At our school, students participate in 10 hours of Literacy each week, including:

• Reading

• Writing

• Speaking

• Listening

Our English program is aligned with the Victorian Curriculum and provides students with the skills and knowledge needed to become confident readers, writers, speakers, and listeners.

Reading

Foundation – Year 2

Students participate in InitiaLit, an evidence-based literacy program that provides explicit instruction in:

• Phonics

• Reading fluency

• Vocabulary

• Spelling

• Oral language

• Reading comprehension

Years 3 – 6

Literacy learning is supported by the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model English Lesson Plans, which provide:

• Structured and sequenced learning

• Explicit teaching of reading and writing skills

• Rich literature experiences

• Vocabulary development

• Critical and creative thinking opportunities

Writing

Students learn to write for a range of purposes and audiences through:

• Narrative writing

• Persuasive writing

• Informative writing

• Grammar and punctuation instruction

• Editing and publishing processes

Speaking and Listening

Students develop effective communication skills through:

• Class discussions

• Oral presentations

• Collaborative learning tasks

• Drama and performance opportunities

Support Programs

Additional support is available for students requiring assistance with literacy, including:

• Reading intervention

• Small-group instruction

• English as an Additional Language (EAL) support

• Differentiated classroom learning

Enrichment Opportunities

Students can extend their literacy skills through:

• Public speaking opportunities

• Student leadership roles
  
  

Our English program builds strong literacy foundations and fosters a lifelong love of reading, writing, and learning.