1. HOW TO BE GREAT IN LOWER SCHOOL
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2. Welcome
A time of changes.
Physical , emotional, structural

3. Physical Changes
Adolescence
Brain theory
Peers
Anti authority

4. Emotional Defining self Moving to autonomy Strong influence of culture
ICT - boundaries

5. Structure Small pond to Big Sea WSC 1400 students 8 learning areas
Physically large campus
Lots more adults, teachers, support staff, admin.

6. Curriculum What students study: English Maths Science
Society and Environment
Japanese or Mandarin (Asian Hub)
Options: drama, design and technology, arts
Physical Education/Health education

7. Curriculum Whole School Assessment Policy DET’s Plan
WSC Plan – High Performance/ High Care
Every student will be supported to attain at their personal best.
Focus on academic rigour and personal excellence.

8. Curriculum Brain Theory – Learning Styles Organisation Skills
Whole school focus – That every student knows the difference between a social space and a learning space and behaves accordingly.

9. Support Literacy Support – based on NAPLAN and teacher feedback
Year Coordinator
Student Services
Chris Dillon– community nurse
Jennifer Nelson -chaplain
Martin Emery -School psychologist
Tina Nottle – Lower School Coordinator
Veronika Sutton Associate Principal LS

10. Communication Email webpage Coordinators
Year 7
Year 8

11. Homework Preparation for upper school
Thirty minutes a day after school four days a week
Quiet space
No mobiles
Read a book of their choice if no set homework.

12. How to Communicate with teachers.
them
Heads of Learning Areas
Year Coordinator
Through Ms Sutton

13. Laying Foundations Get to know other parents and build support groups.
Develop good study habits
Develop good life habits
Manage don’t damage
Watch out for: use of technology
Use Connect and Moodle

14. NAPLAN
National Testing for literacy, general knowledge and numeracy Year 7 and Year 9 students.
Schools resources linked.
Direct link to Year 9 Year 12 results
Well prepared but need parental support.
Preparation online resources and at our LRC

16. Welcome to WSC
Read your Positive Parenting Guide and enjoy our relationship aimed at ensuring your child has a happy, healthy and rewarding experience with us.