Learning at our school
The NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) is responsible for the curriculum or all NSW schools.
For the primary years, NESA develops syllabuses for all subjects in six key learning areas:
- creative arts
- English
- human society and its environment (HSIE)
- mathematics
- personal development, health and physical education (PDHPE)
- science and technology.
Some primary schools may also offer languages.
NSW schools also offer special religious education and special education in ethics via approved providers, where available.
For the high school years, NESA develops syllabuses for all subjects in eight key learning areas:
- creative arts
- English
- human society and its environment (HSIE)
- languages
- mathematics
- personal development, health and physical education (PDHPE)
- science
- technological and applied studies (TAS).
Stages of learning
There are 6 stages of learning from Kindergarten to Year 12. Primary school High school covers Stage 4 to 6.
- Stage 4 includes Years 7 and 8.
- Stage 5 includes Years 9 and 10.
- Stage 6 includes Years 11 and 12.
College opportunities
Both Denison College campuses offer a broad range of co-curricular and extra-curricular programs for students.