Specialists' News
Literacy at St Kevin’s: Focus on Reading Fluency
At St Kevin’s, in accordance with the school’s Annual Action Plan, the current focus in Literacy across all levels and in particular in Year Three is reading fluency.
Fluency is a vital component of reading that bridges the gap between decoding words and understanding them. Fluent readers are able to read smoothly, with expression and appropriate pacing, which significantly enhances comprehension and confidence.
This term, students across all year levels engaged in activities to develop their reading fluency. These include:
- Guided and repeated reading to develop accuracy and expression
- Paired and choral reading to encourage collaborative practice.
These practices will continue in our Literacy program with the additional inclusion of Reader’s Theatre to encourage expressive, performance-based reading and modelled reading to expose students to fluent reading patterns.
Fluency doesn't develop overnight, it grows with consistent practice, support, and encouragement both at school and at home.
We invite families to support this journey by reading together each evening and encouraging children to read aloud with expression.
Together, we’re helping our students become confident, fluent readers who truly enjoy the magic of reading!
Celebrating Speaking and Listening Skills
Another highlight in our Literacy Program was the recent ‘Rotary Club Public Speaking Primary School Speech Competition’, where Year Six students prepared their speeches and delivered them with creativity, clarity, and courage.
Speaking and listening skills are core elements of effective communication and lifelong learning. Students have practised how to express ideas clearly, listen respectfully, and build confidence in public speaking.
Well done to all our Year Six students and in particular to Cormac and Keizen who went on to represent St Kevin’s at the speech competition. You both made us incredibly proud!
Lil Cesarin
Literacy Leader