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“In English, the study, enjoyment and critical use of a range of spoken, written and visual texts enables children and students to develop knowledge about how language functions and how texts reflect and shape social attitudes and practices. Students need to become critical and creative users of English Language in order to develop a sense of positive self-worth and skills and values to engage with all aspects of their learning lives, in school, paid and unpaid work and further study.” (SACSA Framework 2002) In English, students focus on increasing their knowledge and understanding of language, literacy and literature. The skills they develop in reading, writing, listening and speaking enable them to communicate with, and make sense of, the world around them. Students study fictional, factual, non-print and multi-media texts. They analyse content and discuss related ideas. They think and write imaginatively and critically about themselves and their world.English has a significant role in the development of literacy. This is particularly so in the Early years, where the explicit teaching of literacy provides a foundation for learning about texts and language. Literacy is also given a high priority through the Middle and Senior years. Due to the “R-12 ness” of the Eastern Fleurieu School we are in a position where we are able to take a broader view of our student’s development in English. We are able to: share our training and development opportunities map the curriculum across all year levels and developmental learning stages provide opportunities from cross-age tutoring manage and facilitate the development of literacy across the R-12 continuum.
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