A Message from the assistant-principal

Literacy Builds Success 

At Lordswood Boys’ School, literacy is at the heart of everything we do. We continue to transform the lives of our students through our dedication to closing the reading gap. Our aim is to support our students in building their literacy skills so that that their reading age is in-line with their chronological age. Since the start of the literacy programme in 2017, reading ages have improved by a remarkable 38 months on average per student. This represents significant progress; we hope to continue to build on this success.

Hence, as a school, we have a clear strategy: ‘We will read more’. We foster a love for reading and offer great opportunities for expanding reading interests as well as literacy development including spelling, writing, oracy and communication skills. Our targeted intervention support ensures a completely inclusive approach that is committed to ensuring that no student is left behind. Our unique literacy programme which serves to further develop literacy skills, includes:

·         Daily literacy time for reading, spelling and oracy activities

·         1-2-1 supported reading

·         Peer mentoring

·         Intervention groups for literacy including the use of the LEXIA intervention programme

·         Literacy catch-up with community adult volunteers

·         Support for New to English students through Flash Academy and our EAL programme 

·         Numerous events and trips focussing on building literacy skills 

·         Whole school Reading Weeks

Through this combination of activities, students whole heartedly engage in our literacy programme as there is something for everyone. We continue to drive our ambitious literacy programme forward with our mission that no student leaves school without accessing every available support and enjoying all the opportunities that a love of literacy can bring. 

Elena Russell, Assistant Principal

• Love of Learning - Creating a lifelong passion for reading & learning

• Intellect - Developing knowledge, memory, & critical thinking

• Terminology - Building vocabulary and writing skills

• Exploration - Living adventures through books and learning

• Reflection - Improving, reflecting, and continually learning from mistakes

• Articulateness – Mastering communication skills

• Cultural Literacy – Engaging in a diverse range of cultures through literacy

• Yearning – Developing and nurturing a thirst for knowledge