Literacy and Numeracy Program

It is recognised that each individual’s success in life largely rests on their ability and capacity to understand, respond to and appreciate the power and importance of language and number.

Our goal is to provide effective support and strategies to improve word and number skills for individuals.

What does the LANS Program Offer?

The LANS Program includes the complete range of Year 7 & 8 subjects.

The curriculum focuses on the individual needs of the students.

Provides ongoing support in developing their literacy and numeracy skills.

Individual strengths of students are the basis for self esteem building activities.

Skills in planning and goal setting offered.

How to become a LANS student

Recommendations are given by the Grade 6 Primary School teachers.

Parent Consultation.

A Sale College Staff Member will visit the student during their Grade 6 school year to understand more about how they work, learn and operate.

Extra-Curricular Support and Specialised Assistance

LANS students are assisted by both Educational Specialists and Professionals from the local community. Students have access to:

Literacy & Numeracy Intervention programs

Visiting Educational Officers (on request)

Visiting Speech Pathologists (on request)

In-School Tutoring Program

Special Features of the LANS Program:

Fewer teachers
Maximum class size of 20 students
A ‘home’ room for most subject lessons
Access to all specialised subject areas
An alternative reporting system when required
A variety of Teaching and Learning strategies
The Thinking Curriculum
Cooperative Learning
Team work ethos
Extra-curricular support
Individual Learning Plans
Self esteem building activities

Restart Literacy Support Program

At Sale College we offer a Literacy Support Program called RESTART. This is a year 7 & 8 program.

Students are invited to participate based on their results in a series of tests based on spelling, comprehension and dictation. All students complete two tests and then undergo further testing. Students are selected for the program.

Students enjoy stimulating activities and a personalized atmosphere. The 25 students who are selected to do the program are withdrawn from normal classes twice per week on a rotating timetable and given intensive, targeted tutoring. (Teachers are supportive and involved.) We are very proud of this program and invite any interested parents to visit the Restart rooms.

Student’s comments:
Last year I was in the Restart program and I enjoyed it and feel I got a lot out of doing the program e.g. my spelling and reading improved. I am more confident with all my literacy skills. We played games and had lots of fun. It was very easy to concentrate and to learn because it was quiet and we were given clear instructions.

Student’s comments:
When I started with the restart team they asked me about my interests and dislikes. They then started working towards improving my spelling, writing, punctuation and other literacy skills. We also played fun games and activities. Wow! The environment and the rooms are colourful and quiet to work in. Overall it’s a fun experience.