Year 1 Writing & Literacy Program
A structured curriculum that builds the foundational skills your child needs to become a confident writer and communicator.
- Australian Curriculum Aligned
- Structured Literacy Development
- Proprietary Curriculum Books
- Personalised Feedback
A Curriculum Built for Strong Foundations
Every Year 1 student receives two structured curriculum books designed to develop vocabulary, grammar, writing fluency and literacy skills aligned with the Australian Curriculum.
Confident Communicator
Vocabulary & Fluency
- Vocabulary development
- Figurative language
- Journal writing
- Creative thinking
- Communication & fluency
Skill Mastery
Grammar & Test-Style Practice
- Grammar & sentence structure
- Punctuation & spelling
- Text type based on reading comprehension
- Language conventions
- Test-style literacy activities
Year 1 Learning Journey
A year-long roadmap that builds skills progressively across four terms.
TERM 1
FOUNDATIONS OF WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Students are introduced to the fundamental building blocks of literacy through structured instruction and guided practice.
Focus Areas
- Vocabulary acquisition and application
- Sentence construction
- Capital letters and punctuation
- Oral language development
- Reading comprehension strategies
- Narrative sentence formation
- Visual literacy
- Descriptive language
- Sequencing ideas
- Guided journal writing
Text Types
- Personal recounts
- Simple narratives
- Sentence responses
TERM 2
INFORMATION & EXPRESSION
Students learn how information is organised and communicated through a variety of written forms.
Focus Areas
- Topic vocabulary development
- Grammar conventions
- Paragraph construction
- Reading comprehension
- Question interpretation
- Figurative language introduction
- Descriptive vocabulary
- Oral presentations
Text Types
- Information reports
- Recounts
- Descriptions
TERM 3
PERSUASION & LANGUAGE CHOICE
Students begin exploring audience, purpose and language techniques.
Focus Areas
- Persuasive language
- Vocabulary expansion
- Grammar and editing skills
- Sentence fluency
- Reading for meaning
- Text analysis
- Figurative language
- Oral communication
Text Types
- Persuasive texts
- Opinion writing
- Discussions
TERM 4
CREATIVE & INDEPENDENT WRITING
Students consolidate their learning and apply skills independently across a variety of writing contexts.
Focus Areas
- Creative thinking
- Vocabulary application
- Editing and proofreading
- Reading comprehension
- Language features
- Writing fluency
- Reflection and self-assessment
Text Types
- Narrative writing
- Imaginative texts
- Mixed text responses
Core Skills Students Develop
Vocabulary Development
Build academic vocabulary and apply words confidently in writing and speaking.
Reading Comprehension
Develop literal, inferential and evaluative comprehension across different texts.
Writing Craft
Create well-structured sentences and develop ideas with clarity and creativity.
Grammar & Language
Strengthen sentence structure, grammar and language conventions.
Communication Skills
Build confidence in speaking, listening and presenting ideas clearly.
Text Knowledge
Explore a variety of text types and understand their purpose and structure.
See Our Learning in Action
Explore sample pages from our curriculum books.
Confident Communicator
Vocabulary & fluency journal
Skill Mastery
Grammar & language conventions
Teacher Feedback
Differentiated for every learner
Not Sure Where Your Child Currently Stands?
Book a complimentary assessment valued at $150 and receive personalised feedback on your child’s literacy development.
45–60 minute assessment
Detailed learning report
Personalised learning plan