Literacy & Numeracy

Literacy involves students in listening, reading, viewing, speaking, writing and creating oral, print, visual and digital texts and using and modifying language for different purposes in a range of contexts. Our Literacy Strategy is based on the WA Curriculum, the Literacy Strategy of Catholic Education WA, the Catholic Education WA Vision for Learning and the Early Years Learning Framework.

Students become literate as they develop the knowledge, skills and dispositions to interpret and use language confidently for learning and communicating in and out of school and for participating effectively in society. St Lawrence Primary School recognises Literacy as an essential skill for students in becoming successful learners and as a foundation for success in all learning areas.

All classes at St Lawrence have a timetabled Literacy Dedicated Time. This time is structured enabling teaching and learning to occur at a whole class, small group and individual level ensuring that differing learning needs of students are effectively catered for. Initial assessments are conducted to inform the starting point for instruction. Ongoing assessment and monitoring of student growth in achievement occurs to ensure that students are making gains and reaching their potential.