Reading at Carina State School
Leading the way in evidence-based reading instruction: A school where every child learns to read.
At Carina State School, we know that reading is the key to lifelong success. That's why we've transformed the way we teach reading—backed by research and a deep commitment to giving every child a strong start on their reading journey. We've embraced reading change, and we're proud to say our reading program is purposeful and proven.
The research is clear: with the right instruction, every child can learn to read. The Science of Reading is a research-backed, scientifically proven framework that guides how we teach reading. By focusing on evidence-based strategies, we ensure our students develop the essential skills they need to become confident, lifelong readers.
From the very beginning of Prep, every student is immersed in a structured synthetic phonics program, where they are explicitly taught how to crack the code of written language. This is paired with rich language experiences, daily practice in reading and writing, and carefully structured support to meet every learner's needs.
At Carina, our reading program is:
- The explicit, systematic teaching of phonics;
- Evidence-based instruction that supports every learner;
- A clear scope and sequence – we don't leave reading to chance;
- Multi-tiered system of supports to identify and help struggling readers
From Prep to Year Six, our teaching team works with clarity and consistency to deliver high-quality instruction.
We know that some children need more targeted support—and we have systems in place to identify and assist struggling readers early. Through regular assessment and data analysis, we quickly identify students who need assistance and provide timely, focused instructional support. Our dedicated support staff and teachers are working together to ensure no child slips through the cracks.
Whether your child is just starting out, or already on their reading journey, Carina State School is committed to ensuring they have the tools, support and expert teaching needed to thrive.
We are deeply proud of the work we are doing in the reading space, and want to ensure our students leave school not just being able to read, but loving reading and doing it with confidence.
If you want your child to thrive as a reader and writer, in a school where literacy is done right, we invite you to join us.
Because at Carina State School, we believe in every child—and we've built a program to prove it.
Supporting your beginning reader.pdf
Queensland's reading commitment.pdf