English Curriculum
English at Cassia Primary School has a strong focus on high impact instruction and Explicit Direct Instruction programs across the following areas;
- Reading fluency and comprehension
- Genre and sentence writing
- Grammar and Punctuation
- Vocabulary
- Phonemic awareness and phonics
- Spelling
- Handwriting
To maintain student engagement and address the curve of forgetting, ensuring that information is transferred into long term memory, all classes engage in a Daily Review revising previously taught English concepts.
Our school utilises the latest research into neurological science and best practice in the highest performing schools in English speaking nations to deliver targeted and explicit instruction.
To support the teaching of the English curriculum students and families are encouraged to complete nightly home reading to build a love for reading and to provide students the opportunity to practice their reading fluency.
Mathematics Curriculum
Our mathematics program is designed to build confident, capable learners through a structured and evidence-based approach to teaching and learning.
At the core of our program is a commitment to daily review, carefully planned to address the curve of forgetting. By revisiting key concepts regularly, we strengthen long-term retention and ensure that students are continually consolidating their understanding.
We deliver an explicit instruction model using Maths Hero and Think Mentals. These programs provide clear, step-by-step teaching that supports students in developing strong mental computation skills while also revisiting previously learned concepts. This approach ensures that students not only learn new skills but also maintain and build upon prior knowledge.
All lessons are grounded in high impact teaching strategies, ensuring that instruction is purposeful, engaging, and responsive to student needs. Teachers use clear learning intentions, worked examples, guided practice, and ongoing feedback to maximise student success.
To further support fluency, we utilise NumBots and Times Tables Rock Stars, which focus on developing automaticity in basic number facts. These engaging, interactive platforms motivate students to practise regularly, helping them build speed and accuracy in foundational skills.
We strongly encourage students to use these apps at home as part of their regular practice. This home–school partnership enhances student achievement, supports progression, and helps foster a positive attitude towards mathematics.
Together, these elements create a cohesive and effective mathematics program that supports every student to thrive.
