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Parent Information Evening

Parent Information Evening. Darren Cullen/ Gwenda Burton (5 Bodkin) Erin Moffat(5 Lynch) Robyn Gainer/ Sonny Smith (5 Nolan) Chris Williams(5 Treacy ) School Officers: Anita Brink and Sue Goonan. National Curriculum. English, Maths, Science, History It’s a 2 year process of adaptation

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Parent Information Evening

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  1. Parent Information Evening Darren Cullen/ Gwenda Burton (5 Bodkin) Erin Moffat(5 Lynch) Robyn Gainer/ Sonny Smith (5 Nolan) Chris Williams(5 Treacy) School Officers: Anita Brink and Sue Goonan

  2. National Curriculum English, Maths, Science, History It’s a 2 year process of adaptation Results should level themselves out after this time Be prepared for some challenging concepts, especially in Maths NAPLAN - May 14th, 15th, 16th

  3. Homework WEEKLY • Retrieved from the Year 5 website in grid format • Nightly reading (15 minutes +) • Weekly spelling (Soundwaves – Unit and writing words out CHIMP) • Weekly maths activities -iMaths and/ or number facts • Other tasks (Inquiry and Investigation/ Thinking Skills/ Creativity and Performance) • Teaches time management • Brief note in diary if not done - some modification needed • Workroom if pattern emerges – i.e. not done, not here etc

  4. Learning Extension Process: Tests > Give us Stanines (1-9) > Selection Boys were tested in *Comprehension *Spelling *Grammar and Punctuation *Maths Results (Stanines of 1- 9) allocated to each subject for each boy. Stanines 1, 2 indicate further testing needed, with possible Learning Support. Stanines 8, 9 indicate that extension classes may best suit these boys.

  5. Religion • Morning Prayer, Grace Before Meals etc • Weekly Assemblies - Liturgies • Parables (Term 1)….new units to follow • Follow the BCE guidelines

  6. English • Writing (whole class with Writing Coach) – argument, narrative, report, poetry • Grammar and punctuation skills (Oxford Book) • Skills and processes (Spelling-Soundwaves) • Reading (explained in next slide) • Reading Groups (next slide) • CARS/ STARS - Comprehension • Oral presentations

  7. Reading • SRA Cards and Reading Box • Teacher directed lesson with HERE, HIDDEN and HEAD questions • Ziptales (comprehension) online • 2 x Rainbow Reading lessons/ 2 Extension lessons per week for selected students • At home Reading – Read 15 min+ four times per week • Library • 45 minute session each week. Time set aside for borrowing • Must have a chapter book in their desk for reading

  8. Maths Heavy emphasis on mental number facts (times tables etc) that require speed and accuracy 5 + Lessons per week 3 + Number + Algebra lessons per week 2 + other strands per week (Meas + Geom, Prob +Stats) Extension/Learning Support for selected students (Groups may change depending upon the term and the topic)

  9. SciencePrimary Connections Light Fantastic Desert Survivors What’s the Matter? Earth’s Place in Space

  10. Humanities - History1788 - 1901 • Colonial Times – reasons for establishing the colonies • Colonial Times – the lives of people in Australia’s colonial past • Gold Rush - impact of different cultures during colonial times • Explorers – who was responsible for establishing new frontiers

  11. Technology • Weekly computer sessions x 2 • Computers / IWB in classrooms • Word, PowerPoint, Prezi/ Websites (Wix or Weebly), Publisher

  12. P.E. – Darren Cullen • Sun Smart Policy • Sports uniform required on Tuesday • Sports uniform required on Friday

  13. Japanese – Paul Ramsay • Tuesday lessons • 10 minutes per week homework (revising and completing any set work) • Bookwork must be up to scratch • Test at the end of each semester

  14. Performing Arts – Music Barb McGeever • Homework – 5 minutes every night • 45 minutes of Music on Mondays

  15. Social Skills – Peter Parry Art – Alex Davison • Visual Diary kept in Art Room Mondays- 45 minutes

  16. Communication • Through the diary is best – this encourages your son to be responsible and keeps a record • Website (updated as needed or weekly on Monday sometime) http://gainerr.wix.com/njcyear5# Password: 5njc2013 • Very brief emails = fast responses usually!

  17. Behaviour Management Traffic Light System Rewards and Praise (Individual Teacher Systems – stickers, stamps, raffle tickets, term draw,tuckshop vouchers etc) * Negative – progression, workroom, parent contact, Deputy Principal

  18. Camp / Excursions • Camp Tuchekoi Gympie– Term 2 after NAPLAN very muddy…..old clothes…..drink bottles…….LABEL EVERYTHING ……sleeping bag covers, white socks, towels and raincoats. LET THEM PACK THE BAG! • St Helena Island Term 1 – Wed in Week 4 NL/ Week 5 TB – volunteer parents needed ( 1 per class) • Beenleigh Gold Rush – Term 3

  19. Liaison Parents • 5 Bodkin: • 5 Lynch: • 5 Nolan: • 5 Treacy: • Year 5 Coordinator: Mel McEvoy • Catering – Year 5 Mass; BBQ’s at football; Grandparents’ Day; End of Year Ceremony • Father’s Day Stall donations or presents?

  20. Finally…. • Thank you for attending • Formal Parent Teacher interviews will be held in Week 5 of Term 1 so that we may discuss your son’s start to the year (these are optional) • Please fill in a little note at the back of the room before you leave and pop it in the box on the way out

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