We are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all students. English as an Additional Language/Dialect (EAL/D) students come from a diverse range of backgrounds and English language learning experiences. Some students may have recently arrived in Australia, while others were born here. These students require specific support to build the English language skills needed to access the school curriculum, in addition to learning area-specific language structures and vocabulary.
EAL/D students are simultaneously learning English, learning in English and learning about English to successfully participate in informal social interactions, as well as academic contexts.
Students who are eligible for assistance receive authentic learning opportunities, across all subject areas, and are offered subject-specific support to build their English language skills through:
- specialised EAL/D programs and EAL/D informed classroom intervention, including explicit language and literacy support.
- teaching and learning programs that are enhanced through differentiation and scaffolding to reflect the language learning needs of EAL/D students, including those from refugee backgrounds.
- the provision of targeted support in the classroom combined with small group intervention in the Learning Hub, for students who require additional support to achieve curriculum outcomes.
Carmel Martin is our EAL/D Specialist Teacher.
