The curriculum is set out into six Key Learning Areas:

• English

1. Reading
2. Writing
3. Talking and Listening

• Mathematics

1. Number
2. Patterns & Algebra
3. Data
4. Measurement
5. Space & Geometry

• Science and Technology
• Human Society & Its Environment
• Creative Arts
• Personal Development, Health and Physical Education

Reading Recovery

Reading Recovery is a unique program for students in Year 1 who have been identified as having difficulties in learning to read. The aim is to support young readers to develop reading skills before they move into higher grades. The program is highly successful.

Howlong Public School is extremely fortunate to have four trained teachers. The program has run for many years and will continue in 2009.

SLA

Caters for student learning difficulties. The SLA teacher works with the classroom teacher to assess and develop programs for children experiencing difficulties with Literacy and Mathematics.

Technology

The school is fortunate to have computers in all classrooms and a brand new Computer Lab. All computers are networked and have access to email and internet.

Staff are committed to ongoing Training & Development in Technology to align with current Department practices.

Howlong Public School is leading Riverina schools in email usage.

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