All students at Tooborac Primary School learn Auslan. Our focus initially is around mastering fingerspelling (the alphabet) and some basic greetings and manners. As students become more confident with the different handshapes and expressing themselves using their face and body, we explore commonly used vocabulary by learning songs, role-playing, playing games, watching videos and stories along with lots and lots of practise!
Incorporating Auslan into the school program has many benefits for both Deaf and hearing students.
Sign language can:
