Middle School 2017 Information Session
Our Staff � Mrs Carter- Middle School Team Leader � Mrs Wentzel- Year 7 PCG Teacher/Science � Mrs Basil- Year 8 PCG Teacher/Mathematics � Mrs Shea -Year 9 PCG Teacher/English/PE/The Arts � Mr Robertson- Year 10 PCG Teacher/English/HaSS � Mrs Abbott- HaSS, SRC Coordinator
Our Staff � Mr Twine- Visual Arts � Mr Modoh- Indonesian � Mr Raven- Education Support Coordinator � Mrs Guy- Education Support � Sam Price- Chaplain
Curriculum Subjects � English (6 x 45 minute lessons per week) � Mathematics (6 x 45 minute lessons per week) � HaSS (Humanities and Social Sciences) (6 x 45 minute lessons per week) � Science (5 x 45 minute lessons per week) � - New STEM Projects (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) � Physical Education (2 x 45 minute lessons per week) � Biblical Studies (1 x 45 minute lesson per week)
Curriculum Subjects � The Arts: Visual Arts (1 x 45 minute lesson per week) and � Music or Drama or Dance or Media Arts (One per term 1 x 45 minute lesson per week) � Technology Rotations or Electives (3 x 45 minute lessons per week) � PCG (Pastoral Care Group) /Assembly (1 x 45 minute lesson per week) � Health (1 x 45 minute lesson per week) � SEL- (Social and Emotional Learning) (1 x 45 minute lessons per week) Subjects are developed in line with the Australian Curriculum
Technology Rotations/Electives � Examples Areas � Food Technology � Web Design and Programming � Woodwork � Robotics and 3D printing
Extra Curricular Activities � Dance Troupe- Monday 3:15-4:30 � Chess Club- Tuesday Lunchtime � Band/Choir- Thursday Lunchtime
Camps � Batchelor Camp– Date 22 nd - 24 th February Week 4 � Year 7 Camp – Katherine Term 3 � Year 8 Camp- Katherine – Term 3 � Year 9 Camp- Larapinta – 15th – 27 th May- Term 2 � Parent volunteers are welcomed/needed
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. � Diaries are used by 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
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.
Mission Trip 2017- Cambodia � NEXT Mission Trip to Cambodia Term 3: 24 September - 5th October 2017 � Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of others? � Est cost $3500 ($1000 tax deductible) � Further information is available
iPad Program � Ipads are loaned to students � Educational tool � Use at home in open areas � Cyber Safety
Communication � Please email your child’s teachers if you have any subject related concerns. They will do the same. � 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. � Your child’s PCG teacher is your first point of contact
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