Learning

At Royal Prince Alfred Hospital School we focus on ensuring our students stay connected to their learning, school and their community. Our high expectations and tailored approach of teaching and learning normalises the student's day. Each lesson is reported back to their regular school which helps facilitate a smooth transition back after hospitalisation.

Why choose us for your child’s learning?

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.

High potential and gifted education

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.

Our subjects

Explore how we teach the NSW curriculum through key learning areas.

Religion and ethics

There are no special religious education and special education in ethics approved providers available at this school.

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

Our learning approach

Our teachers manage a diverse caseload of students with complex medical and additional needs, tailoring support to each student’s circumstances in consultation with the RPA medical team. They collaborate closely with the student’s regular school, medical teams, and families to develop Individualised Education Programs and curriculum adjustments.

Curriculum planning is flexible and responsive, designed to connect with classroom learning while accommodating medical and emotional needs. Time spent with each student varies based on their health and educational requirements to ensure meaningful engagement and continuity of learning.

Our learning approach includes:

Setting high learning expectations, fostering meaningful connection to ensure each student feels valued and supported.
Teachers promote student agency by involving learners in planning, empowering active engagement.
Student voice and collaboration with families, medical teams, and regular schools enable fluid, responsive learning tailored to evolving needs.
Learning progress is monitored and reported, supporting smooth transitions and sustained growth.
Partnerships with schools and health professionals deliver a connected curriculum that balances academic rigour with wellbeing, offering expansive opportunities for curiosity and growth.

Helping students progress

We support every student’s academic progress by:

Collaborating closely with families, medical teams, and the student’s regular school to create Individualised Education Programs (IEP) that address specific learning goals.
Tailoring learning programs to each student’s unique medical and educational needs, through IEPs ensuring they can continue to develop academically despite health challenges.
Monitoring student learning regularly through ongoing observation and consistent teacher judgment, allowing timely adjustments to teaching and learning.
Providing flexible and responsive curriculum planning that connects with mainstream classroom learning and adapts to medical and emotional needs.
Supporting smooth transitions to maintain continuity and sustained academic growth.
Empowering students through personalised support that fosters engagement, agency, and confidence in their learning journey.
Using data and evidence-informed practices to monitor and enhance student outcomes continuously.