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MIDDLE SCHOOL

MIDDLE SCHOOL. NEW PARENT ORIENTATION Dr Kirk Williamson. MIDDLE SCHOOL 2009. Introductions Head of Year 7 Mrs Ros Prasad Head of Year 8 Mrs Andrea Field Head of Year 9 Mrs Lisa Bottomley. Primary Years P - 6. Middle Years 7 - 9. Senior Years 10 - 12. MIDDLE SCHOOL. CHILD.

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MIDDLE SCHOOL

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  1. MIDDLE SCHOOL NEW PARENT ORIENTATION Dr Kirk Williamson

  2. MIDDLE SCHOOL2009 Introductions Head of Year 7 Mrs Ros Prasad Head of Year 8 Mrs Andrea Field Head of Year 9 Mrs Lisa Bottomley

  3. Primary Years P - 6 Middle Years 7 - 9 Senior Years 10 - 12 MIDDLE SCHOOL CHILD YOUNG ADOLESCENT EMERGING ADULT Primary Secondary TRADITIONAL STRUCTURE SOMERVILLE STRUCTURE

  4. MIDDLE SCHOOL RATIONALE FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLING • mismatch between developmental stages of adolescents and traditional school structures • a different way of organising the curriculum • different school structures • different teaching methodologies

  5. CORE VALUES • Learning environment that is relevant and enriching • Challenged by a variety of learning experiences • Setting high but realistic academic and moral standards • Increasingly responsible and accountable for their own learning • Experience success and share in its celebration • Care and respect for others • Fairness • Feeling safe • Trustworthiness • Sense of identity/belonging • Stability • Happiness

  6. MIDDLE SCHOOLStructure 4 classes x Year 7 6 classes x Year 8 6 classes x Year 9 The total number of students is approximately 400.

  7. MIDDLE SCHOOLFacilities • Level 3 VPAC & the adjacent Isobel Taylor (D Block) rooms. • Year 7 and 8 students are based in Homerooms but move to other rooms for specialist classes such as Art, Drama, Music and Science. Year 9 students have classrooms situated within a precinct in D Block. • Middle School classrooms have access to technology via the School network through wireless connections. • Each classroom has data projectors and audio visual equipment to assist with the delivery of the curriculum. • Every teacher will have laptops/tablets (commencing 2009). • Easy access to two large Music and Drama practice rooms, (Levels 3 & 4 VPAC), auditorium and lecture theatres. • Lockers in designated Year level areas for students. • Reception areas for parents and students: Mrs Tamara Cockell – Level 3 VPAC Mrs Janice Cochrane – Level 4 D Block

  8. MIDDLE SCHOOLFacilities • Head of Middle School office • Staffrooms in VPAC and D Block • Toilets and change room on Level 3 • Open space (“Breakout” area) close to the Year 7 & 8 classrooms for group activities • Share the Seymour Library with Senior School • Art room • Two Science laboratories • Middle School Playground

  9. MIDDLE SCHOOLCurriculum • Overview • Key Learning Areas • Features • Teaching Teams • Timetable Structure • Curriculum Designs

  10. MIDDLE SCHOOLOverview • The Director of Studies in conjunction with the Heads of sub-Schools and Heads of Department ensure a continuum from P-12. • Extensive testing of new Middle School students occurs early in the school year. The information is used to identify and develop learning programs for talented students, as well as those needing additional academic support. • Heads of Year 7/8/9 have a significant role to play in monitoring the academic progress and pastoral care of students. • Based on a KLA structure (Key Learning Areas). • Assessment and reporting is based on the achievement of standards. Key Criteria: Standards A+ to E-

  11. MIDDLE SCHOOLKeyLearningAreas • English • Mathematics • SOSE • Science • Languages (Years 7-9) • Art, Music and Drama (Year 9 - two of these only) • HPE • Christian Education • Information Technology

  12. MIDDLE SCHOOLFeatures • teachers who are knowledgeable about and committed to the welfare of young adolescent girls • supportive classroom environment • student-centred learning • acquisition and integration of new knowledge and skills • emphasis on the application of higher-order thinking • effective use of technology integrated across the curriculum • high, but manageable expectations • additional support for students in Literacy and Numeracy • culture of respect and enthusiasm for learning and achievement

  13. MIDDLE SCHOOLTeachingTeams Each team: • contains members who cover most teaching areas • meets regularly to plan teaching and learning • has leaders who coordinate the planning and implementation of the curriculum. There are 20 staff who teach almost exclusively in the Middle School.

  14. SUPPORTING THE INTEGRATION OF ICT • Director of Teaching & Technology • IT Coordinator (Years 6-9) • Learning Management System “My Subjects” • Collaborative planning • Creation of resources • Classroom Support

  15. Integrating ICT INTO LEARNING How can computers be used to support learning? • To interact with electronic resources • To research and evaluate information • To construct digital information and products • To communicate with others

  16. TO INTERACT WITH ELECTRONIC RESOURCES • Examples include • Electronic textbooks • Learning objects • Animations • Movies • Websites • Electronic worksheets and quizzes • Interactive pages and content built by teachers in “My Subjects”

  17. To research and Evaluate information • Examples include • Webhunts / webquests • Searching the Internet • Searching the library catalogues • Searching a database eg UQ • Surveys

  18. To construct digital information and products • Examples include • word documents • spreadsheets • games • animations • databases • posters • images • digital videos

  19. To communicate • Examples include • Online collaborative projects • Email students from other countries or states • Discussion forums • Surveys

  20. Learning with laptops • A learning tool not a teacher • Engaging students in learning • Real world settings for learning • Teachers learning with students in a open-ended constructive manner • Improve technology skills • Encourage questioning and higher order thinking • Teachers use technology in different ways

  21. MIDDLE SCHOOLTimetable Structure HOMEROOM E311

  22. MIDDLE SCHOOLCommunication • For most issues (academic or pastoral), the Homeroom Teacher (Years 7 & 8) or Tutor (Year 9) is the first person to contact. • On spiritual matters, Christian Education teachers and/or the Chaplain are the people to refer to. • Heads of Year in the Middle School assist with organisation and coordination of pastoral care programs. They monitor students’ academic progress and social development and provide support for those needing extra assistance. • If they are of a serious or on-going nature, the Head of Middle School and Dean ofStudents should be notified.

  23. MIDDLE SCHOOLPASTORAL CARE • Apart from a combined Middle/Senior assembly each Monday, meetings and assemblies occur separately from those in the other sub-Schools. Their purpose is to: -build Middle School identity and a sense of belonging - meet organisational needs - allow vertical groupings (i.e. Years 7/8/9) - support community worship • Pastoral sessions incorporate activities such as: - Personal Development - Community Aid Projects - Orientation Programs - Chapel Services - FRIENDS Program (teaching resilience) - Ethical Use of Technology - Middle School Arts Festival (Years 7-9) - Year Level Programs, such as study skills and careers information

  24. MIDDLE SCHOOLORIENTATION Program (managed by Heads of Year) • Where is it? • Who is who? • What is expected of me? • I want to be involved in ….. • What do I do if ….? • Weeks 1 & 2 • Buddies • Pastoral Care • Laptop Distribution/orientation • ID cards • Library Orientation • Academic testing

  25. MIDDLE SCHOOLCo-curricular Activities • Year 7 compete in the Andrews Cup • Years 8 & 9 compete in the QGSSSA

  26. MIDDLE SCHOOLCo-curricular Activities

  27. MIDDLE SCHOOLCo-curricular Activities

  28. MIDDLE SCHOOLStUDENT Leadership Years 7/8/9 • Form Captains • Student Council Representatives Year 9 • House Captains • Middle School Captains Girls in leadership roles in Year 9 look to their Senior School counterparts as mentors and role models.

  29. MIDDLE SCHOOLConclusion

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