Trinity High School

Trinity High School
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Literacy

Supporting Your Child’s Literacy at Trinity High School

At Trinity High School, we recognise the vital role parents and carers play in developing young people’s literacy skills. Strong reading, writing, and communication skills are essential for success in all subjects and future careers. This page provides practical advice, recommended resources, and guidance to help support your child’s literacy journey.

 

Encouraging Reading at Home

  • Create a Reading Routine – Even 15–20 minutes a day can make a difference. Encourage reading before bed or alongside a quiet family activity.
  • Recommended Reading Lists – We provide suggested books suitable for different year groups, including Scottish authors and texts linked to the National 5 and Higher English curriculum. Check out Scottish Book Trust for great recommendations.
  • Audiobooks & Podcasts – Listening to books can help reluctant readers and those with dyslexia. Free audiobooks are available via Glasgow Libraries or the BBC Sounds app.
  • How to Choose the Right Book – Encourage your child to select books based on their interests. The "Five Finger Rule" can help gauge difficulty, and our school library staff are happy to assist.

 

Supporting Writing & Study Skills

  • Helping with Homework & Essays – Encourage planning before writing. Breaking tasks into sections makes essays more manageable. Our English department uses the PCEE (Point, Context, Evidence, Explanation) structure to support essay writing.
  • SQA Exam Preparation – Understanding the expectations for National 5 and Higher English is key. The SQA website has past papers and marking schemes.
  • Grammar & Spelling Support – Tools like Grammarly or BBC Bitesize can help strengthen skills.
  • Creative Writing & Beyond – Writing isn’t just for exams! Encourage journaling, storytelling, or even writing reviews of films and books.

 

Literacy in the Scottish Curriculum

  • What Your Child is Learning – Literacy is embedded across all subjects. Whether it’s analysing a novel in English, writing reports in Science, or reading historical sources in Modern Studies, strong literacy skills are essential.
  • Key Assessment Dates – National 5 and Higher English assessments take place throughout the year, with prelims in December/January and final exams in May. Coursework deadlines will be communicated by teachers.
  • Daniel Griffiths Debating Society, Poetry Club & School Newspaper - There are a variety of clubs being led around the school that can help boost your child's literacy skills. 

 

Digital & Local Resources

  • Useful Websites & Apps:
    • BBC Bitesize – Revision resources for Scottish students.
    • Scottish Book Trust – Book recommendations and literacy projects.
    • Education Scotland – Literacy support for parents and carers.
  • School & Local Library Services – Our school library is open daily for borrowing books and study support. You can also access free eBooks and audiobooks from Glasgow Libraries.
  • Literacy Events & Book Clubs – Encourage participation in school book clubs or events like World Book Day and Scottish Book Week.

 

Supporting Struggling Readers & Writers

  • Signs Your Child May Need Extra Support – Struggling with comprehension, avoiding reading, or having difficulty expressing ideas in writing may indicate they need additional help.
  • Dyslexia & Learning Support – We work closely with support staff to ensure all learners have access to appropriate resources, including assistive technology. Visit Dyslexia Scotland for further information.
  • Working with the School – If you have concerns, contact your child’s English teacher or our Support for Learning department to discuss interventions and additional support.