English
The Key Learning Area ‘ENGLISH' includes Talking and Listening, Reading
and Writing.
At Seaforth Public School we believe that all children have the right to
reach their full potential. In order to achieve this, we offer
- Small classes
- Reading groups within all classes Kindergarten – Year 6
- Individually matched texts to allow all children to work at their level
- Weekly library lessons and borrowing
- Home Reading program
- Parent helpers assist during literacy block in Junior School
- Book Club
- Reading incentives such as our R.I.B.I.T ( R ead I
n B ed I t's T errific)
Program
- Positive reinforcement and encouragement – bookmarks awarded to children
- Participation in University of New South Wales competitions (English
and Writing)
- Individual assessment and tracking of each child's reading level from
Kindergarten to Year 6
- Extension classes
- Intensive Literacy Class - for children who have been identified as
experiencing difficulties
- Reading Recovery - focusing on children in Year 1 with difficulties
in Literacy
Further information about English in NSW schools can be found at:
NSW Department of Education web site http://www.schools.nsw.edu.au/learning/k_6/english/index.php
NSW Board of Studiesweb site http://www.bosnsw-k6.nsw.edu.au/english/english_index.html
