1. J UNIOR 2 P ARENTS ’ M EETING Scholastic Year 2011/ 2012 Ms Rosienne Farrugia

2. S UBJECTS TAUGHT : English – 7 lessons a week Science – 2 lessons Creative Thinking – 2 lessons General Knowledge – 2 lessons Drama & Music – 1 lesson a week

3. P EDAGOGY & P HILOSOPHY Thematic approach – use of topics & sub- topics to link the concepts covered Active learners – use of a wide range of instructional strategies to motivate Aware that children learn in different ways – access to learning Working as a whole- class, in small groups, in pairs (collaborative learning) & independently. Encourage them to be the best they can be !

4. E NGLISH Speaking & listening Creative writing Reading Spelling (42 sounds + alternative ways of writing long vowels) Grammar Vocabulary Comprehension Handwriting Spelling : letter sounds for regular words such as train and drum Letter names for ‘tricky words’ such as there and little Mnemonics: silly sentences eg. because Dictation – every Friday (10 words) Long vowels – alternative ways of spelling same sound eg. ai, ay and a-e in train, play and game.

5. S CIENCE Methodology : Investigation, discussion, collaborative learning, observation Experiments: Predict Observe Explain ‘Thinking like Scientists’ Topics covered: Other animals & us Plant life Habitats Patterns & changes in weather Forces Electricity/ safety Sounds Light Change over time Materials: properties Our planet & its neighbours

6. C REATIVE T HINKING Problem-solving wheel Project work Group work Mind-mapping Think and talk Seeking alternative solutions to problems & tasks Philosophy for children Creative thinking games Great thinkers & inventors

7. G ENERAL K NOWLEDGE Geography: Weather & climate Physical environment Buildings & transport Food & food production Lifestyles History: Community Holidays Schools Food Social Studies: myself & others: celebrate diversity Communications: sense of belonging Myself & my environment Art & Culture Appreciation: Famous artists Music Literature... Show & Tell: Once a month First Show & Tell: 2 nd week of school on Tuesday: Summer/ Summer Holidays

8. D RAMA & M USIC Drama: Creative movement Speech/voice Sensory awareness Body awareness: body language and facial expressions Linked with other subjects, role-play, puppet shows, play writing, performing... Music: Performing Music making & composing Listening & appraising Music for different purposes Responding to music

9. C LASSROOM B LOG & S CHOOL E - LEARNING SITE Ms Rosienne’s blog: http://msrosienne2010.wordpress.com St Catherine’s High School e-learning site: www.stcathelearning.com