Yarralinda Primary School

About

The school follows the Victorian Essential Learning Standards, (VELS) which is the Education Department Prep to Year 10 curriculum for Victorian schools. At Yarralinda Primary School we use the VELS as a baseline. We find that with our unique approach to learning the children are keen to explore and learn beyond the parameters of the VELS curriculum. There are some specific approaches that we use. - Children are taught to read using a phonics based reading program. We do not teach ?whole word? learning. - Children have individual learning programs for literacy and numeracy allowing them scope to either move ahead or work at cementing foundation skills. We also use the Spelling Mastery Program (SRA) from grade two through six which develops students spelling skills through interwoven strategies. You can get more information about our programs from our website.