Springside P-9 College

Year 7 Information2014 - 2015

Principal Class Officers

PrincipalMr. Rob Nicholls

Middle Years Assistant PrincipalMs. Gabrielle Zorko

Early Years Assistant PrincipalMs. Jennifer Abel

Springside PrioritiesStudent Learning

To significantly improve achievement in all learning areas, Years P-9

Student Engagement & WellbeingTo improve student wellbeing and engagement in all dimensions of their learning, and as members of our

purposeful community

Student Pathways & TransitionTo ensure that all students have effective transitions into,

through & beyond the college

Student Learning - Year 7 Curriculum English – 5 hours per week

Mathematics – 5 hours per weekHumanities – 3 hours per week

Science – 1 hour theoretical, 1 hour LabLOTE – 2 hours per week

Health – 2 hours per weekPE – 2 hours per week

Electives: One semester each, 2 hours per weekFood Technology

Visual ArtDesign Technology

Robotics

Student Engagement & Wellbeing

Rights & Responsibilities

We have the RIGHT to learn as much as possible

We have the RIGHT to feel safe and comfortable at school

Student Engagement & Wellbeing• Springside Start Up Program

• Code of Cooperation• Cyber Safety with Senior Constable Jo Mutsaerts

• Anti Bullying• Restorative Practices

• “Every Day Counts” Attendance Initiative• Team Building Camps & Excursions

Student Leadership Opportunities• School & House Captains

• Student Representative Council• Leadership Camp

• Leadership Workshops throughout the year

Life At SpringsideSpringside Motto

Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow

Springside ValuesAt Springside we RORE:

• Respect• Optimism

• Responsibility• Excellence

Life At Springside• Uniform

• Equipment (including diaries)• Mobile phones and other electronic devices

• Lockers• Bikes, Scooters and Helmets

• Punctuality• Canteen

• Sports Programs• House System • Footy Colours Day• Busking Day

Pathways & TransitionSMART Goal SettingCareer Action Plans

Guest SpeakersIndustry Visits

Mock InterviewsWorkforce PreparationYear 9 Careers Subject

Year 9 Elective ProgramYear 10 Subject Choices & Transition Support

Reporting Processes5 Weekly Reporting Process, including:• Meet & Greet mid Term One

• Progress Checks beginning at the end of Term One• Formal Reports at the end of each semester• Parent Teacher Interviews in Term Three

Extracurricular Opportunities• Elective instrumental music lessons and choir• Lunchtime activities including the School Band,

Multicultural Garden, Library and Student Retreat• Comprehensive camping and swimming programs• Swimming and Athletic carnivals at Years 3-9

• Inter-school sports programs

Additional Programs• 1:1 Tablet program

• Mathematics Extension Program• MULTILIT program

• Weekly Homework Club

Thank you for your time. Questions?