Additional Support

Additional Support

St Paul’s applies a personalised learning approach to all we do. In a personalised classroom, teachers design and structure learning to meet the needs of every student. This means each student works toward achieving their potential with the individual support they need along the way. Each child is taught at their ‘point of need’.

The learning progress of individual students that require support is tracked through a Personal Learning Plan. This plan is developed by the teacher in consultation with parents and our Learning Diversity Leader. Learning Support Staff are vital to successful intervention and also work with staff and families on Personal Learning Plans. At St Paul’s we run the MultiLit program to assist students with reading. Among the intended benefits of this intervention is the belief that students receive effective early literacy instruction and intervention, avoiding the ‘wait to fail’ scenario so common among struggling learners. Instead, St Paul’s promotes high expectations for all children. This is communicated through the ‘Principles underpinning Intervention’:

• All students at St Paul’s can learn.
• Effective teachers are critical to student learning success.
• Learning and teaching are inclusive of all.
• Teaching support matches the needs and talents of the student.
• Effective teaching practices are research-based.
• St Paul’s school will actively engage and work in partnership with the wider community.

St Paul’s reflects the values of Catholic education with the aim of fostering a sense of community and belonging for all. We demonstrate a commitment to welcome, partnership and service. We develop the potential of each individual.