Welcome to 6A Miss Ellen Arvanitis Parent Information Night 2016

My Philosophy Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all - Aristotle I am a slow walker, but I never walk back – Abraham Lincoln The secret in education relies in respecting the student – Ralph Waldo Emerson

The home/school partnership is very important

My Goals To develop: Independent Responsible Resilient Organised Self-motivated Learners who are ready for High School

ENGLISH Reading: Two Wolves Writing: Seven Steps to Writing Success Spelling Grammar Poetry

MATHEMATICS Number and Algebra Measurement and Geometry Statistics and Probability (strong focus on working mathematically and problem solving)

SCIENCE Earth’s Place in Space Geography A Diverse and Connected World

TECHNOLOGY BYOD is working well iPads used every day Monday – Friday Edmodo as a communication and learning tool

Extra-curricula activities Library – Monday 1pm Scripture/Non-scripture – Wednesday Mornings Got Game – Wednesday Mornings Italian – Wednesday Afternoons Performing arts groups – Thursday Mornings PSAA- Friday Mornings

Buddies Program 6A – KM Once a week & lunchtimes Developing leadership qualities (student directed) Life skills opportunities

HOMEWORK Please let me know if the are any problems with the homework load Encourage your child to ask me for help early in the week The homework policy is on the website Homework is meant to be revision of concepts Maths Mentals Book that aligns to our Mathematics ‘Scope and Sequence’

Things to Remember Selective School Test: 10 th March ICAS Premier’s Reading Challenge Premier’s Spelling Bee Stage 3 Camp: 17 th – 19 th October Canberra

Thank you Please contact me through the school address anytime you have a question/concern: Address the Attention: Miss Arvanitis