Learning
Our vision is to embrace inclusivity and diversity as a world-class educational lighthouse, where everyone is inspired to develop respect, curiosity, perseverance, high expectations and moral courage in their local and global communities.
At our school, we proudly deliver the NSW curriculum and offer a diverse range of subjects designed to engage, challenge and support every learner. We recognise that strong literacy and numeracy skills are the foundation for academic success and everyday life, and we intentionally build these capabilities across all learning areas. Our teachers use evidence-based teaching strategies, clear learning intentions and targeted feedback to ensure students are supported, challenged and empowered to achieve their personal best.
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.
Asquith High School offers a wide variety of subjects to our students, following the NSW Curriculum through key learning areas. While subjects may change from year to year based on student needs and interests, the following illustrates some of the subjects that may be available:
- Dance
- Drama
- English
- Food Technology
- Human Society and its Environment (HSIE)
- Mathematics
- Modern Languages (Japanese or French)
- Music
- Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE)
- Science
- Technological and Applied Studies
- Visual Arts
- Vocational Education and Training Courses
At our school, students can take part in special religious education (SRE). 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 are given supervised alternative meaningful activities.
Learn more about Religion and Ethics offered at Asquith High School.
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.
Students have the opportunity in Stage 6 to complete a Vocational course through the school. Currently we offer
- CERT II Hosptiality
- CERT III Business
- CERT III Retail
Learn more about the Vocational Training program at Asquith High School.
What sets Asquith apart?
Wellbeing
Student wellbeing is the heart of our school culture. We believe that a healthy, supported student is a successful one.
Opportunities
Extra and co-curricular activities give our students experiences to extend their knowledge and skills.
Asquith Individual Mentoring
Through individualised mentoring sessions, students work one-on-one with a mentor to discuss goals and aspirations, develop strategies for improvement and reflect on their progress.
Habits of Mind
Habits of Mind—persistence, flexible thinking and problem-solving—help students become confident, independent learners, prepared to succeed at school and in their future pathways.
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.
Student opportunities
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.