Middle School 2019 Information Session
Our Staff � Mrs Jessup/Mrs Wentzel- Year 7 PCG and Science � Mr De Klerk – Year 8 PCG, Mathematics and Technology � Mrs Shea- Year 9 PCG, English, The Arts, Woodwork � Mrs Abbott- HaSS and Food Technology � Mr Modoh – Indonesian � Mrs Garside – Visual Arts � Jake West- Defence Support Transition Aid � Marcus Forsyth- Chaplin � NEW Mrs Robertson and Mrs Guy - Education Support � NEW Mr Allison – Year 9 & 10 HaSS and English � Mrs Carter- Middle School Team Leader
Curriculum Subjects � English (6 x 45 minute lessons per week) � Mathematics (6 x 45 minute lessons per week) � HaSS- History/Geography/Civics and Citizenship/Business and Economics (5 x 45 minute lessons per week) � Science (5 x 45 minute lessons per week) � Physical Education/Health (3 x 45 minute lessons per week) � Biblical Studies (1 x 45 minute lesson per week)
Curriculum Subjects � The Arts: Visual Art, Drama, Music, Dance (2 x 45 minute lesson per week) � Year 7 & 8 Rotations/ Year 9 Electives (2 x 45 minute lessons per week) � SEL/Assembly (1 x 45 minute lesson per week) � Service Projects (1 x 45 minute lesson per week) � Specialist Learning Area’s (2 x 45 minute lessons per week) � Indonesian (1 x 45 minute lesson per week)
Technology Rotations/Electives � � Year 7 and 8 Year 9 � Woodwork- C02 Car � Food Technology � Textiles- Sewing � Textiles- Toy Making � Food Technology � Sport � Web design � Wildlife Park etc
Specialist Learning Areas Term 1 Options Term 2 Options Term 3 Options Term 4 Options The Arts: Visual – Silk The Arts: Visual – The Arts: Visual – The Arts: Visual – Painting Papier Mache designs Fine The Arts: Music Guitar Technology: Leather Technology: Fishing Technology: Jewellery and keyboard Products Lure designs/Wood work Technology: Healthy Technology- Cake Technology: Italian Technology: Meals Decorating Cooking Christmas Cooking Physical Education: Physical Education: Technology: The Arts: Dance Ball Sports Sailing Horticulture Digital Technology: Mindstorm Robotics Physical Education: Physical Education: BMX Self Defence
Rite Journey – Year 9 � 1 period per week � Journey to adulthood – Preparing them for life � Being challenged to develop maturity and confidence � Relationships and resilience building � Mentors – Finding your child a mentor � Boys and Girls separate programs
Camps � Batchelor Camp– Date 20 th - 22 nd Feb, Week 4 � Year 7 & 8 Camps– Katherine - Term 3 � Year 9 Camp- Larapinta – June Term 2
Homework Year Set Work & Comment Level or Reading 6 20-30mins Homework reflects work 7 40mins done in class providing consolidation experiences. 8 50mins Assignments are set 9 60mins according to content taught. 10 60mins
Diaries & Due Dates � All students are expected to complete assigned homework by the due date. � Electronic recording of homework is encouraged in order for students to keep track of assessments and homework. � A term assessment calendar is given with estimated due dates for each assessment. � Homework Centre- Wednesday 3:15-4:00 pm
Extension and TOM’s � Extension and acceleration available to students � 14 Students will be invited into the Tournament of Minds Competition in Term 3
Sample Assessment Calendar
Expectations of Students � To arrive at class prepared with required equipment � To complete assigned work set by each teacher � To maintain the school image in the community � To follow the 4 E’s school model – Respect, Responsibility, Maximise learning time and Service � To take care of property - personal, other’s and school � To be respectful and truthful at all times � Use appropriate language
Detention/Homework Recovery � Detention/Homework recovery runs Monday, Wednesday and Friday lunchtimes for students that have not completed required classwork, homework or assignments or who exhibit poor behaviour Students are advised to bring a note from a parent identifying why they have not completed homework or an assignment by the due date.
Bullying/Harassment � PCS has a “ Zero Tolerance ” of bullying. � If a child is found to be bullying or being bullied, the child will immediately be removed from the area where it is taking place and the incident fully investigated. � It is important that your child informs teachers of any issues in order for teachers to take action.
Uniform Middle School Boys Uniform Middle School Girls Uniform � Middle school shirt � Middle school shirt � Navy cargo shorts � Navy dress shorts **** � Plain white socks � Plain white socks � Black, closed in shoes � Black, closed in shoes � One pair of small � One pair of small � studs/sleeper earrings studs/sleeper earrings Sports Uniform � House colour PCS sports polo shirt � Navy sports knit shorts- ONLY FOR SPORT � White socks & black, closed in shoes No other jewellery is to be worn except a watch.
iPad Program /Mobile Phones � iPads are loaned to students � Educational tool � Use at home in open areas � Cyber Safety � Phones are placed into the lock boxes in PCG classes
Communication � Please email your child’s teachers if you have any subject related concerns � Email or phone (leave a message with the front office) your child’s Pastoral Care teacher if you have any general concerns or questions. They will do the same. � Use Compass to help you � Your child’s PCG teacher is your first point of contact
Education Support � Engine Room – Sensory program � Class withdrawal programs � In class support with teachers assistants � Eye testing every 2 years, hearing/auditory processing � Judo, swimming and rebounding on a trampoline
Helping Your Child � Healthy lunch boxes and water intake - Whole foods and less refined, more water… � - Zinc and Magnesium deficiencies � After school sports? Fitness � Sleep � Toxins – what is in it? � Depression/anxiety- Check in with your child regularly to be sure they are emotionally ok… how are they coping with school and friendships � Tutoring
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