Year 6 2015

Teachers this year

Elsa Deane-French classesAmy Dean-English classesAhmed Chaouche-

Mathematics and Science (SVT) in French

Marilyn Howell-Health

General

We are happy to discuss your child, however please ring the Primary Office for an appointment or contact us through the communication book.

Supervision does not start before 8.30am, however please try to ensure your child is on time for class. After school care does not go beyond 6.00pm.

Students need to be in full school uniform at all times and to wear a proper hat when outside.

French classes and French assessment….

In Year 6: Homework is given and assessed regularly. When homework is not done a note will come

home from us. Assessments and homework will be written in

your child’s cahier de textes and on the cahier de textes online.

Each term, your child will receive a French report (bulletin) which follows the French conseil de classe.

Homework online (French and English)

Check online the homework and what has been done in class on :

http://lyceefrancoaustralien-efs.org/

English homework will be set fortnightly and will also come home in homework books on a

grid and any additional sheet work.

French Class : Maths

The main goal of the mathematics course in Year 6 is to solidify, enrich and structure basic knowledge.

1st semester is for revision of the mathematical concepts :o Numbers and operations in Term 1 ; o Fractions and proportionality in Term 2

2nd semester will be related to measurement in Term 3 (perimeter and surface) and geometry in Term 4

French Class : Maths

Each student has 2 notebooks (one for lessons and one for exercises), 1 text book and 1 activity book.

Basically, we start by a lesson. Then, we do many exercises linked to the lesson (in class and at home). When enough exercises have been done, students will be assessed on what they have just studied before.

Assessments are glued at the end of their exercise notebook and marks are available online on Pronote

French Class : Science

SVT ("Sciences de la Vie et de la Terre'', Life and Earth Science) is a new subject for students which is very interesting because it is linked to a lot of topics of their daily life.

During the 1st Semester, students will discover the environment and living organisms.

Then, during 2nd Semester, we will study the origin of living matter, the processes of human nutrition and the unity and diversity of living beings.

French Class : Science

Each student has one text book and one notebook.

Basically, we do different activities (experiments when possible, manipulations, observations and documents’ study). After each activity, we have a part of lesson. When all the lesson is done, students are assessed on it.

Assessments are glued at the end of their notebook and marks are available online on Pronote

French class: French

• French class material :

1 folder in which we file the lessons and exercises : the folder is divided in sections(texts study /comprehension, grammar, conjugation, vocabulary, oral presentations, tests)

1 French Textbook

This semester we will focus on the study of narrative texts and poetry. We have started our first unit on Tales.

In the second semester the study of the French language will continue along with work on narrative texts and the study of important texts from the history program.

Please check Your Parents Overview booklet for more detailed information

History and Geography- French

This year we will study the period of Antiquity including Egypt, Greek and Roman civilisations.

The curriculum of geography deals firstly with the study of population and settlement.

Second semester will be devoted to the study of urban and rural landscapes, metropolis and low density landscapes.

We have started a bilingual geography unit about Francophonie and AEFE schools around the world. We will have a special assembly about Francophonie in W7.

English classes

Spelling- taken from themes, personal errors, NSW Core list, SA Spelling. Spelling strategies and word groups are taught. Spelling homework is fortnightly

Reading- guided reading sessions in class. Reading at home is expected daily

Genres- across the year, exposition, information report, procedure, recount, explanation and narrative are explored

Grammar-this is taught explicitly through writing genre sessions and incidentally across all subjects

Comprehension- comprehension is integrated into all possible subject areas and there is a weekly comprehension session

Social ScienceThe components that make up Social Science this

Semester are;

• Behind The News- a program based on the news and current affairs

• A Geographical inquiry based unit on Francophonie countries and AEFE schools across the world

• A study of Australia and the people of Australia, in the lead up to Federation

Homework

Homework is compulsory.

It is part of the

curriculum and if it is

not done, your child is

at a huge disadvantage.

Various tasks and assignments are set regularly and are essential

in preparation

for High School.

Homework and notes can be found in student’s carry cases

Technology

Sensitive use of search engines such as Google

Revision of Publisher/Powerpoint/Excel Use of all the features of Word Students will be completing a design based

technology project that examines modern technologies and builds advertising campaigns around their own product.

Mathematics- English

• Prime, composite and triangular numbers

• Estimation through operations

• Place value• Probability• Data• Translations, reflections

and rotations• Fractions, decimals and

percentages (Complementing French maths)

• 3D Shape

Science- English

Science in Semester One will consist of exploring:

• Electricity and circuits • Forensic Sciences- an

introduction

Physical Education and Sport

Sport will consist of:

• Sport activities and team games with Elsa Deane.

• Relevant preparation for athletics carnivals, cross country carnivals.

The Arts

Band

Alternate Band activities- African drumming program as well as English Visual Arts

Visual Art-Semester 1- experimentation with a variety of techniques and styles, using different mediums. For example; paper folding, sketching, interpreting famous artworks into a personal piece

Health

Marilyn will teach Health.

This includes: Knowing Yourself Conflict Resolution Healthy eating and living and media Puberty (Semester 2)

Camp The camp is at Long Beach from 30

March- 1 April The outcomes for the camp are: to develop a strong rapport between the

teachers and students of Year 6 to further develop initiative and

leadership programs to enhance our sporting program To engage in activities that challenge the

students, both mentally and physicallyWe are expecting appropriate behaviour from the students

Year 6 Shirts

• Shirts will be a navy shirt in 2015 with white edging and a logo designed by students

• Shirt orders will commence in the coming weeks and students will be able to wear their shirts throughout the year

• Mulitple shirts may be ordered

• Keep in mind growth spurts when ordering

• More information to come soon

Class Expectations

Class Rules: they have been discussed and negotiated with the students and contracts have been made. They are consistent across all Year 6 classes

The contract explaining the student agreement will need to be signed by both student and parents/carers

Contract Word document

French Radio

Julien Dugas will help supervise the French radio program. It is broadcasted every Wednesday from 4.00 to 5 pm in the CMS radio premises.

Student are expected to attend the program. It's a great opportunity to express themselves in French and participate in such an innovative experience.

Information will be given on how to rule the program (choosing a topic to talk about, choosing a song in French, editing a script ...). Julien will help the students during preparation time and will attend the program with them.

Our Kindergarten Buddies

The support we give our buddies as the oldest in the Primary school

The students will be participating in a number of Educational and social programs throughout the year

Students will recieve their buddies in the coming weeks

Students will have a leadership role with their buddies

Year 6 2015

Grade 6 is a transitional grade. Our aim is to make the students ready to attend Secondary school without

difficulties.Therefore, we will insist on :

Good working habits ( revising lessons regularly, doing homework)

Good behaviour (listening to the teacher, listening to each others, respecting everyone’s opinion etc)

Independence (using their timetable, bringing the right book at the right time, bringing homework on the due date, catching up on a lesson when absent, lunch time

eating)

Well maintained books for all the lessons

Helpers

Parents commitee

Questions

Are there any questions relating to the way Year 6

will operate in 2015?