Learning Adjustments
At St Cecilia’s it is our role to empower learners by:
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Celebrating difference and
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Providing educational opportunities that eliminating discrimination
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Remaining focused on growth and progress for all.
(Horizons of Hope - CEM)
Class programs are devised to cater for individual needs in the classroom. Students’ individual abilities are measured by a rigorous and comprehensive assessment schedule which is used to inform classroom-teaching practice. Students are grouped according to their ability and are supported and extended within the classroom.
There are a range of support programs to meet the needs of individual students.
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In the classroom - through whole/small group teaching & PLP's (Personalised Learning Plans)
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Literacy and Numeracy Intervention
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Learning Support Staff assistance
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Gifted and Talented Program
Gifted & Talented Program
St. Cecilia’s School approaches gifted and talented education from within an inclusive and stimulating learning environment. The term gifted refers to a child's natural ability and the term talented to the attainment of superior skills through systematic development such as study or practice.
Teachers at St. Cecilia’s are aware that, in common with other children, gifted and talented children exhibit a range of behaviours and learning styles and may develop at different rates. They can be gifted in one or several areas. Also, some students with gifts and talents may have specific learning disabilities and can find accessing traditional school programs and/or structures difficult. Directed classroom emphasis on resilience, Multiple Intelligences and higher order thinking are key to our curriculum in the area of gifted and talented education.
The St. Cecilia’s Primary School approach values and implements:
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Best teaching practice that embeds higher order thinking across all learning areas. This incorporates student reflection, problem solving strategies, higher order questioning, a risk-taking climate where students can make mistakes and differentiated assessment as part of everyday teaching and learning.
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Rich and challenging curriculum which draws heavily on the skills of all teachers in the school, visiting performances, incursions, and online opportunities to stimulate and expand student development, learning and interests.
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Teacher expertise in identifying strengths, talents and interests of students without predetermining or limiting future development. Observations in varying situations, formal testing, parent feedback, self and peer reflection, counsellor observations and testing all contribute to the identification of the developing gifted and talented child.
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Extension and differentiation across year levels. These structures provide opportunities for targeted extension for identified students. Programs include: Maths and Literacy specialist teachers, Gateways and access to a wide variety of relevant competitions both for individuals and groups, such as Tournament Of The Minds.