At Poowong Consolidated School we create engaging and fun experiences to build vocabulary and hook our students into writing for authentic purposes and audiences. Our aim is to get students motivated and wanting to write for a real purpose – not just because a teacher says so. Teachers support students in developing writing skills through a systematic approach that breaks down different text types.

We further develop reading skills through reading workshops which includes the use of rich texts, vocabulary building, guided reading and comprehension activities. Ongoing assessments ensure students are always working in small groups at their level. Our incredibly dedicated staff work closely in teams to review and check on students’ progress and extend their skills and knowledge. This provides a deep understanding of the features of these texts and supports them to write their own pieces during units of learning