Literacy

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At Bolinda Primary School, we want every child to become a confident reader, writer and communicator.

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We have a strong focus on literacy across the school, with clear and consistent approaches to teaching reading, writing and spelling.

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Learning to Read

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In the early years, we use Little Learners Love Literacy, a structured, evidence-based phonics program that teaches children how letters and sounds work together to form words.

Importantly, we don't assume every child is at the same stage simply because they are in the same year level. We regularly check each child's reading and phonics skills and tailor their learning to what they are ready for next.

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This means children who need more time and practice get it, while children who are ready to move ahead can continue to be challenged.

 

As students become more confident readers, we introduce increasingly rich and challenging texts. Students read and learn about science, history, geography, mythology and the world around them, building their vocabulary, knowledge and understanding alongside their reading skills.

 

Learning to Write

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Our approach to writing is based on The Writing Revolution, which teaches children how to build great writing step by step.

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Students learn how to construct strong sentences and then build these into paragraphs and longer pieces of writing. They also use these skills across the curriculum, including when learning about science, history and geography.

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This helps students become better writers while also helping them think more deeply about what they are learning.

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Spelling

Spelling is taught directly and systematically throughout the school.

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Students learn the sounds, patterns and rules that help them understand how words work, rather than simply memorising lists of words.

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Knowing How Your Child is Going

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We regularly check student progress so we know when a child needs some extra help and when they are ready for greater challenge.

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Our small classes make a real difference here. Teachers know their students as readers and writers and can respond to what each child needs.

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Our goal is simple: every child leaving Bolinda able to read confidently, write clearly and communicate their ideas.