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.
Mathematics
Human Society and its Environments/ Languages
Personal Development Physical Education
Creative and Performing Arts
Technology and Applied Science
Explore how we teach the NSW curriculum through key learning areas.
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, spend the session completing independent study, or reading for pleasure supervised by classroom teachers of Macquarie Fields High School.
Special Religious Education Particpation Letter. Please return this letter to the school if you wish your child to participate in the Special Religious Education Program, OR to withdraw your child from the Special Religious Education program.
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).
The provider attending Macquarie Fields High School offers Special Religious Education in Christianity once per term for years 7-10. Provider's lesson scope and sequence
For more information, visit the department’s website or contact us.
At our school, we give the right support to help advanced or talented learners 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.
Contact us to learn more about how we support high potential and gifted learners.
Assessment Booklets
These booklets contain the dates and types of assessment scheduled.
Also included is information about and forms for the procedures for illness/ misadventure on days assessment tasks are due.
Illness/ Misadventure Forms
Please complete the relevant form, attach supporting documentation, and submit with the late assignment to the Faculty Head Teacher on the first day back at school.
Year 12 Illness/ Misadventure Form
Year 11 Illness/ Misadventure Form
Subject Selection
Each year, students in Year 8, and 10 choose elective subjects for the next academic year. Students are sent a unique link to the subject selection platform via their school email.
Students and their parents or carers are advised to read through the Subject Selection booklets in detail before making their choices
If students or parents have questions about subject selection, patterns of study, and post school options please contact the school and speak with Mr Lustica- Careers Advisor, or the Head Teacher of the faculty if the question relates to a specific subject.
Year 10 Decision Time for 2026-27 (Years 11 & 12) available here.
Year 8 Decision Time for 2026-27 (Year 9 & 10) available here.
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.
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Student opportunities and activities
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Our principal and staff
Get to know our principal and staff, who work together to create a positive school culture.