Lytton Street School is guided by Walker Learning practices which embrace developmental and culturally appropriate strategies, using the students’ own interests and experiences, to ensure that learning is both meaningful and relevant.

Walker Learning results in:

• Higher levels of engagement and motivation.
• Higher oral language skills.
• Increased writing skills.
• Increased social skills.
• Decreased behavioural problems.
• Greater level of personalised learning opportunities.
• Improved problem solving and creative thinking.
• Increased independence and interdependence.

Lytton Street School celebrates cultural diversity and proudly supports students from a variety of different language backgrounds. All international students receive ESOL support based on an initial assessment of their English language proficiency. As part of the application process the student and their parent/s will be met, online or face-to-face, to assess the level of the student’s English.

English language support is delivered either within the classroom or in a dedicated ESOL space, depending on each student’s needs. The ESOL programme is designed to complement classroom learning, with students practising and reinforcing skills taught in both settings.

Lytton Street School recognises the health, wellbeing and cultural benefits that extra-curricular activities provide. Students are encouraged to take part in sport, outdoor education, music, dance, arts and crafts etc to develop key competencies, interpersonal skills, friendships and interests.