EALD

EALD Programme at Allenby Gardens Primary School

The EALD programme at Allenby Gardens Primary School is designed to support students learning English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD) to improve their English language skills. This includes students born overseas, those with parents born overseas, or those who identify with another cultural background through extended family.

EALD students are those whose first or home language is a language or dialect other than Standard Australian English.

AGPS Homework Club Statement

The Allenby Gardens Primary School Homework Club is held every Monday after school during term. We support students across the school with their homework and study skills. Children work collaboratively on their homework, aided by educators, with access to school resources and technology.

Home Languages Matter

English / Punjabi / Hindi / Greek/ Italian / Croatian /Urdu

Our school is proud to have a rich tapestry of cultural diversity, with approximately 38 nationalities represented. This diversity enriches our learning environment, making it a vibrant and engaging place for students to grow and learn.

Students may be eligible for the EALD programme if they:

  • Were born overseas and learned English later in their childhood.
  • Were born in Australia and speak both English and another language at home.
  • Were born in Australia and identify with another culture through their extended family.

To identify students for the EALD programme, we consider several factors, including:

  • Discussions between classroom teachers and EALD teachers.
  • Analysis of work samples.
  • Assessment of the student’s current Language and Literacy level.
  • Results from diagnostic testing.

Programme Activities:

The EALD programme focuses on enhancing language development across the curriculum. It aims to build students’ confidence and competence in speaking, reading, and writing English. With parental permission, students receive tailored support based on their individual needs and abilities. This support may occur in-class or through small group or individual sessions.

Focus Areas: Students in the EALD programme work on various literacy skills, including:

  • Reading for understanding and text comprehension.
  • Writing skills, such as sentence and paragraph construction, functional grammar, and spelling.
  • Genre writing, exploring different text types linked with Units of Inquiry.
  • Developing confidence in English speaking and listening skills, including vocabulary expansion, non-verbal communication, and oral presentations.