ACADEMIC SUPPORT
Student Success Coaching Programme
Many Adelaide Primary students need extra support to master core academic concepts, but in busy classrooms teachers can’t always give each child the individual attention they deserve.
Our Student Success Coaching Programme provides targeted support from a specialist teacher, building students’ confidence and preventing learning gaps from becoming lasting barriers.
How We Help
Specialist Teacher
We employ a full‑time specialist teacher, based at the school, who runs pull‑out sessions for small groups of 3–4 students in our welcoming learning space.
Personalised Learning
We deliver targeted, evidence-based instruction, informed by baseline assessment and regular progress monitoring, to ensure measurable learning gains.
Classroom Collaboration
Working closely with classroom teachers provides consistent support for students who need extra help and frees teachers to focus on the broader class.
Meet The People
Our Student Success Coaching Programme is led by Katie Strachan. A highly qualified teacher, she brings energy and creativity to every session, using a caring, student‑focused approach to help students discover their strengths, build confidence and enjoy 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 the Auxiliary's Tanya Melich Crone and Nuala Seligman.
Katie Strachan, Specialist Teacher,
Student Success Coach
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 on The Bahamas Grade Level Assessment Test (GLAT), with top‑five placements in language and listening comprehension.
Principal Rochelle Coakley credited the school’s progress to focused teaching and strong community partnerships, including the Auxiliary’s Student Success Coaching Programme. She recognised Katie Strachan with a Certificate of Appreciation for helping Adelaide Primary's students succeed.
"Education thrives where partnership exists.”
— Principal Rochelle Coakley
Principal Rochelle Coakley presents a Certificate of Appreciation to Katie Strachan.
Read more about our students’ success in The Nassau Guardian.
Learning in Action
