Reading Instruction

Reading Instruction at Southern Cross Public School

Strong reading skills are critical for academic success. Exposure to effective reading instruction is important for students of all ages but particularly critical for those in the first three years of school in order to prevent gaps in student achievement and progress.

To ensure that all students achieve reading competency, instructional time must be used judiciously to maximise exposure to explicit, systematic, and evidence-based instruction. This is important because research shows that this instructional approach optimises students' engagement with the curriculum and reduces the likelihood of them falling behind. Maximal exposure is particularly critical in the first three years of school; however, continued effective teaching of reading during the upper primary years is necessary to ensure that all students continue to make progress throughout their education.

Click on the stage below to view a reading timetable outline.