MultiLit Extension is THAC’s withdrawal literacy program in the Senior School.
It is a reading support program aimed at developing mature reading skills.
Below is a reflection from a Year 9 student on her experiences with the program.
My name is Krystal F. I am a Year 9 student and started working with Learning Support when I enrolled with Thomas Hassall in year 7. I am grateful for everything I have learnt during my MultiLit sessions. I do MultiLit twice a week, sessions usually last 20minutes. The purpose of these MultiLit sessions was to improve my Literacy and Comprehension.
I never used to care about my grades, it was thanks to MultiLIt and the care placed on my learning that inspired me to care about my grades. At first, all I cared about was to hand something in, ignoring the quality of the work. Now my focus is on the result which is getting good marks and improving my literacy and comprehension. I want to make sure I do a good job.
I noticed an improvement in the second year of MultiLit. I started in the C class in Years 7 and 8 and I am now in BB class in Year 9. I had marks that were below average and I am now getting above average marks.
My parents are just so impressed with how far I have come. Their happiness and pride is very encouraging. I want to do even better and am now setting my goals high.
Mrs Elizabeth Skene
Learning Support Coordinator - Senior School
