Middle School 2019 Information Session Our Staff Mrs Jessup/Mrs - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Middle School 2019 Information Session Our Staff Mrs Jessup/Mrs Wentzel- Year 7 PCG and Science Mr De Klerk Year 8 PCG, Mathematics and Technology Mrs Shea- Year 9 PCG, English, The Arts, Woodwork Mrs Abbott- HaSS and Food
Mrs Jessup/Mrs Wentzel- Year 7 PCG and Science Mr De Klerk – Year 8 PCG, Mathematics and
Technology
Mrs Shea- Year 9 PCG, English, The Arts, Woodwork Mrs Abbott- HaSS and Food Technology Mr Modoh – Indonesian Mrs Garside – Visual Arts Jake West- Defence Support Transition Aid Marcus Forsyth- Chaplin NEW Mrs Robertson and Mrs Guy - Education
Support
NEW Mr Allison – Year 9 & 10 HaSS and English Mrs Carter- Middle School Team Leader
Curriculum Subjects
English (6 x 45 minute lessons per week) Mathematics (6 x 45 minute lessons per week) HaSS- History/Geography/Civics and Citizenship/Business and Economics
(5 x 45 minute lessons per week)
Science (5 x 45 minute lessons per week) Physical Education/Health (3 x 45 minute lessons per week) Biblical Studies (1 x 45 minute lesson per week)
The Arts: Visual Art, Drama, Music, Dance (2 x 45 minute
lesson per week)
Year 7 & 8 Rotations/ Year 9 Electives (2 x 45 minute lessons
per week)
SEL/Assembly (1 x 45 minute lesson per week) Service Projects (1 x 45 minute lesson per week) Specialist Learning Area’s (2 x 45 minute lessons per week) Indonesian (1 x 45 minute lesson per week)
Curriculum Subjects
Woodwork- C02 Car Textiles- Sewing Food Technology Web design
Food Technology Textiles- Toy Making Sport Wildlife Park etc
Specialist Learning Areas
Term 1 Options Term 2 Options Term 3 Options Term 4 Options The Arts: Visual – Silk Painting The Arts: Visual – Papier Mache designs The Arts: Visual – The Arts: Visual – Fine The Arts: Music Guitar and keyboard Technology: Leather Products Technology: Fishing Lure designs/Wood work Technology: Jewellery Technology: Healthy Meals Technology- Cake Decorating Technology: Italian Cooking Technology: Christmas Cooking Physical Education: Ball Sports Physical Education: Sailing Technology: Horticulture The Arts: Dance Digital Technology: Mindstorm Robotics Physical Education: BMX Physical Education: Self Defence
1 period per week Journey to adulthood – Preparing them for life Being challenged to develop maturity and confidence Relationships and resilience building Mentors – Finding your child a mentor Boys and Girls separate programs
Batchelor Camp– Date 20th- 22nd Feb, Week 4 Year 7 & 8 Camps– Katherine - Term 3 Year 9 Camp- Larapinta – June Term 2
Year Level Set Work &
Comment 6 20-30mins
Homework reflects work done in class providing consolidation experiences. Assignments are set according to content taught.
7 40mins 8 50mins 9 60mins 10 60mins
All students are expected to complete assigned homework
by the due date.
Electronic recording of homework is encouraged in order
for students to keep track of assessments and homework.
A term assessment calendar is given with estimated due
dates for each assessment.
Homework Centre- Wednesday 3:15-4:00 pm
Extension and acceleration available to students 14 Students will be invited into the Tournament of
Minds Competition in Term 3
To arrive at class prepared with required equipment
To complete assigned work set by each teacher To maintain the school image in the community To follow the 4 E’s school model – Respect, Responsibility,
Maximise learning time and Service
To take care of property - personal, other’s and school To be respectful and truthful at all times Use appropriate language
Detention/Homework Recovery
Detention/Homework recovery runs Monday, Wednesday
and Friday lunchtimes for students that have not completed required classwork, homework or assignments
Students are advised to bring a note from a parent identifying why they have not completed homework or an assignment by the due date.
PCS has a “Zero Tolerance” of bullying. If a child is found to be bullying or being bullied, the
child will immediately be removed from the area where it is taking place and the incident fully investigated.
It is important that your child informs teachers of any
issues in order for teachers to take action.
Middle School Boys Uniform
Middle school shirt Navy cargo shorts Plain white socks Black, closed in shoes One pair of small studs/sleeper earrings
Sports Uniform
House colour PCS sports polo shirt Navy sports knit shorts- ONLY FOR SPORT White socks & black, closed in shoes
No other jewellery is to be worn except a watch. Middle School Girls Uniform
Middle school shirt Navy dress shorts **** Plain white socks Black, closed in shoes One pair of small
studs/sleeper earrings
iPads are loaned to students Educational tool Use at home in open areas Cyber Safety Phones are placed into the
lock boxes in PCG classes
Please email your child’s teachers if you have any subject
related concerns
Email or phone (leave a message with the front office) your
child’s Pastoral Care teacher if you have any general concerns or questions. They will do the same.
Use Compass to help you Your child’s PCG teacher is your first point of contact
Engine Room – Sensory program Class withdrawal programs In class support with teachers assistants Eye testing every 2 years, hearing/auditory processing Judo, swimming and rebounding on a trampoline
Healthy lunch boxes and water intake - Whole foods and less refined,
more water…
After school sports? Fitness Sleep Toxins – what is in it? Depression/anxiety- Check in with your child regularly to be sure they
are emotionally ok… how are they coping with school and friendships
Tutoring