Literacy - ongoing in St Mary's
- The school promotes a print-rich environment and emphasises oral literacy through student presentations (Alignment: Learning and Teaching, Learner Experiences).
- A dedicated staff actively engages in student literacy development and participates in professional training for digital literacy (Alignment: Learning and Teaching, Professional Development).
- Book club and film club available to students (Alignment: Learner Experiences, Literacy).
Focus for 2024/2025:
- Strengthen student voice in literacy initiatives (Alignment: Learner Experiences, Student Voice).
- Introduce a student reading platform for book and media recommendations (Alignment: Learner Experiences, Literacy).
- Organise creative writing competitions throughout the year (Alignment: Learner Experiences, Literacy).
- Establish a Student Literacy Team to lead literacy development projects (Alignment: Learner Experiences, Student Leadership).