Languages

Children from Prep - 6 participate in weekly Language lessons of 60 minutes taught by our specialised and fully qualified AUSLAN teacher, Anya Fitzpatrick. Children are given the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities learning the basic skills to respond and speak in AUSLAN.

It is important for children to have the ability to use a language other than English and move between cultures in the modern world, living in Australia’s multicultural society.

Why learn a second language?

Learning a second language:

• can be useful in future travel and career opportunities.

• opens children’s eyes to the world and encourage respect and appreciation for different cultures.

• can help children improve their literacy skills in English.

• helps children better understand the structure of language.

• can be fun, challenging and rewarding.

• encourages brain development.