English study is mandatory in NSW from Kindergarten to Year 12.

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Students learn about the English language through written, spoken and visual texts of increasing complexity as they progress through their schooling.

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An understanding of the English language is central to how we communicate and essential for intellectual, social and emotional development.

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The study of English should develop a love of literature and learning and be challenging and enjoyable. It develops skills to enable students to experiment with ideas and expression, to become active, independent and lifelong learners, to work with each other and to reflect on their learning.

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Some research and evidence-based programs we implement are:

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• Jolly Phonics and Jolly Grammar: https://auburn-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/learning-at-our-school/english/jolly-phonics-and-jolly-grammar.html

• Language, Learning and Literacy : L3 is a whole-class intervention that aims to reduce the risk of students not achieving expected literacy levels by the end of their first year of schooling. L3 is a research-based Kindergarten classroom intervention, targeting text reading and writing. It provides rich literacy experiences through systematic and explicit teaching. It complements the daily literacy program. Students participate in reading and writing lessons in small groups, designed to meet their specific learning needs. They also engage in short periods of independent, individual or group tasks to practice and consolidate their current literacy learning. This occurs in the classroom within the daily literacy session.

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Take a look at some of the Literacy activities Kindergarten students participate in...