Structured Literacy - 2022
At St Claudine’s we are beginning to follow a Structured literacy approach for our teaching of the English Curriculum. A Structured Literacy approach is a highly explicit and systematic way of teaching all important components of literacy. These components include both foundational skills (e.g., decoding, spelling, handwriting and letter formation) and higher-level literacy skills (e.g., reading comprehension, written expression).
The Code is a systematic approach for teaching spelling across the school from Year 1 - Year 8. It includes the Phonological Assessment Screening Tool, a Scope and Sequence, Word Checks to place students on appropriate levels, Progressions for each year level with lists that have an explanation/definition to support Explicit Teaching, a Lesson Sequence and supporting activities.
This might all sound very new to you- and reading may now look a little different in class- teachers are in the process of developing this new model and are looking forward to getting started in Term Two.
Take a look at this clip to understand the sounds of New Zealand English.
Almost all students in Year 1-6 have now been assessed in the phonological awareness. This data gives us a baseline of our current achievement and enables us to plan to meet the needs of every student in these classrooms.
We know this new process of teaching literacy will help us create confident readers and writers. It has meant our teachers have had to learn a little more about the actual science of reading than they have in the past.
This journey is an exciting one for us to be on and we look forward to sharing with you soon how we are implementing our in school programme and how you can help at home.
School Accounts
Thank you to those parents who have paid their outstanding accounts. A reminder that all camp fees are due to be paid by the end of Term One. If you are having an issue with paying these on time, please make contact with Leeanne Neville to discuss payment options. Please phone 049399189 or email:
PE Uniform
We have had a real problem with students not having their PE gear at school. Each Hub has PE twice a week so it is fine to leave their PE shirt in their bag for the week.
Please remind them each Monday to pack their PE gear. We are aware there are some students who do not bring their gear intentionally as they think they may not have to participate – this will not happen from now on- if your child does not bring their gear they will miss their lunchtime play. If they are in Year 4-8 they will miss their opportunity to participate in interschool sports events.
PE is a compulsory part of the school curriculum and each and every student is required to take part.
sKids
sKids can support your before/after and holiday care needs based onsite at St Claudine Thevenet School. To enrol just follow this link to book at Enrolmy: https://enrolmy.com/skids-totally-tamariki-ltd and choose your before/after school care needs and holiday requirements. If you need any assistance please don't hesitate to make contact: sonia@skids.co.nz or 027 739 1986.
Kind regards,
Sonia South
sKids Area Manager
Whanganui, Feilding, Horowhenua, Kapiti and Wainuiomata
t: (06) 364 8852 | m: 027 739 1986 | w: www.skids.co.nz
