Curriculum

An engaging curriculum that prepares your child for the future

Learning at St Martin’s is guided by our curriculum built on Board of Studies syllabuses.

With your child at the centre of our teaching, we believe…

  • Learning is a product of thinking
  • Collaboration enhances learning
  • Learners must have agency in their learning
  • Learning dispositions are as important as skills and knowledge
  • Learning happens at the point of challenge
  • Learning is contextual

Our curriculum includes these Key Learning Areas:

Creative Arts

English

Human Society and its Environment

Italian

Maths

Personal Development, Health and Physical Education

Religious Education

Science and Technology

Students can choose to participate in a range of enriching extra curricular activities that offer your child a balanced learning experience. Explore our extra-curricular activities here.

Holistic learning

St Martin’s students enjoy an education that enhances their social, cultural, emotional, physical, spiritual and creative talents including:

  • Emphasis on the social development of each student, building self-confidence and positive self-esteem
  • Cultures of thinking
  • Extension, enrichment and support for students to achieve excellence in all subject areas
  • Quality teaching resources across all curriculum areas
  • Integrated curriculum and higher-order thinking skills
  • High participation in the University of NSW competitions
  • Learning support programs
  • Gifted education programs
  • Specialist teachers in Music, Italian, Physical Education and Library
  • Senior Leadership Program for Stage 3 Students
  • Sport opportunities including athletics and swimming programs, soccer, netball, AFL, cricket, basketball, Eagle tag, rugby league and cross country
  • A Catholic ethos which supports family values and education
  • Sacramental Programs through the Catholic Parish of Frenchs Forest
EXPLORE EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES