Academics
What teaching + learning looks like at Novoschool.
We believe that school can be interesting, relevant and challenging. We dream of young people discovering the love of learning. Our aim is to uncover the curriculum* using a more personal and dynamic approach that ignites curiosity and helps students go beyond their expectations.
*As determined by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).
Personalised learning plans​
We are passionate about helping every student reach their potential. Our vision includes having young people pursue their interests through an educational plan designed to cater to the unique needs, strengths, interests, and learning styles. Self motivated learners will be challenged to reach new heights.
Interdisciplinary learning
Our vision includes having young people pursue their interests more effectively than they might in a more traditional setting. Part of this is by creating meaningful connections between subjects - letting skills, knowledge and curiosity blur the lines between conventionally siloed areas of learning. This is, after all, how we learn in the real world.
Real world application
Our aim is to facilitate frequent and ongoing real world, practical experiences for our learners. This could include real world learning through internships in local organisations and businesses or taking University subjects while they are still at Novoschool. We will also create direct links to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals so that students are able to connect theory with reality and impact in a global context.
We also want learners to understand deep time, and how a sustainable world can be pursued through understanding of Doughnut Economics.
Subjects
Year 7 & 8 Students learn about:
English, Maths, Science, History, Geography, Technology, Music, Art, PDHPE, Languages, and Areas of their own choosing.
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Year 9 Students learn about :English, Maths, Science, History, Geography, PDHPE, Areas of their own choosing, and co-designed electives that could include technology, art, music and many other areas.
NovoExpo Nights
Each term concludes with a NovoExpo - an evening event designed to give students the opportunity to put their learning journey on display to the wider community.