2013 exploration information evening

Welcome to

Programme Outline - SJ Welcome and introduction of staff: Carmen

Jennings Syndicate Overview Syndicate Philosophy Programmes Catering for Individuals Technicraft Languages Behaviour Management Homework Camp Questions

Introduction: Carmen

Jennings

Syndicate Overview - SJ 29 students per class

Three single cell classrooms Mixed levels – year 7&8 One home teacher

-But will interact with a number of others, such as, during LOTE and Technicraft

Syndicate Philosophy - SJ

Role models Change Engagement Independence

and responsibility Support Self-confidence Promote and provide opportunities

Focus on quality Numeracy and Literacy programmes

Inquiry based learning and Thinking skills Fitness, P.E. and sport 2 year plan – specifically targets Y7&8s includes:

Programmes - KF

DARE, Positive Puberty, Careers, Languages, Technicraft and Lexile Reading Programme.

PROVIDING MULTIPLE OPPORTUNITIES

Otago Problem Solving Maths Challenge Mathswell NIWA – Science and Technology Fair Kids Lit Quiz Sport opportunities Media Team Syndicate assembly team Extension programmes ICAS competitions

Catering for individuals - KF

Goal setting Reading groups Numeracy Project grouping Spelling groupings PHINK Parent Tutor Reading Special needs register Teacher Aide support RTLit/RTLB

Catering for individuals - KF

Technicraft - RTBrandon Intermediate• Music• Visual Art• Hard Materials• Soft Materials• Food Technology

Spanish (RT), French (SJ), Japanese (KF)

45 minutes per week in mixed classes

10 lessons per language Levels 1 & 2 (y7&8) Informed choice of language subject

at secondary school Te Reo integrated in class programmes

Languages - RT

Merits and the Discovery School badge

Taking Responsibility Programme (T.R.P.) Bully survey, emails R.T.L.B.

Behaviour Management - SJ

Homework Grid - SJ• Given out fortnightly on Mondays

– due Friday• Includes DAILY spelling, reading

and numeracy practise• Other activities do not have to

be completed each day• Project/Assignment tasks given • Parents initial the homework

tasks in boxes provided.

*Read a variety of books

(parents, please initial each box)

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Be read to by another member of the f amily

Physical activity (i.e.: f ootball match or dance lesson) ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

* Learn basic facts/complete Maths activities _________________________________________________________________________________ (parents, please initial each box)

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Teach your parents something you have been taught at school, such as a Math’s concept. Concept taught:__________________________ Parent comment:_________________________ ______________________________________

Play a game with an adult Game:_________________________________ Adult(s):_______________________________

*Learn spelling words ____________________________________________ (parents, please initial each box)

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Assignments / project research ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ __

Title(s)/Author(s): Text(s):

Read by:

Camp Waiarapa (W.O.P.) – Monday, 4th March to Thursday, 7th March (inc).

Caving, flying fox, high ropes course, confidence course, kayaking/rafting, swimming, tramping, overnight stay at Mount Holdsworth and indoor rock wall.

Excellent team building and E.O.T.C. experience.

Camp - KF