We have a strong focus on explicit literacy learning across the school. All students are involved in a literacy block 4 times per week, guided reading and explicit instruction in the ‘Big 6’ of literacy.
Literacy is the key element and foundation for learning in all areas and is integrated throughout our Inquiry Learning. All staff access high quality PD opportunities to ensure they are able to cater for the vast variety of needs. We have high expectations of every student and expect every student will achieve a high level of understanding and comprehension of literacy strategies and skills which will ensure lifelong engagement in strong literacy practices in a range of contexts.
The planning and programming of English is designed to give students opportunities to:
– Develop strong literacy skill in all areas of the ‘Big 6’ of literacy
– Develop positive dispositions and transferable skills for powerful learning
-To be literate citizens of the world who can communicate clearly their thinking using a range of methods
-Use English in real life situations
Felixstow Community School is truly an extraordinary place of learning. Our talented and dedicated staff provides each student with rigorous care, challenge and support academically, socially and emotionally.
At Felixstow I see our child developing his ability to think, understand, relate and create; not just to know and do. He has a well tailored program that is delivered based on his needs and talents, not his age. The school offers great support for individual needs as well as appropriate challenge to stretch capabilities. Not just for the children, but for everyone : familes and staff included. We are all progressing and growing every term, and for this I am truly grateful".
"Felixstow Community School is not the same as it was when I attended the R-7 Family Unit in the 1980s. It is better. In 1984, there was a radical approach to learning we called "having a go". In 2018 it is now called a "growth mindset", and it's still at the core of the school's ethos. FCS has supported the growth not only of our child but of our whole family. The chance for each of us to have a go ... our son in his learning, us in school governance and collaborating in our child's learning plan...is now backed with substantial support from a much larger, well resourced and networked staff team, including excellent specialists in wellbeing & learning needs."
5-11 Briar Road
Felixstow SA 5070
Ph: (08) 8365 7183
email: dl.1228.info@schools.sa.edu.au
Week Days: 08:30-16:00
