Early literacy and numeracy are the strongest predictors of long-term academic success. For Perth girls at St Hilda’s, these foundations are built with intention: evidence-based teaching, dedicated educational assistants and personalised progress tracking from Pre Primary.<\/p>\n
Forged in the evidence of the Science of Learning, our explicit learning approach enables our girls to engage with the fundamentals of learning right from Pre Primary. Our Pre Primary to Year 2 precinct allows for the sharing of both human and physical resources to attend to all learning needs. With full time EAs in the Pre Primary, as well as extra teachers for literacy and numeracy instruction in Years 1 and 2, we are able to provide small group, targeted, specific and in-time learning for the girls. Research supports an all-girl environment is pivotal for girls at this stage of their learning; particularly in their self-belief as mathematicians. By Year 2 the gender gap in maths performance is measurable; an all-girl environment disrupts this gap.<\/p>\n
The classrooms in the lower primary program remain device-free, with shared iPads used only when necessary for the Digital Technologies curriculum.<\/p>\n
At St Hilda\u2019s, every girl is known, not just by name, but in the depth of her learning journey. Through intentional data tracking from the earliest years, we build a rich picture of each student\u2019s progress, strengths and areas for growth. But it\u2019s more than numbers; it\u2019s about understanding the whole child. Academic data is paired with insights into wellbeing, engagement and social development, ensuring our staff can respond with precision and care. This approach allows us to personalise learning, provide timely support, and nurture each student\u2019s confidence as a learner. It\u2019s how we ensure that every girl is seen, supported, and set up for success.<\/p>\n
Students in Pre Primary are screened for Occupational Therapy to identify any areas of need. Early intervention is the best intervention and with onsite Speech and OT available; this support occurs during the school day. It’s part of what makes St Hilda’s a leading choice for Perth girls in these early years.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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