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

Our approach to teaching and learning

At Dorrigo High School, our students and teachers reflect the values of respect, responsibility and resilience. We meet students where they are and support them to grow through learning and self-discovery.

We help every student achieve their personal best through engaging lessons, fair assessment and a strong focus on growth and improvement. Our approach builds essential skills and prepares students for success at school and beyond.

Our school follows the NSW curriculum and syllabuses set by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).

Learning areas

Our students can access a wide range of subjects that help them build strong academic skills and explore their interests.

Our school follows the NSW curriculum and syllabuses set by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA), including:

• Years 7–10: Secondary syllabus
• Years 11–12: Senior syllabus

Access more subjects with distance education

If our school doesn’t offer a subject you’d like to study, distance education may be an option. These courses are delivered online by specialist teachers from other schools across NSW.

Distance education suits students who are motivated and confident working independently. Many students enjoy the flexibility and opportunity to pursue subjects that match their interests or future goals.

Dorrigo High School works closely with Distance Education Centres, the Rural Learning Exchange and Aurora College to give students access to a wider range of subjects. Face-to-face delivery is not available for these courses.

If you're interested in distance education for your child, please contact our school.

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.

Want to know more about our subjects?

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