Learning and Teaching
Miss Rumble and our Grade 2 students engaging in exciting Literacy learning.
The Importance of Phonological Awareness
2R students guided by Miss Rumble in developing their awareness of sounds in language.
Phonological awareness is an essential early literacy skill that helps children become confident readers and writers. It involves hearing and working with the sounds in spoken words — such as recognising rhymes, identifying beginning sounds, and breaking words into syllables. When children can listen carefully and play with sounds, they build the foundation needed for phonics, reading, and spelling. Developing strong phonological awareness in the early years sets students up for long-term success in reading and writing. You can support this at home by singing rhyming songs, clapping out syllables, or playing simple word games together.
Our Foundation students shine with Miss Low during Literacy sessions
Our Foundation students have been busy building their listening and sound skills through daily Heggerty lessons! They are learning to hear, say, and play with the sounds in words — an important step in becoming confident readers and writers.
Our Foundation students are practising their encoding skills using magnetic letters! By listening to the sounds in words and matching them to letters, they are learning how to build and spell words with confidence.
Grade 3-4 Students have read a book called- Finding Our Heart by: Thomas Mayor
It is a touching story that helps children understand the message of the Uluru Statement from the Heart. The book explains who the First Nations peoples are and why it’s important to listen to their stories and voices. Through simple language and beautiful illustrations, it teaches us about caring for one another, showing respect, and working together to make Australia a fair and kind place for everyone. It reminds us that when we listen with our hearts, we can all help to create a better future.
Presenting Information Reports written by:
3-4 K
Iris Devisser
Curriculum Leader: Literacy & Religious Education Leader