At Westall Primary School we value and appreciate that Australia has many languages and cultures, but also understand the importance of good verbal and written communication skills in Standard Australian English to your child’s success in life.

The way we teach English is based on current scientific and expert recommendations, as well as the guidance provided by the State of Victoria in the English - Victorian Curriculum F–10 and the English as an Additional Language - Victorian Curriculum F–10.  We teach our students to:

• listen, speak, read, write, and think about different types of texts,

• use Standard Australian English correctly, and to combine it with other ways of communicating,

• build the skills they need to analyse texts and enjoy exploring literature. 

Overall, our aim is that our students will appreciate and use the English language to express ideas and connect with others. 

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