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.
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.
At our school, students can take part in special religious education (SRE) classes, depending on what is 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 are given supervised alternative meaningful activities.
You’re welcome to change your choice at any time. Just let us know in writing.
The following options are available at Menai High School:
- Christian SRE
- Greek Orthodox Scripture
For more information, visit the department’s website or contact us.
High Performing and Gifted Education at Menai High School
At Menai High School, we are committed to providing an inclusive and dynamic learning environment that nurtures the potential of every student. Guided by the NSW Department of Education’s High Potential and Gifted Education Policy, our programs challenge and extend students across intellectual, creative, physical, and social-emotional domains.
Our enrichment classes in Years 7–10 cater for high-achieving students, offering advanced curriculum content, accelerated learning, and high expectations for academic excellence. Placement is based on demonstrated achievement, ensuring students are continually challenged and supported.
In the physical domain, students participate in a wide range of sports and representative pathways, with additional opportunities for those showing outstanding ability.
We also prioritise social and emotional growth, encouraging leadership and resilience through programs such as SRC, Peer Mediation, Wellbeing Ambassadors, and community initiatives.
In the creative domain, students thrive through music, dance, drama, art, and performance opportunities, with pathways to showcase and extend their talents in bands, productions, and clubs.
At Menai High School, every student is encouraged to achieve personal excellence, develop their talents, and become confident, skilled, and well-rounded individuals.
Contact us to learn more about how we support high potential and gifted learners.
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
- giving extra help with personalised plans and support from specialist staff
- helping students through transitions, like starting school or moving to a new stage of learning
- making wellbeing part of everyday learning
- providing targeted literacy and numeracy support in small groups and individually
- reporting on each student’s learning progress so parents and carers know how their child is doing
- setting learning goals with each student
- working with families to support learning at home and school.
Learn more about additional learning support at our school.
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Student opportunities and activities
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Our principal and staff
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