Learning

At Mount Keira Demonstration 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 evidence-informed approach ensures that every student is known, valued and supported to make measurable progress.

Why choose us for your child’s learning?

Strong foundations

At Mount Keira Demonstration School, we focus on building the strong foundations every child needs to succeed at school and beyond. We prioritise literacy and numeracy as the essential building blocks for lifelong learning, ensuring students develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to thrive. Using a Science of Learning approach, our teaching is evidence-informed and designed to help every student feel confident, capable and prepared for the future.

High-quality education

At Mount Keira Demonstration School, we provide a rich and engaging curriculum that offers a wide range of learning experiences to inspire curiosity and match students’ interests. Our skilled teachers support every child to discover what they love, strive for their best and experience success. Through explicit teaching, assessment for learning and ongoing progress monitoring, we ensure every student is continually growing, achieving and reaching their full potential.

Inclusive and personalised learning

We set high expectations for every child and provide adjustments, supports and extension to match each student's learning needs. data-driven decisions ensure that every child achieves growth.

Extension opportunities

At Mount Keira Demonstration School, we recognise that some students are ready for additional challenges to extend their learning. We provide open-ended tasks, enrichment programs and targeted support to help every child reach their full potential. Each term, students engage in a Rich Task — an exciting, in-depth learning project that encourages creativity, critical thinking and collaboration. These opportunities inspire students to think deeply, explore their interests and achieve at higher levels.

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

At our school, students can take part in special religious education (SRE) or special education in ethics (SEE) classes, depending on what’s available. These classes are delivered by approved providers.

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).

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

High potential and gifted education

At our school, we give the right support to help gifted learners to grow and do their best.

Some students 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.

Our learning approach

We use explicit teaching to make learning clear, structured and accessible. lessons are broken into achievable steps, reducing cognitive load and building confidence. Our approach includes:

using data to track progress and guide teaching
providing targeted small-group support in literacy and numeracy
embedding daily practices to reinforce key skills
engaging in professional learning opportunities to share expertise and remain at the forefront of curriculum and pedagogy.

Helping students progress

We support every student’s academic progress by:

monitoring learning progress and providing timely feedback
setting individual learning goals with students
supporting transitions across key stages of schooling
ensuring wellbeing and belonging are part of everyday learning

At Mount Keira Demonstration School, growth is at the heart of learning. Every student s encouraged, challenged and supported to achieve their personal best.

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.