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Andrew Knight (Syndicate Leader)Sandy Moeke Liz Chalmers

Ramona BarbaraNatalie Packer Michelle Rowe

OURTeam

Literacy Numeracy Social Skills ICT Key Competencies : Thinking, Relating to

Others, Using Language, Symbols and Text, Managing Self, Participating and Contributing.

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Develop independence: personally and in class Know routines Consolidate skills and strategies developed in Year 1 & 2. Build and extend the children from that platform. Develop co-operative skills Develop problem solving skills. Develop a greater awareness of the world around them. Manage themselves in class.

E.g. setting out work, following more than one instruction, contributing responsibly, learning from their mistakes…using their INITIATIVE.

Make good choices.

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THECurriculum Learning Intentions (WALTs & WINs)

HandwritingWe are learning to:•Start our letters in the correct place•Keep letters and words on the line•Keep letters the correct size•Keep letters the correct shape•Space our letters and words correctly•Use slope correctly•Use an appropriate speed•Transfer handwriting skills across all written work

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Developing Resilience

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SUPPORTProgrammes Parent Tutor Reading Parents Helping Increase Number Knowledge Talk to Learn ESOLSENCO

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Homework will be weekly and needs to be done every night. (4 nights) Focusing on Reading, Basic Facts and Spelling.

Reading: Encouraging independence. Basic Facts: 30 or 40 facts per week. Develop accuracy then

speed. Spelling: Will go home at the start of the week. Goes home Monday and comes back Friday. Homework sheets available on the school website Science Certificate: One investigation per term

HOMEWork

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Mathletics is a online programme that can be accessed anywhere with an internet connection. Each children has their own username and password.

Interactive Curriculum Activities•Adaptive activities that cater to your child’s needs and ability• Instant feedback•Animated support that guides students through concepts•Reinforces understanding• Rewards that promote engagement

Live mathematics•Exciting real life challenges with students in their class, school, New Zealand and all over the world.•*Amazing for developing basic facts skills

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CCC Awards: Courtesy, Consideration, Co-operation

Emphasis on children taking responsibility for themselves.

Social Skills programme. Fortnightly social skill focus. E.g. Using initiative, encouraging others…

Focus on positive behaviours and role modelling.

Classes develop own rules based on children’s ideas.

BEHAVIOURManagement

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Consequences chart Think sheets

BEHAVIOURManagement

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EOTC opportunities include anything happening outside the classroom including visiting performances, Life Education mobile classroom, trips around Wellington.

Swimming: Term 3 with Ally ToddEOTC Week: Term 4

EOTCProgramme

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Code of conduct for those wishing to get involved Mainly on a needs basis but if you

have skills in a particular area, let us know if there are any areas we can put you to use.

Help needed for EOTC opportunities.

PARENT Helpers

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Australian Competitions: Maths, Science, English (Spelling/Vocabulary and Writing) and Computer Studies. (Y4)

EnvironmentFocus on the ‘Treemendous’ School Project to enhance our school environment.

Arts:Visual Arts, Kapa Haka, Choir, Dance Splash,Wearable Arts, etc

PE: Sports tournaments

EXTRACurricular

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SMART Goals Specific Measurable Attainable Realistic Timely

GOAL Setting Goals will have

an academic focus based on data from recent testing.

3 Way Conferences to discuss goals will be held at the end of Term 2.

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Syndicate assemblies Library days Children arriving at school after 8:30am Email addressesSchool Athletics Lunches-nut free Brain break-vegetables/fruit pieces preferable Named clothing and equipment Notices e.g. trips, newslettersWeebly

GENERALInformation

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THANKS FORcoming