Oral Presentations - Students have been allocated a specific day to present an oral presentation to the class which will help develop confidence with speaking and listening skills. An overview for the term will be sent home outlining the topics for each week. Students will present a 2 minute presentation focusing on a specific listening and speaking focus.

Home Reader - The students will be given a home reader to take home daily. Students are encouraged to read to an adult for 10-15 minutes every day and parents are encouraged to complete their child’s reading log daily. Home readers need to be returned to school every day. Use this opportunity to ask your child questions about their book to help and improve their reading and comprehension skills.

Sight / Spelling Words - A list of high frequency sight words and spelling words will be sent home each week to assist the students build speed and fluency when reading. Accuracy, speed, and fluency in reading increase reading comprehension. Sight words should be recognised without sounding out the letters.