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HOW TO BE GREAT IN LOWER SCHOOL

HOW TO BE GREAT IN LOWER SCHOOL. veronica. sutton@education.wa.edu.au. Welcome. A time of changes. Physical , emotional, structural. Physical Changes. Adolescence Brain theory Peers Anti authority. Emotional. Defining self Moving to autonomy Strong influence of culture

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HOW TO BE GREAT IN LOWER SCHOOL

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  1. HOW TO BE GREAT IN LOWER SCHOOL veronica. sutton@education.wa.edu.au

  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 1500 students • 8 learning areas • Physically large campus • Lots more adults, teachers, support staff, admin.

  6. Curriculum What students study: • English • Maths • Science • HASS • Japanese or Mandarin • Options: drama, design and technology, arts, ICT • 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 • Organisation Skills • Social 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 • Community nurses – Bonnie & Ros • Jennifer Nelson -chaplain • Martin Emery -School psychologist • Tina Nottle – Lower School Coordinator • Veronika Sutton Associate Principal LS

  10. Communication • Email • webpage • Coordinators • Year 7 Richelle.Tiedtke@education.wa.edu.au • Read and know the Positive Parents Guide

  11. Homework/Homestudy • 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. • Email 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

  15. Questions?

  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.

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