Direct explicit instruction incorporating an inclusive curriculum in a nurturing and welcoming community environment.
Our teachers continually seek innovative opportunities for each student to be reflective, imaginative and active in their learning.
We are pleased to say that Dr Nathaniel swain is supporting our school this year in the areas of writing and knowledge rich curriculum.
Planning and teaching is based on the principles of the Science of Learning. We have a structured synthetic phonics program in the Junior school and offer Tier 2 Intervention - MultiLit.
Our students in Years 3-6 are involved in PhOrMeS Word Reading and Spelling.
Word Reading, or decoding, is taught in a sequential manner. Beginners are taught to read short, simple, phonetically regular words and progress to increasingly more difficult words across their primary schooling.
Spelling is best taught side-by-side with word reading/decoding. This is what PhOrMeS does. Students are taught to spell words with the same target graphemes, spelling rules, morphological concepts or etymological roots they are learning to read.
Phonemic Awareness is both taught separately and embedded in word reading and spelling activities.
Reading Fluency is practised daily from Foundation to Year 2 with opportunities for extended practice from Year 3-6.
Pre and post student assessments are continually carried out by our staff to ensure that each student is taught at their point of need. Our staff are involved in Case Management meetings on a regular basis. Student achievements and challenges are shared at these meetings so that all staff can support all students.
Holy Family has a number of Learning Support Staff who are guided by the class teacher to either support or extend students.
We promote a culture of knowledge and inquiry based learning ensuring that all students gain the knowledge, skills and deep understandings required for future success. At the end of each term our families are invited into all classes to celebrate the students learning achievements.
We are dedicated to quality teaching which integrates digital technologies, engaging students in ways not previously possible.
New learning and teaching possibilities are created, enhancing achievement and extending interactions with local and global communities.
The learning spaces are of the highest quality and our learning environment affirms the dignity of each person where learning is lifelong and personal.
In our learning community of staff, students and parents, we aim to meet the needs of all students by providing an inclusive environment which develops students intellectually, physically, socially and spiritually leading them to a love of learning.
We strive to create successful learners who are empowered to be creative, confident and responsible citizens who positively engage with and contribute to society. This is enhanced by the many extra curricular opportunities we provide for our students.
We view Religious Education as the cornerstone of all we do in the education and formation of our students. At Holy Family we celebrate the unity between the parish and school and encourage active participation in the life of the school and faith community.
