Siena Catholic College implements a coherent, whole-school approach to literacy and numeracy. These approaches ensure consistency of practice, high expectations and sustained academic growth, while also supporting academic success in internal and external assessments.
Literacy – The Eagle and Wolf Reading Strategy
The Eagle and Wolf Reading Strategy equips students with the skills to engage confidently with increasingly complex texts across all subject areas.
Through explicit teaching of reading behaviours, vocabulary development, comprehension strategies and critical thinking, students learn to:
Our approach is intentionally differentiated:
This ensures every student is supported, stretched and confident as a reader.
Numeracy – Fast Focus Strategy
The Fast Focus Numeracy Strategy strengthens students’ foundational numeracy skills through short, targeted instruction embedded within lessons. This approach prioritises:
By building strong numeracy foundations, students are better equipped for success across all learning areas.