1. Springside P-9 College Year 7 Information 2014 - 2015

2. Principal Class Officers
Mr. Rob Nicholls
Middle Years Assistant Principal
Ms. Gabrielle Zorko
Early Years Assistant Principal
Ms. Jennifer Abel

3. Springside Priorities
Student Learning
To significantly improve achievement in all learning areas, Years P-9
Student Engagement & Wellbeing
To improve student wellbeing and engagement in all dimensions of their learning, and as members of our purposeful community
Student Pathways & Transition
To ensure that all students have effective transitions into, through & beyond the college

4. Student Learning - Year 7 Curriculum
English – 5 hours per week
Mathematics – 5 hours per week
Humanities – 3 hours per week
Science – 1 hour theoretical, 1 hour Lab
LOTE – 2 hours per week
Health – 2 hours per week
PE – 2 hours per week
Electives: One semester each, 2 hours per week
Food Technology
Visual Art
Design Technology
Robotics

5. Student Engagement & Wellbeing
Rights & Responsibilities
We have the RIGHT to learn as much as possible
We have the RIGHT to feel safe and comfortable at school

6. Student Engagement & Wellbeing
Springside Start Up Program
Code of Cooperation
Cyber Safety with Senior Constable Jo Mutsaerts
Anti Bullying
Restorative Practices
“Every Day Counts” Attendance Initiative
Team Building Camps & Excursions

7. Student Leadership Opportunities
School & House Captains
Student Representative Council
Leadership Camp
Leadership Workshops throughout the year

8. Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow
Life At Springside
Springside Motto
Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow
Springside Values
At Springside we RORE:
Respect
Optimism
Responsibility
Excellence

9. Life At Springside Uniform Equipment (including diaries)
Mobile phones and other electronic devices
Lockers
Bikes, Scooters and Helmets
Punctuality
Canteen
Sports Programs
House System
Footy Colours Day
Busking Day

10. Pathways & Transition SMART Goal Setting Career Action Plans
Guest Speakers
Industry Visits
Mock Interviews
Workforce Preparation
Year 9 Careers Subject
Year 9 Elective Program
Year 10 Subject Choices & Transition Support

11. Reporting Processes 5 Weekly Reporting Process, including:
Meet & Greet mid Term One
Progress Checks beginning at the end of Term One
Formal Reports at the end of each semester
Parent Teacher Interviews in Term Three

12. Extracurricular Opportunities
Elective instrumental music lessons and choir
Lunchtime activities including the School Band, Multicultural Garden, Library and Student Retreat
Comprehensive camping and swimming programs
Swimming and Athletic carnivals at Years 3-9
Inter-school sports programs

13. Mathematics Extension Program
Additional Programs
1:1 Tablet program
Mathematics Extension Program
MULTILIT program
Weekly Homework Club

14. Thank you for your time.
Questions?