The Dyslexic Clinic

𝗨𝗽𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹-𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽𝘀
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I will be running two specialised spelling workshops designed for children in upper primary and early high school. These workshops help children develop the deeper knowledge they need to spell with greater accuracy, confidence, and independence in their school work.
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𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲:
Spelling Rules Workshop (Suffix-Based Spelling Patterns) - 𝙂𝙀𝙏 𝙄𝙉 𝙌𝙐𝙄𝘾𝙆 𝙁𝙊𝙍 𝙏𝙃𝙄𝙎 𝙊𝙉𝙀 𝘼𝙎 𝙄𝙏 𝙎𝙏𝘼𝙍𝙏𝙎 𝙉𝙀𝙓𝙏 𝙒𝙀𝙀𝙆!
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𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀: Saturday 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th March
𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 9:00am - 10:30am
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𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗳𝗳𝗶𝘅 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽
𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀: Saturday 11th, 18th April, and 2nd, 9th May (one week break due to Anzac Day Public Holiday on the 25th April)

𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀: 8:00am - 9:30am or 10:00am - 11:30am
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Each workshop is delivered over 4 consecutive Saturday mornings in a small-group setting.
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𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝘀𝘂𝗳𝗳𝗶𝘅𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗼 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁?
As children move through upper primary and high school, they are expected to read and spell increasingly complex words across all subjects. Many of these words rely on understanding suffixes and spelling rules.
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When children understand these patterns, they can:
• spell words more accurately
• break down longer, more complex words
• improve their writing across all subjects
• approach new vocabulary with greater confidence
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𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝘂𝗳𝗳𝗶𝘅 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲, as much of the academic vocabulary used in upper primary and high school is derived from Latin. In fact over 50% of the English language is Latin so it’s important for your child to be able to read and spell words such as: pollution, population, conclusion, creation, special, patient, to list a few. Understanding these patterns helps children make sense of words rather than relying on memorisation alone.
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𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗼 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲?
These workshops are intentionally run in small, carefully supported groups to ensure each child receives individual attention and guidance.
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Even children who have not previously felt comfortable learning in groups often do very well because:
• groups are kept small
• teaching is explicit and supportive
• the environment is calm and encouraging
• confidence is built alongside skills
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Many children find it reassuring to learn alongside others who share similar experiences, helping to reduce anxiety and build confidence.
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𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁-𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁
All workshops are led by a specialist teacher trained in structured literacy approaches designed to support children who find spelling difficult, including those with dyslexia.
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Concepts are taught clearly and step-by-step, helping children understand the structure of words so they can apply this knowledge independently in their school writing.
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Children are also provided with learning materials and structured activities to use at home, helping them consolidate and strengthen what is taught during the workshops.
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𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁
Workshops will be run once sufficient interest has been received to ensure the group is appropriately matched.
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These workshops can also be delivered online, allowing access for families outside the local area or those who prefer to attend from home. If you are interested in the online option, please indicate this on the registration form.
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𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁
If you would like your child to be included, please register your interest and indicate your preferred workshop and time. Families will be contacted to confirm placement.
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Links for both workshops are in the comments.