Literacy



Literacy/English

Literacy is an integral part of how we communicate with others every day. At St Francis Xavier School we aim to provide all students with the opportunity to write with purpose, read for meaning and develop skills for speaking and listening. 

English learning and teaching involves developing skills in the following areas:


The English curriculum aims to ensure that students:

(from Victorian Curriculum - English, https://victoriancurriculum.vcaa.vic.edu.au/english/introduction/rationale-and-aims, accessed 29/7/2019) 

Languages - Italian

Learning languages in addition to English extends student’s literacy repertoires and their capacity to communicate. It strengthens student’s understanding of the nature of language, culture, and the processes of communication. 

(from Victorian Curriculum - Languages, https://victoriancurriculum.vcaa.vic.edu.au/languages/introduction/about-the-languages, accessed 29/7/2019)


Students from Foundation to Year 6 learn Italian four days a week, for 15 minutes per session. With the support of a Language Assistant, students and staff work in pairs and small groups. The focus is on conversations, speaking Italian throughout the day, and in other scenarios.