Immersion Programs

The Lakes South Morang College School integrates aspects of the curriculum continuously in their daily teaching and learning programs. 

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

Students who are learning English as a language in addition to their home language follow an individual pathway of development in learning English which progresses along a developmental continuum. The continuum commences at an early stage where students are exposed to the English language and progresses through to students competently using English language skills. 

Students have targeted English language teaching and extra time, support and exposure to English. Programs are delivered in class with a strong oral and visual focus. Teachers relate the students’ experiences and cultural background to their English learning to foster relevance and engagement. Some students also need to learn new cultural understandings, in both the educational context and in the wider community.

Year 7 to Year 10 students are assessed against Stages SL, S1, S2, S3 and S4 of the continuum.

Within these stages, students build on reading, writing and speaking & listening skills. These skills focus on four aspects;

• Texts and responses to texts
• Cultural conventions of language
• Linguistic structures and features
• Maintaining and negotiating communication