2013 exploration information evening
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Welcome to
Programme Outline - SJ Welcome and introduction of staff: Carmen
Jennings Syndicate Overview Syndicate Philosophy Programmes Catering for Individuals Technicraft Languages Behaviour Management Homework Camp Questions
Introduction: Carmen
Jennings
Syndicate Overview - SJ 29 students per class
Three single cell classrooms Mixed levels – year 7&8 One home teacher
-But will interact with a number of others, such as, during LOTE and Technicraft
Syndicate Philosophy - SJ
Role models Change Engagement Independence
and responsibility Support Self-confidence Promote and provide opportunities
Focus on quality Numeracy and Literacy programmes
Inquiry based learning and Thinking skills Fitness, P.E. and sport 2 year plan – specifically targets Y7&8s includes:
Programmes - KF
DARE, Positive Puberty, Careers, Languages, Technicraft and Lexile Reading Programme.
PROVIDING MULTIPLE OPPORTUNITIES
Otago Problem Solving Maths Challenge Mathswell NIWA – Science and Technology Fair Kids Lit Quiz Sport opportunities Media Team Syndicate assembly team Extension programmes ICAS competitions
Catering for individuals - KF
Goal setting Reading groups Numeracy Project grouping Spelling groupings PHINK Parent Tutor Reading Special needs register Teacher Aide support RTLit/RTLB
Catering for individuals - KF
Technicraft - RTBrandon Intermediate• Music• Visual Art• Hard Materials• Soft Materials• Food Technology
Spanish (RT), French (SJ), Japanese (KF)
45 minutes per week in mixed classes
10 lessons per language Levels 1 & 2 (y7&8) Informed choice of language subject
at secondary school Te Reo integrated in class programmes
Languages - RT
Merits and the Discovery School badge
Taking Responsibility Programme (T.R.P.) Bully survey, emails R.T.L.B.
Behaviour Management - SJ
Homework Grid - SJ• Given out fortnightly on Mondays
– due Friday• Includes DAILY spelling, reading
and numeracy practise• Other activities do not have to
be completed each day• Project/Assignment tasks given • Parents initial the homework
tasks in boxes provided.
*Read a variety of books
(parents, please initial each box)
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Be read to by another member of the f amily
Physical activity (i.e.: f ootball match or dance lesson) ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
* Learn basic facts/complete Maths activities _________________________________________________________________________________ (parents, please initial each box)
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Teach your parents something you have been taught at school, such as a Math’s concept. Concept taught:__________________________ Parent comment:_________________________ ______________________________________
Play a game with an adult Game:_________________________________ Adult(s):_______________________________
*Learn spelling words ____________________________________________ (parents, please initial each box)
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Assignments / project research ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ __
Title(s)/Author(s): Text(s):
Read by:
Camp Waiarapa (W.O.P.) – Monday, 4th March to Thursday, 7th March (inc).
Caving, flying fox, high ropes course, confidence course, kayaking/rafting, swimming, tramping, overnight stay at Mount Holdsworth and indoor rock wall.
Excellent team building and E.O.T.C. experience.
Camp - KF