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Learning at Tenison Woods

 

Growing the whole child through learning and care.

At Tenison Woods Catholic School, we believe every child can succeed — with the right support, effective teaching, and a nurturing environment.

Learning here goes beyond academics; it's about helping every child grow in confidence, capability and character.

What We Teach

A rich, balanced curriculum with creativity, culture and curiosity.

At Tenison Woods Catholic School, our curriculum nurtures every child’s potential — combining academic excellence with creativity, wellbeing and faith.

We follow the Australian Curriculum and the Living Learning Leading Framework, offering a mix of core and specialist subjects to help students thrive across all areas of life.

Our students engage in:

Specialist subjects include Technologies, Performing Arts, Physical Education and Italian. These programs help students explore their interests, express themselves and grow in confidence — across creative, physical and cultural domains.

How We Teach

Clear, purposeful teaching for every child.

At Tenison Woods, our teaching is guided by structure, clarity and care. We use evidence-based approaches that are inclusive, consistent, and designed to build student confidence — because we believe every child can succeed.

Our Teaching Approach

Our Teaching Approach

Our teachers use explicit, structured and multisensory strategies to support every learner — including those with diverse needs. Learning is purposeful, inclusive and focused on building strong foundations.

Positive Education & Wellbeing

Wellbeing is embedded in everything we do — from the way we teach to the way we build relationships. Programs like Grow Your Mind and The Wellbeing Distillery help students develop resilience, confidence and a strong sense of self.

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Inclusive Learning

Religious Education

Faith is at the heart of life at Tenison Woods. Guided by the Crossways Curriculum, students learn about Catholic traditions, reflect on their values, and live out faith through prayer, liturgy and social justice.

How We Support

Early, targeted interventions that make a difference.

 

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Wellbeing at the Heart
Wellbeing is woven through everything we do. Students are explicitly taught strategies to build resilience, empathy and a growth mindset — all through our Positive Education framework.

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Inclusive Practices
Every learner deserves to feel safe, supported and understood. We use early identification and responsive support strategies to meet the needs of diverse learners, both socially and academically.

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Tailored Support Programs
When students need extra help, we act early. Our targeted programs support learners at different stages and in different ways — from early literacy to English as an additional language, to physical development and beyond.

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MiniLit and PreLit

Early literacy programs that build strong foundations in reading, writing and phonemic awareness — giving young learners the tools to thrive.

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Personalised Learning

Tailored teaching strategies that support each student’s progress in literacy and numeracy — at their own pace, in their own way.

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Language Lab Support

Targeted support for students learning English as an additional language — helping them build confidence, connection and communication skills.

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Move and Groove Program

A fun, movement-based program that builds coordination, balance and motor skills — boosting learning through focused, purposeful physical play.


 

Where We Learn

Clear, purposeful teaching for every child.

At Tenison Woods, we use evidence-based strategies that give every learner the best chance to succeed — including those with diverse learning needs.

Flexible Classrooms

Flexible Classrooms

Open, flexible classrooms that support collaboration, creativity and a range of learning styles.

Everyday Faith

Everyday Faith

St Aloysius Church is right next door, giving students the chance to experience prayer, liturgy and reflection as part of everyday school life.

Digital Learning

Digital Learning

From Reception to Year 2, each student has access to their own school provided iPad. From Year 3 to Year 6, each student has access to their own school provided Apple MacBook to deepen learning and foster digital creativity.

Nature and Play

Nature and Play

Natural play spaces that invite movement, discovery and a deep connection with the environment.

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