Media release
'Making a Difference' at Ludmilla School
Friday, 17 August 2007
Ludmilla Primary School is one of 15 Australian schools to have won a $10 000 National Literacy and Numeracy Week Excellence Award at a ceremony in the Great Hall at Parliament House in Canberra yesterday.
The award recognises the school’s successful Accelerated Literacy program now in its sixth year.
Ludmilla Primary School was particularly commended for the program’s integration of technology and the depth of community involvement.
Principal Helen Southam said, "Ludmilla School fosters a holistic approach to literacy by working closely with the wider community. Partnerships with the Red Cross and the Bagot Health clinic keep students fit and healthy to learn.
"From a teaching perspective the whole school planning in literacy has resulted in shared ownership of the Accelerated Literacy program and a great sense of commitment and teamwork.
"The impact of the accelerated literacy program is evident in consistent improvements in reading and writing across the school," Mrs Southam said.
Over the past year students have been greatly motivated by the installation of interactive whiteboards in each classroom and the integration of Accelerated Literacy lessons into this medium.
"Double celebrations are well and truly in order as Ludmilla Primary School also celebrates its 40th birthday next month," Mrs Southam said.
Palmerston's Sacred Heart Primary School received a Highly Commended Award for their 'Count Me In Too' numeracy program.
National Literacy and Numeracy Week is a Department of Education, Science and Training initiative that will be held nationally from 3-9 September with the theme 'Making a Difference'.
In the Northern Territory, National Numeracy and Literacy Week coincides with Education Week. There will be school numeracy and literacy displays at public libraries and the award winners will be recognised again for their achievement.