Moreton Bay Boys’ CollegeYear 5P

Parent Information NightThursday 5 February 2009

Mrs Jackie Proctor

Welcome

A warm welcome to all and thank you for coming.

Teaching Philosophy • All teachers need to recognise that children are

different, therefore, learn differently. • Holistic Approach to education.• A wise teacher encourages parents in the

learning process.• A passionate teacher strives to learn more.• A great teacher inspires students to achieve

their potential.• A teacher needs to make the learning process

an enjoyable one to inspire lifelong learners.

Teaching and Learning in Year 5

• 3 Rs of Research, Reasoning, Relationships

• Higher order thinking strategies

• Critical literacy and numeracy

• Deep level knowledge and understanding

• High student expectations/intellectually demanding tasks – Inquiry based learning

• Social and emotional intelligence fostered

Teaching Strategies `

To ensure I match the individual needs of

the students, I use a variety of teaching

strategies which include:

• Class and small group instruction• One-to-one teaching• Independent work• Group work (same and mixed ability grouping)• Peer tutoring• Activity/house/seating/friendship-based groups

Units of Work

TermCentral Idea/Focus

QuestionTopic/Theme

1 Does the Earth have the resilience to survive humans?

The JASON Project (Science based unit)

2Rituals and traditions provide a

window into the beliefs and values of cultures.

Ancient Egypt

3 To be advised To be advised

4 To be advised To be advised

LiteracyEssential Learnings

Reading for meaning and with fluency and expression. Read with excellent comprehension; complete tasks using higher

order thinking skills. Read independently a wide range of texts on increasingly

challenging topics and can justify own interpretation of ideas, information and events.

Develop effective skills for communicating and gaining information.

Develop confidence and fluency in a variety of situations ranging from prepared to impromptu speaking.

Develop the skills to compose written English fluently, appropriately and effectively for a wide range of personal and social purposes.

Recognise the generic features of set texts. Develop proofreading and editing skills.

Mathematics• Number facts/Maths Mentals• Order and represent whole numbers to 99 999• Common and decimal fractions • Cash transactions• Number patterns/Algebra• Space: maps, locations, shapes• Measurement: length, mass, area, volume, time• Chance and data• Problem solving

Maths Groups

• Differentiated curriculum

• Needs based

• Can move between groups

Music Mr Rob Peterson

Art Mrs Lyn Joubert

PE Ms Sally Cheadle

Spanish Ms Katchia Avenall

RE Mr Shane McCarthy

Specialist Lessons

Term 1 Term 1 16-18 March16-18 March

Mapleton Recreation CampMapleton Recreation CampOvernight Monday and TuesdayOvernight Monday and Tuesday

(Please fill in the sheet if you are interested in attending the camp as a parent (Please fill in the sheet if you are interested in attending the camp as a parent

helper)helper)

Years 4 - 5 Camp 2009

Every student has the right to learn without hindrance and everyone has a responsibility to make this happen. There is far greater benefit in reward over punitive consequences.

• MIRROR – good signatures in Student Diary• House points• Blue Stickers – communication tool only• Negotiated positive and negative consequences (Whole

class/individual). • Management works from least intrusive to most intrusive. • Expectations are consistent. • Whole College approach (please see Parent Handbook for

flow chart).

Behaviour Management

Responsible ThinkingWhen an incident occurs each student involved will be asked the same questions by whichever staff member deals with the situation.1. What are you doing? / What have you done?2. What are the rules? / What should you be doing?3. What happens when you break the rules?4. Is this what you want to happen?5. Where do you want to be? / What do you want to do now?6. What will happen if the incident happens again?

These questions are designed to encourage students to take responsibility for their actions.

• Consequences consistent and fair.

• Good choices and positive behaviours recognised and acknowledged as often as possible.

• 10 signatures in diary = 1 Award Card

• House points – College perpetual trophy

Positive Consequences

School Houses• Nicholls – named in honour of Sir Douglas Nicholls

and to affirm MBBC’s commitment to assist our boys to be young men of faithful service.

• Doherty – named in honour of Professor Peter Doherty to affirm MBBC’s commitment to academic excellence.

• Dunlop – named in honour of Sir Edward ‘Weary’ Dunlop because he embodied the qualities the College seeks to develop in the young men at MBBC.

• Flynn – named in honour of Reverend John Flynn to recognise MBBC’s commitment to Christian education.

• Nut-free College

• Food consumed before and during school has a profound effect on students’ ability to concentrate and be prepared for learning.

• Please consider what your son brings to eat so we have the best chance of maximising his learning opportunities.

• Tuckshop – Tuesday - Thursday

Food

Daily and weekly homework tasks are set at the beginning of each week.

Homework is to be completed, daily or weekly, and presented at school on the following morning for marking and monitoring of progress. Spelling Tests are given on Fridays.

Homework tasks are integral to the class programme. Please refer to Homework guide as a reference point.

Students are encouraged to seek my help with any difficulty or concern with regard to homework.

Class-related projects (research reports, construction of models, interviews, speaking presentations, class poetry recitals, and so on) will be set during the year, and will require particular attention outside of school hours.

Students are to spend approximately 30-45 minutes to complete homework tasks, nightly.

Homework

• Homework is a learned skill. • Please be patient with your son and his homework as he makes

the transition to the expectations of Year 5.

Your help is appreciated:

• Set aside a dedicated time (start and finish).• Set up a study environment: desk, light, home equipment etc.• Ensure your son is well rested and fed before he begins.

Factor in other activities that are important to your family lifestyle.

Homework Tips

Reading

• Home reading is also a necessary part of each student’s homework with a minimum of fifteen - twenty minutes per day being advisable.

• Regular reading practice is vital as reading affects every area of learning. It is important that students are confident readers who demonstrate a high level of both fluency and comprehension, essential skills throughout the school years but especially as they approach high school.

• Please help your son to see that reading is also a pleasurable and relaxing habit.

• Nightly reading should be recorded in your son’s homework diary and signed off by a parent.

2009 Special Events / Activities

• Years 4 -5 Camp• Grandparents’ Day • Easter and Christmas Services• Parent/Teacher Interviews• Wynnum/Manly Eisteddfod • Year 5 Test• Science Week• Family Fun Nights• Carnival Day• Open Days

A strong connection between home and school is vital:

Student Diary: please check daily for reminders and notes

Classroom Newsletters: issued periodically during the year.

Emails: proctorj@mbbc.qld.edu.au (please allow 48 hours for a response)

Parent-Teacher Interviews: Term 1Open Door Policy: come and see me at any time before

or after schoolAppointments: secure a time to see me at your

convenience5P website: www.mbbc.qld.edu.au

Communication

Questions?