Learning at The Hills Sports

At The Hills Sports High 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?

Strong foundations

We focus on the skills your child needs to succeed in school and beyond. This helps them feel confident and prepared for the future.

High-quality education

We offer a range of subjects to match what students enjoy and want to learn about. Our skilled teachers support every student to find what they love, do their best and succeed.

Inclusive and personalised learning

Our teachers adjust how they teach to suit your child’s needs, interests and learning pace. We make sure every student feels confident and supported.

Extension opportunities

Some students are ready for more challenges. We offer open-ended tasks, enrichment programs and support. We help all students to reach their full potential.

What students learn

Students learn a wide range of subjects in the NSW curriculum. They build skills, think creatively and prepare for life beyond school.

The courses and programs we offer

Faculties and Subjects page
Explore how we teach the NSW curriculum through key learning areas.

Student leadership in all aspects of school life

At The Hills, student leadership is not limited to badges, titles or formal roles. Every student can lead through their actions, choices and contribution to our school community.

Students are encouraged to show leadership in the classroom, on the sporting field, in creative and cultural programs, through peer support, student voice, wellbeing initiatives, community events and everyday interactions. Leadership is developed through opportunities to represent the school, support others, contribute ideas, take responsibility and model our values of Respect, Accountability and Courage.

As Values Ambassadors, and through formal leadership roles, student forums, house activities, sporting teams, cultural initiatives, mentoring, volunteering and school events, students learn to communicate, collaborate, solve problems and serve others. These experiences help students build confidence, character and a strong sense of belonging.

At The Hills Sports High School, leadership is something students practise every day - in how they learn, participate, represent and support each other!

Inspire – High potential and gifted education

At our school, we give the right support to help gifted learners to grow and do their best.

We notice these students early. They may learn quickly or show strong skills in creativity, leadership, problem solving or sport. We help them stay challenged with lessons and activities that match their strengths.

Religion and ethics

At our school, students can take part in special religious education (SRE) or special education in ethics (SEE) classes, depending on what’s available. These classes are delivered by approved providers.

When enrolling your child, you’ll be able to choose an option from the approved providers offered at our school.

You’re welcome to change your choice at any time. Just let us know in writing or use the online form (if available at our school).

For more information, visit the department’s website or contact us.

Our learning approach

Our teachers are dedicated to making learning meaningful through explicit teaching and quality assessment.

Learning at our school is student-centred, inclusive and practical. We are committed to equity and access. We support all learning styles and needs. Our teachers use proven teaching strategies. They take part in ongoing professional development to stay up to date with best teaching practice.

Our learning approach includes:

real-world learning: hands-on tasks, group work and exploring new ideas
technology: to help students learn and build digital skills
flexible teaching: the right support for each student, with a focus on wellbeing
community connections: through excursions and local programs.

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.