Reading

Reading in the first year

In their first school year, teachers support tamariki to develop a love for reading that will ignite their imagination and support their learning journey. Students will explore the sounds of letters, build their vocabulary, and start recognising simple words and sentences.

English in the first 6 months at schoolFor English in the first 6 months of school, your child’s teacher will focus on oral language, reading and writing.

Reading books at home in the first 6 monthsFind out about supporting your child’s reading in the first 6 months of school.