School Life
We encourage our students’ active involvement in decisions about their school. Within the classroom, ‘student agency’ or student-driven learning ensures children are active participants in their learning journey. They receive and provide feedback on their schoolwork, choice and direction. Students can join activities outside the classroom that help others. As students’ progress, they become active decision-makers within their classrooms or school leaders.
We love NextSense School because the teachers do fun things with us, and we have lots of experiences.
— Baneen, Spoken Language Program K–6
You should come to NextSense School because you can improve when you work hard. We learn new, fun things.
— Malik, Spoken Language Program K–6
I like meeting new friends and learning about different technologies.
— Zahra, Blind and Low Vision Program
Athletics Carnival
What a great day at the NextSense School Athletics Carnival! Students came together to proudly represent their house teams – Betteridge Pattison & Barwick. From relays to tug-of-war, everyone gave their best while enjoying the spirit of friendly competition. Congratulations to Pattison on taking home the overall win
Auslan Immersion Program
Our latest Auslan Immersion Program brought together students from all over NSW and Canberra for two days of learning and connection. There were art workshops with a Deaf designer and hands-on activities with Deaf scientists from ANSTO – all presented in Auslan to ensure every child could participate.
Alice Betteridge Day
Friday 14 February is Alice Betteridge Day! Here’s to the legacy of this incredible lady, who became our first deafblind student in 1908. Graduating in 1920 with the help of her teacher Roberta Reid, Alice became a teacher herself, inspiring generations to come. Students enjoyed some special activities and read the book Alice’s Shoe.
