ACADEMIC SUPPORT
Many students at Adelaide Primary need extra help to bridge gaps in their learning. In busy classrooms, teachers can’t always give every child the individual attention that they deserve.
Led by a qualified teacher, our Student Success Coaching Programme offers focused academic support that strengthens core skills, builds confidence and prevents learning gaps from becoming lasting barriers.
How We Help
1
Specialist Teacher
Our full‑time teacher leads small‑group pull‑out sessions in our dedicated learning space at the school, providing students with focused literacy support.
2
Personalised Learning
Lessons are guided by baseline assessments and ongoing reviews, ensuring that each student receives targeted instruction and makes steady progress.
3
Classroom Collaboration
Working closely with classroom teachers ensures consistent support for students who need extra help, allowing teachers to focus on the broader class.
Meet The People
Katie Strachan leads our Student Success Coaching Programme. An experienced teacher, she brings energy, creativity and genuine care to every session.
Katie helps each child discover their unique strengths and build confidence through learning that is engaging, supportive and fun. Her warmth and encouragement inspire students to believe in themselves and develop a love of learning.
This programme was developed in consultation with veteran Bahamian educator, Kim Kooskalis of Blairwood Academy, a long‑time supporter of the Auxiliary’s education initiatives.
Our academic support programme is coordinated by Auxiliary members, Tanya Melich Crone and Nuala Seligman.
Katie Strachan, Specialist Teacher Adelaide Auxiliary
Our Impact
20
up to
students receive targeted literacy support each term
4
grade levels benefit from
focused small‑group coaching
100%
of participating students
show measurable progress
Progress Through Partnership
In 2025, Adelaide Primary School ranked first in its district for overall improvement in the national GLAT exams, achieving top‑five placements in reading, mathematics and reasoning skills.
School leadership credited this success to focused teaching and strong community partnership, including support from the Adelaide Auxiliary’s Student Success Coaching Programme.
At a school assembly, Principal Rochelle Coakley presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Katie Strachan for the Auxiliary’s role in helping Adelaide’s students succeed.
Read more in The Nassau Guardian.
"Education thrives where partnership exists.”
Principal Rochelle Coakley presents a Certificate of Appreciation to Katie Strachan.
Principal Rochelle Coakley
