On 13 September, His Excellency the Honourable Hieu Van Le AC, Governor of South Australia visited St Joseph’s School at Ottoway. The Governor was invited to learn about the school’s effective Literacy programs that include a community approach to working in partnership. The Governor and Helen O’Brien (Director of Catholic Education SA) toured the school and saw the targeted literacy groups in action as well as a parent literacy program aimed at improving English language skills. The whole school community celebrated the morning with an assembly and a morning tea.
Literacy Coordinator Louise Moody was very pleased to showcase the school’s approach to literacy.
“I was delighted to share the success stories of students and families with the Governor who is an inspiration for many in our community,” she said.
Principal Chris Platten notes greater student engagement and progress in literacy over the last four years. “The success of the programs, which were introduced in 2013, is clearly visible in the engagement of the children and the progress that they make,” he said.
To find out more about St Joseph’s Ottaway visit their website.
CESA has partnered with the South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy (SACOME) in an exciting Pilot aimed to empower teachers to teach STEM skills, increase student interest in technology-based career pathways, and support the future skilled-talent pipeline crucially needed for the South Australian resources sector and other essential industries.
