1. 2017 Parent Information Session
WELCOME
2017 Parent Information Session
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2. Classroom Teachers
3M Ms Sharon Mowles 3W Ms Krystal Waite 4B Ms Kendall Barrett 4C Mrs Dina Carter – AP and Stage Supervisor 4/3S Mrs Natalie Skinner
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3. Stage Information
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4. Year 3 History and Geography
Semester 1
Semester 2
History
Communities
(Local perspective)
Geography
The Environment – Perceptions
Aboriginal Perspective
Significance of the Environment
Differing Environments
Protections and Sustainability
Remembrance – Local and Global
As per Semester 1
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5. Year 4 History and Geography
Semester 1
Semester 2
History
Aboriginals
Early explorers
Geography
The Environment – Perceptions
Aboriginal Perspective
Significance of the Environment
Differing Environments
Protections and Sustainability
First Contacts
As per Semester 1
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6. Year 3/4 Science
Semester 1
Semester 2
Term 1
Forces (Physics)
Term 2
Earth and Space (Earth and Space)
Term 3
Physical Properties of Materials (Chemistry)
Term 4
Environment (Biology)
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7. PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT UNITS
Term 1 – Social Skills
– PBL Behaviour expectations based on the school’s 3 values
Harmony Day Celebrations – Tuesday 21st March
Term 2 – Anti-Bullying Unit
Term 3 – Child Protection
Term 4 – Drug Education
Safety
Learning
Respect
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8. Stage Timetable
Learning Information and Research Centre - LIARC
Library has not yet been officially timetabled although children have already had their first library lesson.
Library Bag Essential
Children will have access to the LIARC every 2nd half lunch, except Fridays
NAPLAN 9th May – 11th May
SCRIPTURE Thursdays 10:30-11:10
SPORT – Fridays.
Please ensure students wear their sports uniform and sports shoes.
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9. General Procedures Money to the office Uniform Absence Notes
Money is collected by the office and not given to the teacher. Children should put the money into the collection box in the front office before school. Money will not be collected on Fridays.
Absence Notes
Must go to the class teacher explaining the reason for the absence. Non-specific explanations will be recorded as ‘unexplained’. NB. The class roll is a legal document.
Uniform
Full school uniform to be worn daily – including a wide- brimmed hat and black shoes (except Fridays). If training for PSSA, can bring joggers to change into at lunchtime. No jewellery.
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10. Come to school prepared and ready to learn
Bring items on requirements list and ensure they are labelled with your child’s name and class.
Assembly
is fortnightly on a Thursday in even weeks. Classes take turns in hosting and performing an item.
Band
Training Band rehearses on Mondays at 7:45am in the HALL (Ms Mowles)
Tutorials on Thursdays at 8:00am or 8:30am
Performing Band rehearses on Tuesdays at 7:45am in the HALL (Mr Jarick)
Tutorials on Wednesdays at 8:00am or 8:30am

11. Homework – beginning Week 5
Year min per week (30mins per day max)
Year hrs per week (36min per day max))
Reading Lexiles
Bugs or Reading Eggs
Own reading material
Maths Open-ended task (fortnightly)
Mathletics task (fortnightly)
Project 1 per term (not including Term 1)
May be related to History, Geography, Science
Public Speaking Term 2 topics in preparation for Term 3 competition.

12. PROJECT/CURRIC OR OTHER MEETING
Time
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
9:10
 BAND (Ms M)
 HS TUTORING (20M)
 STAGE MEETING
ADMIN  MEETING
HS TUTORING
PROJECT/CURRIC OR OTHER MEETING
SPORT Y3
9:55
SPORT Y4
10:35
11:15
SCRIPTURE
 RECESS
11:40
12:20
1:00
 OC TUTORING
OC TUTORING
 LUNCH
1:50
LIBRARY
RFF
 LST Meeting
ASSEMBLY
(Even Weeks)
2:30
3:10
EXEC MEETING
PROF LEARNING MEETING
Collapse in a heap!!!

13. ANY PROBLEMS?
Staff are happy to talk to you but we are exceedingly busy (timetable to follow)
Please come and talk to us –
before / after school (if very short chat!)
If a longer discussion is required, you will need to make an appointment
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14. for making the time to come and see us tonight
Thank you
for making the time to come and see us tonight