English encompasses the knowledge and skills students need to access, understand, analyse and evaluate information, make meaning, express thoughts and emotions, present ideas and opinions, interact with others and participate in activities at school and in their lives beyond school. A high level of competency in English enhances a student’s ability to develop into a creative thinker, well informed citizen and confident communicator.
At Durack Primary School, we are proud to deliver a rich and thorough English block that is grounded in evidence-based research and thoughtfully designed to meet the developmental needs of students across all stages of primary education.
Our English program reflects our school vision — Every Learner Making Progress — and is built on the belief that every child can succeed when provided with the right support, structure, and challenge. We are committed to ensuring that all students are equipped with the literacy skills they need to thrive academically and socially.
Our practice aligns with the Version 9 Australian Curriculum, ensuring that teaching is purposeful and connected to the achievement standards and curriculum outcomes across all year levels.
The English block at Durack is comprehensive and carefully sequenced to build strong foundations in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. It includes:
Our approach is inclusive and responsive, ensuring that every student is supported to reach their full potential. Teachers use data to inform instruction, monitor progress, and provide timely interventions. High expectations, explicit teaching, and a nurturing environment ensure that students are engaged, challenged, and successful.
At Durack, literacy is more than a subject — it is a gateway to opportunity. Our English block reflects our commitment to our school motto, Dignity and Determination, empowering every learner to become a confident reader, writer, and communicator.
Durack School uses various resources to support our English block. A well-resourced library and ease with which students can access digital technology also enhances literacy teaching and learning.
Teaches a wide range of language forms including the parts of speech, plurals, punctuation, and the tenses past, present, and future. It also teaches a wide range of spelling rules, including defining aspects such as the short vowels.
Home reading is encouraged for all age groups to develop the love of reading through including a mix of books being read ‘to’ children, ‘with’ children and ‘by’ children.
A fun and child centered approach to teaching literacy through synthetic phonics. With actions for each of the 42 letter sounds, the multi-sensory method is very motivating for children and teachers, who can see their students achieve. The sounds are taught in a specific order (not alphabetically).
A collection of reading resources.
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Students are supervised from 7.50am. Please do not drop children at school before this time.
Students: 8:05am - 2:30pm Front Office: 7:45am - 3:15pm
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