Parent Information Parent Information EveningEvening

Darren Cullen/ Gwenda Burton (5 Bodkin)Darren Cullen/ Gwenda Burton (5 Bodkin)Erin Moffat(5 Lynch)Erin Moffat(5 Lynch)

Robyn Gainer/ Sonny Smith (5 Nolan)Robyn Gainer/ Sonny Smith (5 Nolan)Chris Williams(5 Treacy)Chris Williams(5 Treacy)

School Officers: Anita Brink and Sue GoonanSchool Officers: Anita Brink and Sue Goonan

National CurriculumNational Curriculum English, Maths, Science, HistoryEnglish, Maths, Science, History It’s a 2 year process of adaptationIt’s a 2 year process of adaptation Results should level themselves out Results should level themselves out

after this timeafter this time Be prepared for some challenging Be prepared for some challenging

concepts, especially in Mathsconcepts, especially in Maths NAPLAN - May 14NAPLAN - May 14thth, 15, 15thth, 16, 16thth

HomeworkHomeworkWEEKLYWEEKLYRetrieved from the Year 5 website in grid formatRetrieved from the Year 5 website in grid formatNightly reading (15 minutes +)Nightly reading (15 minutes +)Weekly spelling (Soundwaves – Unit and writing words out CHIMP) Weekly spelling (Soundwaves – Unit and writing words out CHIMP) Weekly maths activities -iMaths and/ or number factsWeekly maths activities -iMaths and/ or number factsOther tasks (Inquiry and Investigation/ Thinking Skills/ Creativity and Other tasks (Inquiry and Investigation/ Thinking Skills/ Creativity and Performance)Performance)

Teaches time managementTeaches time managementBrief note in diary if not done - some modification neededBrief note in diary if not done - some modification neededWorkroom if pattern emerges – i.e. not done, not here etcWorkroom if pattern emerges – i.e. not done, not here etc

Learning ExtensionLearning ExtensionProcess: Tests > Give us Stanines (1-9) > Selection

Boys were tested in *Comprehension*Spelling*Grammar and Punctuation*Maths

Results (Stanines of 1- 9) allocated to each subject for each boy.

Stanines 1, 2 indicate further testing needed, with possible Learning Support.Stanines 8, 9 indicate that extension classes may best suit these boys.

ReligionReligion

Morning Prayer, Grace Before Meals etcMorning Prayer, Grace Before Meals etc

Weekly Assemblies - LiturgiesWeekly Assemblies - Liturgies

Parables (Term 1)….new units to followParables (Term 1)….new units to follow

Follow the BCE guidelinesFollow the BCE guidelines

EnglishEnglish Writing (whole class with Writing Coach) – Writing (whole class with Writing Coach) –

argument, narrative, report, poetryargument, narrative, report, poetry

Grammar and punctuation skills (Oxford Book)Grammar and punctuation skills (Oxford Book)

Skills and processes (Spelling-Soundwaves)Skills and processes (Spelling-Soundwaves)

Reading (explained in next slide)Reading (explained in next slide)• Reading Groups (next slide)Reading Groups (next slide)• CARS/ STARS - ComprehensionCARS/ STARS - Comprehension

Oral presentationsOral presentations

ReadingReading SRA Cards and Reading Box SRA Cards and Reading Box Teacher directed lesson with HERE, HIDDEN and Teacher directed lesson with HERE, HIDDEN and

HEAD questions HEAD questions Ziptales (comprehension) onlineZiptales (comprehension) online 2 x Rainbow Reading lessons/ 2 Extension lessons 2 x Rainbow Reading lessons/ 2 Extension lessons

per week for selected studentsper week for selected students At home Reading – Read 15 min+ four times per At home Reading – Read 15 min+ four times per

weekweek Library Library

• 45 minute session each week. Time set aside for 45 minute session each week. Time set aside for borrowingborrowing

• Must have a chapter book in their desk for Must have a chapter book in their desk for readingreading

MathsMathsHeavy emphasis on mental number facts (times tables Heavy emphasis on mental number facts (times tables

etc) that require speed and accuracyetc) that require speed and accuracy

5 + Lessons per week5 + Lessons per week

3 + Number + Algebra lessons per week3 + Number + Algebra lessons per week2 + other strands per week (Meas + Geom, Prob 2 + other strands per week (Meas + Geom, Prob

+Stats)+Stats)

Extension/Learning Support for selected studentsExtension/Learning Support for selected students(Groups may change depending upon the term and (Groups may change depending upon the term and

the topic)the topic)

ScienceScience

Primary ConnectionsPrimary Connections Light Fantastic Light Fantastic Desert SurvivorsDesert Survivors What’s the Matter?What’s the Matter? Earth’s Place in SpaceEarth’s Place in Space

Humanities - HistoryHumanities - History1788 - 19011788 - 1901

Colonial Times – reasons for establishing Colonial Times – reasons for establishing the coloniesthe colonies

Colonial Times – the lives of people in Colonial Times – the lives of people in Australia’s colonial pastAustralia’s colonial past

Gold Rush - impact of different cultures Gold Rush - impact of different cultures during colonial timesduring colonial times

Explorers – who was responsible for Explorers – who was responsible for establishing new frontiersestablishing new frontiers

TechnologyTechnology Weekly computer sessions x 2Weekly computer sessions x 2

Computers / IWB in classroomsComputers / IWB in classrooms

Word, PowerPoint, Prezi/ Websites (Wix or Word, PowerPoint, Prezi/ Websites (Wix or Weebly), PublisherWeebly), Publisher

P.E. – Darren CullenP.E. – Darren Cullen

• Sun Smart PolicySun Smart Policy• Sports uniform required on TuesdaySports uniform required on Tuesday

• Sports uniform required on FridaySports uniform required on Friday

Japanese – Paul RamsayJapanese – Paul Ramsay Tuesday lessonsTuesday lessons

10 minutes per week homework 10 minutes per week homework (revising and completing any set (revising and completing any set work)work)

Bookwork must be up to scratchBookwork must be up to scratch

Test at the end of each semesterTest at the end of each semester

Performing Arts – Music Performing Arts – Music Barb McGeeverBarb McGeever

Homework – 5 minutes Homework – 5 minutes every nightevery night

45 minutes of Music on 45 minutes of Music on MondaysMondays

Social Skills – Peter ParrySocial Skills – Peter Parry Mondays- 45 minutesMondays- 45 minutes

Art – Alex DavisonArt – Alex Davison Visual Diary kept in Art Visual Diary kept in Art RoomRoom

CommunicationCommunication Through the diary is best – this encourages Through the diary is best – this encourages

your son to be responsible and keeps a your son to be responsible and keeps a recordrecord

Website (updated as needed or weekly on Website (updated as needed or weekly on Monday sometime) Monday sometime) http://gainerr.wix.com/njcyear5#http://gainerr.wix.com/njcyear5#

Password: 5njc2013Password: 5njc2013

Very brief emails = fast responses usually!Very brief emails = fast responses usually!

Behaviour ManagementBehaviour Management Traffic Light SystemTraffic Light System Rewards and Praise Rewards and Praise (Individual Teacher (Individual Teacher Systems – stickers,Systems – stickers, stamps, raffle tickets, term stamps, raffle tickets, term

draw,tuckshop vouchers etc)draw,tuckshop vouchers etc)** Negative – progression, workroom, Negative – progression, workroom,

parent contact, Deputy Principalparent contact, Deputy Principal

CampCamp / Excursions / Excursions

Camp Tuchekoi Gympie– Term 2 after Camp Tuchekoi Gympie– Term 2 after NAPLANNAPLAN very muddy…..old clothes…..drink bottles…….LABEL very muddy…..old clothes…..drink bottles…….LABEL EVERYTHING ……sleeping bag covers, white socks, EVERYTHING ……sleeping bag covers, white socks,

towels and raincoats. LET THEM PACK THE BAG!towels and raincoats. LET THEM PACK THE BAG!

St Helena Island Term 1 – St Helena Island Term 1 – Wed in Wed in Week 4 NL/ Week 5 TB – volunteer parents needed Week 4 NL/ Week 5 TB – volunteer parents needed ( 1 per class)( 1 per class)

Beenleigh Gold Rush – Term 3Beenleigh Gold Rush – Term 3

Liaison ParentsLiaison Parents 5 Bodkin: 5 Bodkin: 5 Lynch: 5 Lynch: 5 Nolan:5 Nolan: 5 Treacy:5 Treacy:

Year 5 Coordinator: Mel McEvoyYear 5 Coordinator: Mel McEvoy

Catering – Year 5 Mass; BBQ’s at football; Grandparents’ Day; End of Year Ceremony

Father’s Day Stall donations or presents?

Finally….Finally…. Thank you for attendingThank you for attending

Formal Parent Teacher interviews will be Formal Parent Teacher interviews will be held in Week 5 of Term 1 so that we may held in Week 5 of Term 1 so that we may discuss your son’s start to the year discuss your son’s start to the year (these are (these are optional)optional)

Please fill in a little note at the back of the Please fill in a little note at the back of the room before you leave and pop it in the room before you leave and pop it in the box on the way outbox on the way out