At Royal Far West School (RFWS) we strive to help every child achieve their potential, whatever their circumstances. This is a very challenging aspiration and can only be achieved by collaboration with all involved.
Royal Far West
We work in close collaboration with the wonderful Royal Far West (RFW) clinical services. We have a shared passion to strive to ensure that our children are well, happy and achieving their best no matter where they live and no matter what challenges they face.
The collaboration includes planning, classroom observation, educational assessments and clinical case conferences. Clinicians are always welcome partners in our classrooms. School and clinical staff regularly take part in video conferences with rural schools, parents and other involved services.
Our partnership with RFW is at the heart of better outcomes for our shared clientele.
Sounds, Words, Aboriginal Language and Yarning (SWAY)
Sounds, Words, Aboriginal Language and Yarning (SWAY) is an oral language and early literacy programme based on local Aboriginal language, knowledge, culture, and yarns within the early learning environment.
A key focus of the programme is to provide practical training and mentoring to build the capacity of teaching staff. SWAY is delivered within rural and remote schools and preschools throughout NSW.
NSW Centre for Effective Reading, Manly
The NSW Centre for Effective Reading, Manly hub is part of the NSW Centre for Effective Reading, a joint NSW Department of Education and NSW Health initiative. The Manly hub is located within the grounds of the Royal Far West School/Centre for Country Kids building.
Partner schools
Each year RFWS works in partnership with over 400 schools from all educational sectors across rural and remote NSW.
Our families and carers
We work closely with parents and carers. All children who come to RFW clinical services must be accompanied by a parent or carer so we are in a wonderful position to truly engage and empower our families.