English study is mandatory in NSW from Kindergarten to Year 12.
Students learn about the English language through written, spoken and visual texts of increasing complexity as they progress through their schooling.
An understanding of the English language is central to how we communicate and essential for intellectual, social and emotional development.
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.
Reading Recovery
The Reading Recovery program has been running at Toukley Public School since 1998. The program offers eligible students in Year 1 the opportunity to reach grade levels through an individual program with a specially trained teacher.
This year we will have 7 students, at any one time, working with Ms Harlum or Mrs Birch. It is expected that with a half hour class each day these students will reach grade level within 20 weeks.
It is very important that children working in the program attend the lessons every day and complete the homework component of the program to achieve the maximum benefits.