Literacy
Excellent literacy is vital in providing a solid foundation to a child's education. The areas of Literacy involve reading, writing, speaking and listening. All levels of ability are catered for with class groups and individually. Children are organised in groups for writing and reading to cater for their individual differences.
The children take part in guided reading activities using a common text. They are taught strategies to assist in approaching new text and to read for meaning and with fluency. The children work at learning centre activities which are designed to reinforce new skills.
The children also participate in guided writing activities and are expected to write each day.
As part of the literacy program, all students from Grade Prep to Year 8 have access to Spellodrome and Reading Eggs.
Speaking and Listening is an important part of our program. Clear and logical speaking supports a child’s language development and children are encouraged to listen to others.
The children take part in guided reading activities using a common text. They are taught strategies to assist in approaching new text and to read for meaning and with fluency. The children work at learning centre activities which are designed to reinforce new skills.
The children also participate in guided writing activities and are expected to write each day.
As part of the literacy program, all students from Grade Prep to Year 8 have access to Spellodrome and Reading Eggs.
- Spellodrome is an online computer program that encourages independent learning and the development of critical spelling awareness. By taking part in the Spellodrome program, student vocabulary is enriched as students can both hear and see the words they are learning. Revision activities are fun and students can access the program at home.
- ABC Reading Eggs also makes learning to read interesting and engaging for kids, with great online reading games and activities. Our students love the games, songs, golden eggs and other rewards which, along with feeling proud of their reading, really motivate children to keep exploring and learning.
Speaking and Listening is an important part of our program. Clear and logical speaking supports a child’s language development and children are encouraged to listen to others.
