Learning

At Bronte, students have the opportunity to participate in Special Religious Education (SRE) delivered by approved providers. Currently, these opportunities may include Jewish, Bahá’í, Catholic, Anglican, and Special Education in Ethics (SEE) programs, subject to availability.

When enrolling your child, you will be able to select from the approved options offered at our school. Students who do not participate in SRE are provided with supervised alternative meaningful activities during this time.

You’re welcome to change your choice at any time. Just let us know in writing or use the online form.

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

At our school, we give the right support to help gifted learners to 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.

Learn more about how we support high potential and gifted learners.

Creative arts is mandatory for students from Kindergarten to Year 6.

In creative arts, students discover a variety of art forms through a study of dance, drama, music and visual arts where they learn to appreciate, compose, listen, make and perform.

Each art form has its own unique knowledge and skills, elements or concepts as well as a capacity to inspire and enrich lives.

At Bronte, students thrive in a rich Creative and Performing Arts program that nurtures imagination, expression and confidence. Aligned with the NSW curriculum, students explore visual arts, drama, music and dance, developing skills to create, perform and respond to a wide range of artistic experiences.

Whether they’re composing music, rehearsing a dramatic performance, or experimenting with new art techniques, students are encouraged to express their ideas and emotions creatively.

Our CAPA program builds not only artistic skills, but also teamwork, resilience and self-confidence.

English study is mandatory in NSW from Kindergarten to Year 12.

Students learn about the English language through written, spoken and visual texts of increasing complexity as they progress through their schooling.

An understanding of the English language is central to how we communicate and essential for intellectual, social and emotional development.

The study of English should develop a love of literature and learning and be challenging and enjoyable. It develops skills to enable students to experiment with ideas and expression, to become active, independent and lifelong learners, to work with each other and to reflect on their learning.

In human society and its environment (HSIE), the subjects of history and geography are mandatory from Kindergarten to Year 10, where students study specific historical and geographical concepts and skills.

In HSIE, students explore varied subjects in human society and its environment to learn about history, geography, people, societies and culture.

Students also have an opportunity to learn more about people and the societies and environments in which they live through elective subjects.

A large number of individual subjects make up the key learning area of HSIE in which students:

• research, gather and analyse information
• question and make judgements
• write for a variety of purposes.

The study of mathematics is mandatory from Kindergarten to Year 10.

By studying mathematics, students learn to work mathematically – developing fluency, understanding, problem-solving, reasoning and communication skills.

The syllabus consists of the following strands:

• number and algebra
• measurement and geometry
• statistics and probability.

Maths Games Club - Lunch time activity

Personal development, health and physical education (PDHPE) is mandatory from Kindergarten to Year 10.

According to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA), students are expected to participate in PDHPE for between 1.5 and 2.5 hours per week in Kindergarten to Year 6.

PDHPE provides students with opportunities to explore issues that are likely to impact on the health, safety and wellbeing of themselves and others – now and in the future. Students also participate in challenging and enjoyable physical activity, improving their capacity to move with skill and confidence.

Science and technology is mandatory for all students from Kindergarten to Year 6.

In science and technology, students explore the natural and made worlds. They learn how to apply scientific and technological skills, knowledge and understanding across a broad range of contexts.

Science provides a way of inquiring about the world around us. It explores evidence and investigates ways to discover, develop and produce solutions to real world problems. The inquiry and skill-based nature of science opens doors to ideas and discoveries.

STEM gives students hands-on opportunities to explore Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics through real-world challenges. The school accesses the NSW Department of Education’s STEM kits, students work collaboratively to investigate, design and build solutions that spark curiosity and grow critical thinking skills.

From coding robots and building sustainable structures to exploring energy and forces, our students learn to problem-solve creatively and communicate their ideas with confidence.

Our STEM program supports future-ready learners by nurturing innovation, resilience, and teamwork in every classroom.