
• Musica Viva and Sydney Symphony Orchestra concerts
• School musicals and performance within and out of school e.g. NSW festival of Instrumental Music, Our Spectacular, Carols evenings
• Drug education, Child Protection, Anti-bullying and anti-prejudice programs
• Nutrition, healthy & active lifestyles
• Specialist sports programs, fundamental movement skills, team sports, carnival days
• Specialist teachers for ESL and learning support programs
• Italian language and culture program