TERM 4, 2017 . Welcome back to Term 4! We hope that everyone had a fantastic and restful break. Term 4 is once again looking like another busy term for the Senior School with a range of events and activities taking place to satisfy the many interests and needs of our students. Literacy In Term 4 student will continued to develop their understanding of the 6 Traits of Writing through a range of genres, culminating in our major task for the term - a ‘Multi Genre’ project. Year 6 students will be creating a scrapbook of their primary school life, as a keepsake of their 7 years of schooling. A different genre of writing will be developed for each year. The year 5’s will also be completed a variety of writing genre pieces, but will instead be based around something they are passionate about. Reading activities will focus on consolidating students’ skills involving the concepts of sequencing, think aloud, making inferences and predictions, visualising and summarising. Students will continue to be exposed to a range of quality literature to support their learning. Numeracy In Term 4, students will be supported to discover and explore strategies to solve open-ended problems in different ways, and make connections between their learning in the classroom and using maths in everyday life. Targeted maths groups will support classroom learning, and areas of focus will include: - Statistics and Probability - Problem Solving Rotations Rotations will continue this term with a new range of subjects. This day provides students the opportunity to learn from a range of teachers, giving them an insight to Secondary School. The three rotations will continue to take place on Tuesday. Government: Mr Tate & Mrs Ridley Revues/Filming: Mr Halstead & Mr Dixon Leadership & Transition: Mr Den Elzen & Miss Fraser Transition In Term 3, the Year 6 students received confirmation of their 2018 placements into Secondary School. Year 5 students should be beginning to attend transition sessions, school tours and orientations regarding their 2019 placements. On Tuesday 12th December the students attending Government Secondary Schools will be attending their Year 7 Orientation Day. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Kali Fraser at [email protected]. iPads Students are not allowed to use their iPads during recess and lunchtimes when there is a weather timetable. Students are being encouraged to be more sociable with their friends and take part in games and other activities. Last year we found that most of the damage and ‘accidents’ occurred to iPads in the second part of the year as students became more complacent about their device. Now is a good time to discuss again with your child about how to care for their iPad. ● Please ensure that the iPads are charged and ready for school each day ● The floor is not a good place to leave iPads ● Ensure Apps are updated regularly ● No messaging apps ● Return home screen and lock screen to the owner’s photo Year 5 Coonawarra Adventure Camp Year 5 Camp to Coonawarra Farm Resort is fast approaching and will take place in Week 6 from 13th - 17th November . We appreciate the prompt return of Camp forms to assist with our organisation. The Year 5 students and teachers are looking forward to an exciting week away! Important dates this term: Monday 16th October: Year 6 Graduation Parent Helper Meeting Friday 20th October: T-20 Cricket / Museum & IMAX Excursion / General Assembly Monday 23rd October: Art Show Monday 30th October: Transition through the school Tuesday 31st October: iPad information evening Wednesday 1st November: Hooptime Regional Finals Thursday 2nd November: Count Us In Friday 3rd November: Presentation Assembly Monday 6th November: Curriculum day (students do not come to school) Tuesday 7th November: Cup day (students do not come to school) Friday 10th November: Mahroondah Youth Voice for Peace Monday 13th November - Friday 17th: Year 5 Camp Coonawarra Friday 17th November: General Assembly Friday 1st December: Presentation Assembly Tuesday 12th December: Year 7 Orientation Day Wednesday 13th December: Parent helpers morning tea Friday 15th December: Meet 2017 teacher Friday 15th December: General Assembly Tuesday 19th December: Year 6 Graduation Friday 22nd December: Last day of the year Friday 22nd December: General Assembly Page 1
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TERM 4, 2017 .
Welcome back to Term 4! We hope that everyone had a
fantastic and restful break. Term 4 is once again looking like
another busy term for the Senior School with a range of
events and activities taking place to satisfy the many
interests and needs of our students.
Literacy
In Term 4 student will continued to develop their
understanding of the 6 Traits of Writing through a range of
genres, culminating in our major task for the term - a ‘Multi
Genre’ project. Year 6 students will be creating a scrapbook
of their primary school life, as a keepsake of their 7 years of
schooling. A different genre of writing will be developed for
each year. The year 5’s will also be completed a variety of
writing genre pieces, but will instead be based around
something they are passionate about.
Reading activities will focus on consolidating students’ skills
involving the concepts of sequencing, think aloud, making
inferences and predictions, visualising and summarising.
Students will continue to be exposed to a range of quality
literature to support their learning.
Numeracy
In Term 4, students will be supported to discover and
explore strategies to solve open-ended problems in different
ways, and make connections between their learning in the
classroom and using maths in everyday life. Targeted maths
groups will support classroom learning, and areas of focus
will include:
- Statistics and Probability
- Problem Solving
Rotations
Rotations will continue this term with a new range of
subjects. This day provides students the opportunity to
learn from a range of teachers, giving them an insight to
Secondary School. The three rotations will continue to take
place on Tuesday.
Government: Mr Tate & Mrs Ridley
Revues/Filming: Mr Halstead & Mr Dixon
Leadership & Transition: Mr Den Elzen & Miss Fraser
Transition
In Term 3, the Year 6 students received confirmation of
their 2018 placements into Secondary School. Year 5
students should be beginning to attend transition sessions,
school tours and orientations regarding their 2019
placements.
On Tuesday 12th December the students attending
Government Secondary Schools will be attending their Year
7 Orientation Day. If you have any questions or concerns,