Briefly…………
We know that a student’s ability to:
- read, and understand what he reads;
- write clearly and effectively; and
- use numbers accurately and confidently
will determine his school results, career choices and life opportunities.
Gathering and responding to information……
Now, there is plenty of student literacy and numeracy information available to schools and parents from standardised, on-line testing (Check-in and NAPLAN), as well as in-school assessment information.
School responses to standardised data may take the form of:
- programs to address whole-cohort weaknesses;
- strategies to improve performance of those who are generally progressing well; and
- intensive support for students experiencing difficulty.
Tracking now includes Year 10, 11 and 12 students who have already attempted HSC Minimum Standards tests, but have not yet achieved proficiency.
Literacy and numeracy in timetabled classes…..
All subjects embed literacy and numeracy strategies in their timetabled classes.
Other literacy & numeracy support....
A number of other school programs specifically and explicitly support literacy and numeracy.
And, in an ongoing way, parents are kept fully informed about school programs, and about their sons’ literacy and numeracy progress, via newsletter items, letters, text messages and the school website.
Results snapshots.....
Growths were not available for the 2022 NAPLAN results.
However, in 2021........
NAPLAN results indicated the school’s literacy & numeracy growths between Year 7 and Year 9 (in green) clearly above State levels, and above other comparative school groups:
At HBHS...
there is no greater priority than this.
For further information about our programs, call the school Phone: 9764-3611 and ask to speak to Mr Bawden (Literacy/Numeracy support person, Tues/Thurs).