Albert Park Primary School

English is a continuing priority in the school's Annual Implementation Plan and a challenging, exciting and rewarding program is in action/progress across all areas of the school's English program.

We recognise that the ability to read, write, speak and think independently will assist our students in other areas of the curriculum and prepare them to participate effectively in Australia and abroad in the future.

At Albert Park Primary School a dedicated literacy block in the first two hours of schooling for students in Prep - Grade Two enables them to establish firm foundation skills in reading, writing and speaking and listening.

Early Years: Students Learn to Read

The purpose of English in the Early Years - Prep to Grade Four:

• teach reading and writing skills and strategies
• introduce students to a wide range of literature
• use spoken language effectively
• ensuring learning technologies are a major focus in the whole literacy program

Middle Years: Students Read to Learn

The purpose of English in the Middle Years - Grades Five and Six:

• students in the middle years consolidate and build on basic knowledge and skills.
• they develop into independent readers and writers who are encouraged to take on tasks to enhance and enrich their learning
• develop an understanding that language varies depending on purpose, audience and context
• continued learning technologies with higher expectations in use and understanding

Assessment:

All students are monitored and assessed against the expectations of the Victorian Essential Learning Standards and Statewide Minimum Standards. More information on VELS is available on the VCAA website which can be accessed via the following link:  http://vels.vcaa.vic.edu.au/index.html

Intervention and Acceleration:

• Individual Learning Plans for students working above Statewide Minimum Standards
• Individual Learning Plans for students working below Statewide Minimum Standards
• Intervention Programs - Reading Recovery and Classroom Support
• School Speech Pathologist
• School Guidance Officer