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This guide provides valuable insights into the lower school experience, covering topics like curriculum areas, student support services, effective communication with teachers, and preparing for the transition to upper school. With emphasis on academic rigor, personal excellence, and fostering positive habits, parents and students can make the most of their educational journey at WSC. Stay informed, connected, and engaged for a fulfilling school life.
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HOW TO BE GREAT IN LOWER SCHOOL veronica. sutton@education.wa.edu.au
Welcome • A time of changes. • Physical , emotional, structural
Physical Changes • Adolescence • Brain theory • Peers • Anti authority
Emotional • Defining self • Moving to autonomy • Strong influence of culture • ICT - boundaries
Structure • Small pond to Big Sea • WSC 1500 students • 8 learning areas • Physically large campus • Lots more adults, teachers, support staff, admin.
Curriculum What students study: • English • Maths • Science • HASS • Japanese or Mandarin • Options: drama, design and technology, arts, ICT • Physical Education/Health education
Curriculum • Whole School Assessment Policy • DET’s Plan • WSC Plan – High Performance/ High Care • Every student will be supported to attain at their personal best. • Focus on academic rigour and personal excellence.
Curriculum • Organisation Skills • Social Skills • Whole school focus – That every student knows the difference between a social space and a learning space and behaves accordingly.
Support • Literacy Support – based on NAPLAN and teacher feedback • Year Coordinator • Student Services • Community nurses – Bonnie & Ros • Jennifer Nelson -chaplain • Martin Emery -School psychologist • Tina Nottle – Lower School Coordinator • Veronika Sutton Associate Principal LS
Communication • Email • webpage • Coordinators • Year 7 Richelle.Tiedtke@education.wa.edu.au • Read and know the Positive Parents Guide
Homework/Homestudy • Preparation for upper school • Thirty minutes a day after school four days a week • Quiet space • No mobiles • Read a book of their choice if no set homework.
How to Communicate with teachers. • Email them • Heads of Learning Areas • Year Coordinator • Through Ms Sutton
Laying Foundations • Get to know other parents and build support groups. • Develop good study habits • Develop good life habits • Manage don’t damage • Watch out for: use of technology • Use Connect and Moodle
NAPLAN National Testing for literacy, general knowledge and numeracy Year 7 and Year 9 students. Schools resources linked. Direct link to Year 9 Year 12 results Well prepared but need parental support. Preparation online resources and at our LRC
Welcome to WSC Read your Positive Parenting Guide and enjoy our relationship aimed at ensuring your child has a happy, healthy and rewarding experience with us.