BPS LOTE Review

 

Dear Parents & Carers, 

You may be aware that the Education Committee recently conducted a review of the LOTE Program at Brighton Primary School. I have attached the LOTE review findings below for your information. 

In addition, I have highlighted the Education Committee approved recommendations below:

• The Education committee looked at the common language offered to our main feeder secondary schools, our transition data, VCE retention rate and the community feedback. In line with the objectives of a common language Grade Prep - 6 and a possible planned pathway the recommendation is that FRENCH be offered at Brighton Primary School Grade P - Grade 6
• Transition to French: The Education Committee could see a range of pathways forward that would involve a transition period. However, the Education Committee acknowledges that this can prove challenging to staff if numbers of classes are constantly changing and may be of detriment to the program.

Therefore, it is the recommendation that the transition to French occur in 2021 across the entire school P-6.

• Other key considerations:
  • The school use the expertise of the current LOTE teacher to support the new language program where appropriate
  • The school employ a French language teacher with relevant experience
  • The school support the appropriate resourcing of setting up a new language program including visits to other schools, purchasing of resources and relevant staff professional development
  • The EC committee acknowledge that this is a significant shift for Brighton Primary and acknowledge the long history of the Italian language Program and more recently the Chinese Mandarin program.

Thank you to all members of the Education Committee as outlined below. I also want to acknowledge Joel for his strong leadership who conducted a very inclusive, well thought review process. Well done to Joel. 

Regards

Steve Meade | Principal