STAGE THREE TEAM

(Chloe Wilcox, Garry Taylor)

MEET THE TEACHER NIGHT
2014


Welcome To The Year

Class Expectations

Class Rules and Consequences

Student Needs

General Housekeeping

Homework

Key Learning Areas and their Organisation

Computer Education

Weekly Activities

Calendar Dates for Term One

Term One Content





PADDINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOL
Oxford Street, Paddington 2021

Phone: (02) 9361 6730 Fax: (02) 9360 9319
Email: paddington-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
Website: www.paddingtonpublicschool.com





Dear Parents,
Welcome to 2014. We are looking forward to a year that will contain opportunities for your
child to;
* consolidate and develop skills and knowledge as a base for future decision-making.
* be a flexible and lateral thinker.
* develop skills as an autonomous learner.
* develop the ability to communicate confidently and effectively.
* relate to and work with other people.
* develop a positive sense of self - worth as an individual and as a student of our school.

Agenda
Stage Three Expectations
All students have the right to realise and enhance their potential as well as gain enjoyment
from participating in activities.
Each student therefore has the responsibility to ensure that this enjoyment and
development is not hindered in any way.
An Assertive Discipline approach is utilised.
Students will be encouraged to do quality work and to take care with their presentation.
Students will be encouraged to set challenging but achievable goals and appropriate
standards will need to be maintained.
Appropriate behavior and academic achievement is acknowledged with Sport House
points, assembly class awards and You Can Do It certificates/badges.

For a happy and fair classroom

Respect other peoples right to learn and teachers right to teach

Be safe and in the right place at the right time

Consider others rights, opinions and feelings

Respect the schools and other peoples property

Make good choices

* Class rules are negotiated on a class by class basis.

CONSEQUENCES

Reminder of Class Rule

Warning

5 minutes in thinking area

Sent to neighbours room

Sent to Assistant Principal/Principal





Student needs
Listed below are the materials required in most activities. Please ensure that your child has
access to them and that they are labeled wherever possible and kept in a pencil case.








General Housekeeping
* Written explanations from parents are required for any absences.
* Money for excursions, etc needs to be in an envelope with the students name, class and
purpose of payment on it. Money is collected in lines or can be left in the metal box in the
office area.
* Parents should go to the office if their child needs to leave school early or arrives late.
* Lunch orders are taken to Farm Fresh or Toko by parents if their child is late to school.
* Please ensure that your child has adequate protection in case of rain.
* Library day for both 5/6T and 5/6W is Wednesday.
* School uniform, black leather shoes and hats are worn at all times (hats are worn outside
and kept in bags when not worn).
* Wet weather: in the hall in the mornings.
* Parent helpers/volunteers more than welcome.
* If there is a need to speak with your childs teacher, please make an appointment.
Homework
* Homework will be provided regularly and is required to be completed and returned to
school. A homework book is provided by the school.

* Premiers Reading Challenge will be used as Home Reading. Students are expected to read
for at least 30 minutes per night, and should make a record of pages/chapter read in diaries
that are handed in on Friday.

* Homework will be given out on Monday. Maths/Spelling needs to be returned on Friday
(one week cycle) and Reading/Writing/COGS the following Friday (two week cycle).
A note from parents will help to clarify prior commitments or other reasons out of the students power
that prevented homework being completed.
Blue and red pens (fine point)
colour pencils, lead pencils
large pencil case
Sharpener
Rubber
Ruler (cm, mm)
NO LIQUID PAPER OR SIMILAR PRODUCTS
Textas
Scissors
Highlighters
USB/thumbdrive
Glue (avoid solid glue sticks)
Dictionary/Thesaurus (optional)
Geometry Set (optional)
Calculator (optional)

* Homework is designed to consolidate skills/knowledge, provide extension work or be a
catalyst for experiences at school.

* A Homework diary is included as part of textbook purchases. Supportive and positive
monitoring by parents will establish sound study skills and facilitate commitment. We
would appreciate it if parents were to sign diary entries and home reading records in diary.

* Responsibilities for students include:
- having the homework copied down correctly and glued into Homework books
- maintaining quality presentation that meets the expectations for students
- ensuring adequate organisation of resources/time for completion of activities and reading
- returning homework to school on time.




Dear Parent,

Your child _________________________________ of class ________ did not complete/bring their homework to
school.

This is the ____________ time homework responsibilities have not been met.

* Homework responsibilities for students are to;
- ensure all resources from school are taken home so that homework can be completed.
- maintain quality presentation that meets the expectations for senior students.
- ensure adequate organisation of resources and time for completion of tasks.
- return homework to school on time.

* A note from parents will help to clarify prior commitments or other reasons out of the students power that
prevented homework being completed.

* Homework is;
- designed to consolidate skills and knowledge.
- providing extension work.
- a catalyst for experiences at school.
- establishing sound work habits outside of school and encouraging the commitment to responsibilities.

* Please discuss the benefits of homework with your child and resolve any concerns associated with it.

Thank you for your co-operation and support.

_____________________________________ (Classroom Teacher)




Dear Parent,

Your child _________________________________ of class ________ did not complete/bring their homework to
school.

This is the ____________ time homework responsibilities have not been met.

* Homework responsibilities for students are to;
- ensure all resources from school are taken home so that homework can be completed.
- maintain quality presentation that meets the expectations for senior students.
- ensure adequate organisation of resources and time for completion of tasks.
- return homework to school on time.

* A note from parents will help to clarify prior commitments or other reasons out of the students power that
prevented homework being completed.

* Homework is;
- designed to consolidate skills and knowledge.
- providing extension work.
- a catalyst for experiences at school.
- establishing sound work habits outside of school and encouraging the commitment to responsibilities.

* Please discuss the benefits of homework with your child and resolve any concerns associated with it.

Thank you for your co-operation and support.

_____________________________________ (Classroom Teacher)





Key Learning Areas (KLAs) and their Organisation
School curriculums are divided into six main areas of study. For each, we have listed how
they will be organised.
English
* Reading (ability groups and shared text type time)
* Ability based guided reading groups will use sets of books with activities related to the
book and designed to introduce/revise/consolidate/extend specific skills.
* Groups will rotate between reading with the teacher (shared reading), independent reading,
comprehension activities and independent activities.
* Students will have a Guided Reading workbook supplied by the school.
Writing
* Involves looking at and discussing specific text types and the language/grammar related to
it. Expectations will vary according to the ability of the student.
* A Writing book will be used for plans, draft and published copies of writing. Students
writing will be selectively published on computer.
* Blue pen (except in Mathematics) will be used all the time.
Grammar
* A whole class activity studying various elements such as Punctuation, Vocabulary, Sentence
Structure and Usage related to the shared text type being focused on. Grammar booklets will
be used.
Spelling
* Ability based spelling groups will operate in the class and list words will be supplemented
by students selecting words that will be challenging for them and will be used in their
writing.
* Spelling activities focus on exposing students to spelling words using a variety of
approaches which integrate the four forms of spelling knowledge: phonological, visual,
morphemic and etymological.
* Words will be tested in a spelling book (supplied by the school) on Fridays.
Handwriting
* Students will be using a school handwriting exercise book.

Mathematics
* Ability based groups employed for differentiation of content.
* Groups will be utilised when the activities require a cooperative effort.
* Problem-solving strategies will be explicitly taught and opportunities provided for the
application of skills and knowledge.
* Extension activities will challenge students Working Mathematically thinking.
* Textbooks are not being used for Maths. Worksheets will be supplied to students as
required and kept in a folder supplied by the school.

Science and Technology
* Units of work will be integrated with other areas of learning.
* Activities are planned to promote flexible, informed and lateral thinking.
* Design briefs will provide criteria for design / make activities.

Human Society and its Environment (COGS)
* Units of work will be integrated with other areas of learning.
* The focus will be on contemporary and global issues, history and Australias place in the
international community.
* Completed activities will be kept in a COGS book (supplied by the school).

Creative Arts
* Aims to develop visual perception, communication, sensory awareness, imagination and
creative thought.
* Artists subjects and techniques will be studied, discussed and applied.
* A whole class experience but groups used at times.
* Throughout the year, students will undertake visual art, drama, dance and music activities
related to cogs units of work.

Personal Development and Health, and Physical Education
* You Can Do It program utilised.
* Physical Education activities focused on fitness, motor skills, and teamwork will be
undertaken as a class. The focus for Term One will be on tennis conducted by Got Game.

Computer Education
* Integrated into activities and will involve word processing, drawing/painting, Comic Life
and Art Rage software, web.2 applications, spreadsheets, tables, online services eg email and
multimedia programs such as Garage Band, iMovie and Powerpoint, using digital cameras
for filming/still photography and using iPad apps to integrate and apply focus of subjects.

Weekly activities

Monday: Homework (weekly maths and spelling lists, fortnightly reading, writing and
COGS) given out. 5/6W have Performing Arts.

Wednesday: Both 5/6T and 5/6W have Library, French and Gotgame tennis.

Thursday: Fortnightly online school newsletter, Band day (tutorials), ice-cream day,
Assembly (even weeks).

Friday: Maths/Spelling homework returned, Reading/Writing/COGS homework returned
every 2
nd
Friday, Sport (9.00am Terms 1 & 4, 12.45pm Terms 2 & 3), 5/6T Performing Arts.
* Diaries need to go home, signed by a parent and returned to school on Fridays.

Dates for your Calendar

Term 1
Monday 10/02 Wednesday 12/02: Stage 3 Myuna Bay Leadership/Teamwork Camp
Friday 14/02: PSSA begins
Monday 17/02: School swimming carnival at Des Renford Aquatic Centre Maroubra
Friday 21/02: Scripture/Non-scripture/Ethics classes begin
Friday 28/2: Welcome BBQ 5.30 8.00pm.
Friday 28/02: Clean Up Australia day for schools
Wednesday 05/03: District PSSA Swimming Carnival at Des Renford Aquatic Centre
Thursday 13/03: Selective High School Placement Test (Sydney Boys High School)
Monday 18/03: Regional PSSA Swimming Carnival
Wednesday 21/03: Harmony Day
Tuesday 24/03 - Friday 03/04 : Parent/Teacher meetings
Friday 04/04: Sydney Coastal PSSA sport ends
Tuesday 09/04 and Wednesday 10/04: NSW State PSSA Swimming carnival
Friday 11/04: Term 1 ends


STAGE THREE TERM ONE CONTENT













ENGLISH
Focus: Information Report/Procedure
- Reading
- Writing
- Talking/Listening
- Grammar

Spelling ability groups
- phonological, visual, morphemic and
etymological knowledge covered
Guided Reading ability groups
- explicit instruction related to
Information Reports and Procedures.
MATHEMATICS
Ability groups focusing on:
- Numeration
- Fractions
- Decimals
- Addition
- Multiplication
- Time
- Data
- Graphs

* Focus depends on group


























COGS (HSIE, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY)
Living Land
Connection focus: exploring the influence of the natural, built and heritage environments on
peoples lifestyle choices, leisure and artistic expression. Our actions impact upon the
environment and have implications for the future.
Students will be engaged in:
- developing a performance and individual presentation
- making a mixed media artwork
- undertaking an environmental case study
- investigating the impact of environment on health
- producing a model of an energy efficient house.

CREATIVE ARTS

Senior Band

Performing Arts program

The natural environment is a rich source of
ideas. From the micro to the macro and the
tangible to the spiritual, the forces of nature
inspire artists to make works. The sounds,
surfaces, forms, rhythms and patterns in
nature are all phenomena that will be
investigated by students when making works.







PD / HEALTH / PE

YOU CAN DO IT
Students identify the meaning and
benefit of success.
They will identify their own
strengths and weaknesses in applying
the five foundations for success and
happiness.
Students discuss positive/ negative
habits of the mind.

PE
GotGame tennis program

SPORT
Friday morning PSSA
interschool program.