Assistant Principal- Learning and Teaching
Literacy Standards and Expectations Booklet
This week saw the launch of the Literacy Standards and Expectations booklet for Years 7-10 by Ms Marchment our Leader of Curriculum. This excellent resource that has been created through the hard work of Ms Marchment and Mrs Sarah McLeod our literacy coach, aims to support students in continually seeking to improve their understanding and application of core literacy skills.
As part of the launch, Ms Marchment emphasised that literacy is embedded in all subjects studied, not just English, and is fundamental to a student’s ability to read, write and communicate. To further illustrate the critical role literacy plays in a student's academic and vocational development, the following was communicated and highlighted at this week's assembly:
- Literacy skills are vital.
- The higher your literacy and communication skills, the better your chances are of being successful in life.
- The more literate you are, the clearer your meanings are.
- Literacy is the foundation of all communication, assessments, learning and life.
- Both students in Years 7-10 and their families have been emailed an electronic copy of the resource (a link is provided in the following article)
- Initially, Mrs McLeod the Literacy Coach, will be working with teachers in Years 7 and 9 to integrate some of the strategies into the coursework being covered in class.
Finally, Ms Marchment spoke of students' responsibilities and expectations in relation to the quality of work they present and the attention to continually enhancing their literacy skills:
- Organisational Standards - students are expected to produce a high standard of writing, whether it be writing in a workbook or on a device.
- Students are expected to maintain well-organised workbooks and devices, with work ordered sequentially.
- Students will apply Literacy Standards to their work as they compose it and refine it.
Year 11 2024 Transition program
Next week is the beginning of the transition program that will help support our Year 10 students as they reflect on which pathway is most applicable to their future aspirations. This program provides support to students in their decision-making.
As part of this process:
- Year 10 will attend the Mid Coast Careers Market next Tuesday and then;
- they will complete a unit of work in their PDHPE classes to help guide and support each student’s decision around the pathway for Years 11 and 12.
- Later in the term, students will be given detailed Subject Information booklets from both the College and Newman Senior Technical College.
- Early next term, Information Nights will be held for both schools (SJRC & NSTC) and Subject Information days.
- Students will receive detailed information that will assist them in ensuring they choose the right subject, the right level and the right pathway.
Mr Ian Lutton
Assistant Principal- Learning and Teaching