Welcome to our Information for Enrolment Our Lady of the Angels Primary School We acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land on which we are, the Dharug people. We pay our respects to the elders, past, present and future, for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of Aboriginal people. We believe we can walk together for a better future. AGENDA Acknowledgment of country Welcome introductions: Fr Warren, Mrs Hey Fr Warren Edwards History Learning and Teaching at OLA across the stages-flexible learning spacesWhats it all about? Kindergarten at OLA in 2016 Curriculum Assessment and Reporting to parents Specialist programs Parents as partners OOSH Rouse Hill parish catchment/Enrolment procedures Building project - plans Questions? History Land purchased Parish established in May of 2007 Fr Warren Edwards PP School (OLOR Kellyville)19 students On site Feb 1 st 2010 66 K-2 K K-6 442/new church Projection: 630 Faith seeking understanding Education in a Catholic school aims to provide for the spiritual, academic, emotional, social and physical development of each student by means of a rounded and well-balanced curriculum. student centred Facilitated by teachers At OLA, we recognise that Students in the 21st century require an education that builds strong foundations in problem solving, thinking skills, and working cooperatively. Faith seeking understanding With explicit teaching at the centre, students are given opportunity to explore further and apply learning though their preferred medium. Why flexible learning environment? Promotes professional dialogue Allows for student /teacher flexibility Greater sense of connectedness amongst students Students to work in preferred space and with preferred medium Efficacy of learning and teaching is determined by teacher quality Kindergarten at OLA Faith seeking understanding A transition program will be implemented for the first weeks of Kindergarten. RATIONALE OF TRANSITION PROGRAM The aim of this program is to foster a successful kindergarten transition for children, family and school by: Faith seeking understanding promoting a sense of continuity and stability for the child moving from pre-school to school. providing a supportive and positive environment that caters for the child's individual interests, needs and strengths. Providing opportunity for the children to develop positive social skills and participate more confidently. Classroom Setup Learning centres are set up for different types of activities: dramatic play, art, blocks, cognitive games, craft, books, sand and water and outdoor activities. Faith seeking understanding Young children work best in small groups where they can learn to relate to other children, establish friendships and solve problems together. Faith seeking understanding Materials in each area reflect specific interest of the children while the tasks seek to achieve curriculum outcomes. Learning takes place when children have a chance to try out their ideas and see for themselves the results of their actions. Children need materials they can relate to through past experience before they are asked to learn new concepts. Faith seeking understanding They should experience success and at the same time be sufficiently challenged to learn new skills and concepts. Children learn best when they can select activities that interest them and when they have time to see a project through. These are skills we want on encourage in early learners. English Mathematics Science and Technology Human Society and Its Environment Personal Development, Health and Physical Education Creative Arts Parramatta Diocese K-6 Religious Education Curriculum Sharing Our Story Sacramental Program: Reconciliation Year 2 First Eucharist Year 3 Confirmation Year 6 Every Catholic school seeks to provide quality educational programs based on the NSW Board of Studies and the National Curriculum requirements. The Key Learning Areas (KLAs) are: Literacy Block Teaching and Learning Faith seeking understanding Writing Talking and Listening, Reading, Faith seeking understanding Numeracy Block teacher modelling, Independent application and rich, open-ended tasks, sharing number game for mental recall, Faith seeking understanding Project based work forms the basis for addressing outcomes across Key Learning Areas including integration of Literacy and Numeracy. Developmentally appropriate, experience based and student- directed. Collaboratively designed. Self and peer assessment, building resilient reflective practitioners Assessment: ongoing and takes many forms. System Level Kindergarten: School Entry Assessment (Terms 1 and 4) Letter ID Concepts about print MAI (Mathematical Assessment Interview) Running Records Year 1: Early Years Assessment (Terms 1 and 4) Burt Word Recognition Clay Reading (running records) Writing Vocab Hearing / sound recognition MAI -To inform explicit teaching -To monitor growth -To screen for early intervention Observation Survey External Assessments: NAPLAN - National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy Yrs 3 and 5 - individual reports with national comparative data -Identification tool for individuals in the school School based assessment: -Reading: running records and PAT Comprehension Yr 1-6 -Diagnostic/standardised testing reading/spelling -Mathematical Assessment Interview (MAI) every child K-6 -Annotated work samples for writing, Maths, other KLAs Being part of the Catholic Education System- Educational psychologists School counsellors Guidance officers Itinerant teacher vision/hearing LOTE New arrivals All children are at different points along the learning continuum - thats OK! Reporting to Parents at the end of all four terms Teacher/Parent/Student Conferences will be held at the ends of Terms 1 and 3 - informal report outlining the students strengths and suggested areas for development as evidenced in student work samples, and concludes with students goal-setting. formal A-E report*, as legislated by the Federal Government, provided with the option for an interview upon request. At the end of Terms 2 and 4 - *Different report for Kindergarten and for students identified with need for learning support (optional). Extra Curricular & Special Programs Our Lady of the Angels Primary School provides involvement in specialist programs including: Gymnastics Dance Athletics, Ball skills, and inter school competition(8 yr old +) Italian language and culture Cultural activities and school excursions and incursions Creative Arts Festivals + Choir Environmental groups Lunchtime extra curricular clubs eg Chess, gardening, percussion, board games, lego, etc. Social Justice programs Feeder school for systemic secondary schools such as : Marian College, Kenthurst (Co-ed) St Marks, Stanhope Gardens (Co-ed) John Paul II, Schofields (Co-ed) Box Hill (proposed new school) Private secondary schools: Oakhill College OLMC Parramatta Mount St Benedict's Faith seeking understanding Our school motto, Faith seeking understanding stems from the knowledge that the members of our community have come to our school primarily because we share the same Catholic faith. It is our mission, as educators of children, to mutually nurture this faith into deeper understanding of Gods saving plan for us as we live, grow and learn together. "The role of parents in education is of such importance that it is almost impossible to provide an adequate substitute" (2221, Catechism of the Catholic Church) Parent / Community Partnership Relationship based on Mutual trust and respect Positive Openness Regular communication through weekly Newsletter ( ed) class communication note school website. P&F est 2011 O ut O f S chool H oursOOSH Service provided on site by KTOOSH Morning: 7.00 am 8.30 am Afternoon: 3.15pm 6.00 pm Further information in flier provided. Who is eligible for enrolment? All parents and children who are prepared to support the religious principles and ideals of the Catholic School and live within the Rouse Hill parish catchment area, are first priority for enrolment. Children should turn five years of age prior to the 31st July of the year commencing school However, parents of children who will turn five after 1st April are invited to arrange an assessment of readiness with their preschool and with the school executive and to be guided by professional advice in deciding the most suitable year for enrolment for your child. Complete an enrolment form and return it by mail or hand in to OLA office An invitation for an interview will be extended (conducted in Term 2) An offer of placement (early in Term 3) Kinder transition/orientations mornings (X2) held later in the year; info for parents and optional transition for parents. Faith seeking understanding Cattai Creek More information within the enrolment package. Thank you for your time. We hope you come along and be part of our history. Enrolment packages may be collected from the school office or website Faith seeking understanding Above all, we want your child to be happy to come to school.