Teachers in the Year 6 Syndicate 6G Wendy Poole (Syndicate Leader) 6F Ludwig Worrall-Bader 6E Michelle Moth 6D Olivia Martin

Every one is welcome!! Last year at primary so let’s make it one to remember! Our classes are always open Please us with concerns, thanks or just a general ‘hello’ Any skills you have please let us know… we value our parents and encourage them to contribute. Keep up to date with your child on their wiki page

Reporting to parents Term 1 Week 9 Parent Discussions Term 3 Student Led Discussions Term 4 End of Year Reporting

School Expectations Built on our schools foundation values: Respect, Responsibility and Reflection Our schools motto – ‘To be the best I can possibly be’ Uniform: worn with pride. Black footwear. Girls – white or navy blue socks. Boys – navy blue socks. Please label uniform, clearly. At school on time and in the right place.

Year 6 Programme Exciting year planned… Class teachers: Written language, Reading, Math, Landscape Learning, P.E, Integrated ICT, E-learning development Music specialisation – Mrs Margaret Murray Art specialisation – Mrs Sue Murray Library – once a week EOTC (Education Outside the Classroom) - - Waterwise, Team trips Production, Graduation

Year 6 Programme Continued… Streamed Math classes. Robotics – one afternoon for approx 16 selected students a term. Jump Jam – fitness programme in the mornings Sporting opportunities: Field days and Teams Assemblies – Senior school: Term 1: Week 3, 5 and 8 in the hall at 9am. School Council – two members from each class are selected to represent their class. These students are chosen based on their ability to lead, speak confidently to large groups and be an outstanding role model.

Year 6 Expectations!! Be an outstanding role model Wear the correct uniform, wear it with pride and ensure it is labelled. Wear their school hat: to, from and at school Always wear a helmet when riding a bike Be prepared in the mornings Persevere and always give it their best Take responsibility for their own actions Always carry out their assigned job roles and with a smile We are a Green/Gold Enviro school, therefore the 3 R’s are extremely important! Reduce, Re-use, Recycle.

Water-wise Programme Terms 1 and 4 Classes rotated through Parent help vital to classes attending, 1:4 ratio At a cost of only $55 Skills include sailing an optimist, learning about wind/tides/weather, knot tying and kayaking. Life jackets to be worn at all times everywhere. Aqua socks or appropriate footwear for use in water, must be worn. Brimmed sun hats must be worn at all times.

Homework A-Z of Curiosity task to be completed each week in homework book. Spelling – set list every week to be tested Reading – 20mins every night. Individual tasks set by the classroom teacher

Wikispaces!! You can find class organisational items here such a timetables, overview etc View your child’s work Become a member of your child’s wiki page View any homework tasks given Lists of good websites for your child to aid in their learning View newsletters sent home

End of Year Intermediate enrolments and open days End of year graduation Final Reports Year Book