Junior School
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Al Sadiq College provides a dynamic and enriched primary education from Kindergarten to Year 6. Our curriculum is carefully designed to cater to the diverse learning needs and interests of our students, focusing on academic development and holistic growth.
Developing Literacy and Numeracy
Building a strong foundation in the fundamentals as early as possible is key to ensuring students make the most of their learning and achieve academic success.
Literacy
Focus is placed on the five areas of reading acquisition (phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension) throughout the Junior School.
Phonics-based learning for our K-2 students builds the foundations for reading and writing, and we use the InitiaLit Program to teach spelling, reading, writing, and grammar.
In Years 3 to 6, the Spelling Mastery program is employed to take the next step in reading, writing, and spelling. This program is not just a spelling program but also delves into the origins and meanings of vocabulary.
Years 3-6 concentrate on writing using the fundamentals of The Seven Steps to Writing Success Program. This program helps students to plan their writing through structure and develop skills in creating ‘sizzling starts’ and using interesting writing techniques.
Various intervention programs (eg Multilit programs) are used for students who may have deficits in particular areas. We also provide extension opportunities for students who are working beyond stage level.
Numeracy
We provide a range of programs in Mathematics, integrating problem solving in a range of ways, to enhance our blend of explicit teaching and hands-on learning.
Our differentiated Mathematics programs are rigorous and effective, focusing on developing the mathematical skills required for the 21st century and our digitally connected world.
We offer a streamlined approach which makes for a smoother, easier transition from junior school to senior school Mathematics.
