English is the Key Learning Area where students develop knowledge, skills and understandings about English language and literature. The students will be actively engaged in the development of skills through:

This term in English, students accessing the GSFM Learning Support Centre will:

• Participate in a number of  Speaking and Listening activities each week to develop specific communication skills.
• Participate in a number of Letters and Sounds sessions each week to develop phonological knowledge and spelling skills.

• Talk and write about themselves and their holiday experiences.
• View resources relating to internet safety to promote discussion, reflection and representations of learning.
• Jointly read and write information reports about significant people.

SUPPORTING YOUR CHILD’S LEARNING in ENGLISH

• Talk with your child. Promote clear expression by asking your child questions in order for them to provide details when they are talking about something.
• Encourage your child to express an opinion and give their reasons.
• Encourage your child to listen carefully by expecting them to carry out one or two step instructions.
• Read to each other daily.
• Create regular opportunities for your child to write eg notes, lists, cards, signs, a diary.