EALD
English as another language or dialectCPS has a culturally diverse community and supports students who speak English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD). While students and classroom teachers can access the EALD specialist at school, a shared support approach is encouraged to maximise student progress and confidence. We value home language and recognise the benefits it has in supporting growth in English skills. One of the best strategies you can use with your children at home is to read and discuss with them. Allow them to read aloud to you in English, but use your home language to discuss the book/text in detail. Ask questions and discuss in detail. Please see the documents for translated support strategies and ideas from the Department of Education.
ESL/EALD News
ESL English as a Second Language EALD English as an Additional Language or Dialect One of the best things you can do with your child to help their progress is to read with them every day and talk about the stories they are reading. Encourage them to read the text in...
ESL/EALD News
ESL English as a Second Language EALD English as an Additional Language or Dialect Wishing our Churchlands families a happy start to the 2022 school year and a Happy New Lunar Year! I hope that the Year of the Water Tiger brings extra courage, flexibility, happiness...
ESL/EALD News
Recently I listened to an interesting podcast on the power of storytelling. It spoke about how important it is to share stories, knowledge and culture, as well as entertaining others and creating an identity. Picture books partner visuals with the words to extend the...
ESL/EALD News
EALD / ESL (English as an Additional Language / Dialect) (English as a Second Language) Thanks for the warm welcome back to school after taking extended leave this term to recover from back surgery. It has been wonderful to see all the students again and note their...
Harmony Day – Harmony Arch
Churchlands Primary School invites you to contribute to our HARMONY ARCH To symbolise the rich cultural diversity of our school community, we invite each and every member of our school to contribute. WHEN: Starting next week on Monday 15 March. WHERE: The arch can be...
EALD Resources
Kindergarten – Number activity ideas for home – Hindi
Kindergarten – Number activity ideas for home – Simplified Chinese
Kindergarten – Number activity ideas for home – Vietnamese
Kindergarten – Reading with your child is important – English
Kindergarten – Number activity ideas for home – Indonesian
Kindergarten – Number activity ideas for home – English
Kindergarten – Reading with your child is important! – Vietnamese
Kindergarten – Reading with your child is important! – Indonesian
Kindergarten – Reading with your child is important! – Hindi
Kindergarten – Reading with your child is important – Simplified Chinese