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STAGE 2 INFORMATION AFTERNOON 2017 Teachers and Classes Mrs Tracey 4T Miss Al Tiers Mrs Candelario 3/4C Mr Prior 3P 4A Yr 4 Miss Atkins 4E Miss Tran 4Y Mrs Chand 3J Mrs Galea Stage 2 Supervisor Miss Williams 3W Mrs Nguyen 3N Yr 3 Mrs Vella 3V Key Learning Areas Speaking and listening Writing and representing Reading and Viewing Responding and composing Spelling Grammar, punctuation and vocabulary Thinking imaginatively, creatively, interpretively and critically Key Learning Areas Numbers and Algebra Measurement and Geometry Statistics and Probability • Whole numbers • Addition and Subtraction • Multiplication and Division • Fractions and Decimals • Patterns and Algebra • Length • Area • Mass • Volume and Capacity • Time • 2 Dimensional Space • 3 Dimensional Space • Angles • Position • Chance • Data Maths Groups Maths groups happen 3 times a week and are intensive classes focussing on numeracy skills. The classes are fluid and students will be moved accordingly. Each maths teacher has a different way of setting homework. Class Name Teacher Class Name Teacher 4MA Miss Al Tiers 3MG Mrs Galea 4MC Mrs Candelario 3MJ Mrs Chand 4ME Miss Atkins 3MN Mrs Nguyen 4MT Mrs Tracey 3MP Mr Prior 4MY Miss Tran 3MV Mrs Vella 3MW Miss Williams Key Learning Areas History Geography First Contacts Places are Similar and Different Community and Remeberance The Earth’s Environment Key Learning Areas Working Scientifically Working Technologically Science and Technology Natural Environment Made Environment Key Learning Areas Active Lifestyles Safe Dance Living Personal Health Choices Personal Development Health Physical Education Interpersonal relationships Games and Sport Growth and Development Gymnastics Key Learning Areas Visual Drama Arts Creative And Practical Arts Dance Music Community Languages Tamil Hindi Literacy Tamil and Hindi are taught for 2 hours each week in Years 2, 3 and 4. Students will be following Literacy based activities reflecting the Stage 2 Literacy program for 1hour. The second hour will involve students in Stage 2 Personal Development and Health topics. Both lessons are developed around the teaching content of the stage but taught bilingually. Class Organisation •Each teacher will set homework for their class. •There will be homework from maths classes issued separately by your child’s maths teacher. Homework Sport •PSSA, Tennis, CAPA, School Sport on Friday mornings •Individual classes go out at different times for P.E lessons. School Supplies Absences •Please pay your Book Fee as soon as possible as it is very important to the financial running of the school. •Please remember to send an absence note within 7 days of absence •If you need to take your child early or are running late to school, please go to the office first to inform the office. Assessment procedures Formal interview at report time (end T2) Assessment- generic across whole stage English and Math Terms 1, 2, 3 English and Math – weeks 2&9 T4 only one assessment- week 2 Writing in Terms 1, 2 and 3 Class assessments differ from class to class Important Dates Yr3 •NAPLAN Yr4 •OC Placement NAPLAN Test name Includes Date of test Language Conventions test Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar Tuesday 9 May 2017 Writing test Writing task Tuesday 9 May 2017 Reading test Reading Wednesday 10 May 2017 Numeracy test (Years 3 and 5) Number and algebra Measurement and geometry Statistics and probability There is one numeracy test for Years 3 and 5. (No calculator allowed.) Thursday 11 May 2017 Catch-up day For students who were absent Friday 12 May 2017 from one or more test. It is recommended students sit no more than two catch-up tests on this day. OC Classes 2018 (yr4 moving to yr5) Aimed at Gifted and Talented students Math 50%, English 50%, General Ability 100% Assessment Score- average score from assessments at school Ranking- placing in grade (approx. 140 Students Y4 2017) OC Score- uses placement test and ranking of school Assessment Score OC Placement Date Activity 13 January 2017 Authority to attend letter sent to parents for enrolling at the school in 2017 26 April 2017 Application opens online 12 May 2017 Application closes (no late applications) 26 July 2017 Opportunity class placement test for entry in 2018 9 August 2017 Requests for consideration of Illness or misadventure submitted by applicants 9 October 2017 (approx.) Placement outcome information sent to parents 20 October 2017 Appeals due to principals ICAS Tests ICAS SUBJECT ICAS SITTING DATE Writing Tuesday 13th June 2017* Spelling Wednesday, 14 June 2017 English Tuesday, 1 August 2017 Mathematics Tuesday, 15 August 2017 CLOSING DATE For Girraween P.S. Wednesday 10th May What is PBL? Project-based learning helps students apply what they learn to real-life experiences and provides an all-around enriching education. Students explore real-world problems and challenges while working in small collaborative groups. Projects are filled with active and engaged learning, Critical Thinking Creative Thinking Collaboration Communication Students are inspired to obtain a deeper knowledge of the subjects they're studying. Students develop confidence and self-direction as they move through both team-based and independent work. Students hone their organisational and research skills, develop better communication with their peers and adults, and often work within their community while seeing the positive effect of their work. PBL activities will happen throughout the year in different KLAs Critical Thinking Not just about getting the ‘right answer’. Analyse. Critique. Develop. Creative Thinking Research Data Collection Presentation Explore every option! Collaboration Look everywhere for solutions! *Real life skills* Working with a range of people with different ideas and respecting their input. Communication Not about who’s voice is the loudest. Balance between positive collaboration brings effective communication. Everyone contributes at every stage of the process. Communication in the group. Communicating what you have learnt; Research and Data Presentation Reflection/Feedback Problem Solving Challenge for all students Find solutions Leads to a passion for learning Observing data Determine the variables Trial and error Thank you Please remember that a bell will go at 4:30 to conclude this afternoon. Today is an introduction to Stage 2 and our team of teachers. Teachers need to leave their classrooms promptly to attend to other duties within the school. If you need to speak with the classroom teacher about your child, please arrange an appointment on an alternate day.
