Literacy programs implemented at Woy Woy South

Woy Woy South Public School is implementing two literacy programs.

One program, which is called, Language, Literacy and Learning, is being introduced to Kindergarten and Year 1.

"The program focuses on providing rich literacy experiences to assist all children to become successful readers and writers," said principal Mr Terry Greedy.

"It occurs as part of the daily literacy session within the classroom.

"For the past two years, Kindergarten teachers have been attending regular professional development courses to ensure effective implementation of the program.

"These teachers are now assisting Year One teachers to introduce elements of the L3 program into their classroom literacy sessions.

"The program is based on children working in small groups.

"While each group is given short, explicit lessons in reading and writing, the rest of the class complete carefully selected activities to extend their literacy learning.

The other program is called Focus on Reading.

"Focus on Reading is an intensive professional learning program for teachers to support the explicit teaching of the key aspects of reading in Years 2 to 6.

"The focus is on developing comprehension, vocabulary and reading text fluency.

"This implementation process will cover a three year period.

"Throughout this time teachers will be undertaking professional development and working with colleagues to ensure the program is implemented consistently across all grades," said Mr Greedy.

Newsletter, 13 Aug 2013

Terry Greedy, Woy Woy South Public School