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English

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The students work hard on their English skills at Skipton. Each morning is devoted to increasing their literary range, especially in reading and writing. These skills are incorporated throughout other curriculum areas.

Writing

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The school takes part in a Writer's Festival every year and celebrates writing with Writing Walls in its school corridors.

Students across all year levels take part in a Reading and Writing block every morning, from 9am-11am.  Students in Prep to 3 classes take part in a Word Study program each day too (Sounds Write for the younger ones) to support their development in literacy.

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  • Home
    • Principal's Welcome
    • Staff Members
  • Curriculum
    • Auslan
    • Digital Technologies
    • English
    • Health & Wellbeing >
      • Resilience Project
      • Physical Education
      • Respectful Relationships
      • School Values
    • Library
    • Mathematics
    • Science
    • The Arts
    • Sustainability
  • Events & Experiences
    • Athletics Day
    • Breakfast Club
    • Camps >
      • Canberra and Sydney 2018
      • Tassie Trip 2017
      • Grade 3/4s @ Melbourne
    • Grandparents and Friends
    • Music Tuition
    • Young Leaders
    • Swimming Program
    • Winter Sports
  • Forms & Policies
    • Policies
    • Strategic Planning
  • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • School History
    • In the Media
  • FOR PARENTS
    • Compass >
      • Student Absences
      • Reports
    • Individualised Education Plans
    • Newsletter
    • Parent Payments
    • GET INVOLVED
  • OSHC
    • OSHC Policies
    • Term 1 OSHC Booking Form
    • OSHC Student Free/Holiday Form