year 5 information evening educating the whole person for the whole of life
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Year 5 Information
Evening
Educating the whole person for the whole of life
Educating the whole person for the whole of life
Our School Vision:
To educate the whole person for the whole of life
To assist each student to develop the Qualities of a
Lowther Hall Girl
Educating the whole person for the whole of life
Early years
Educating the whole person for the whole of life
Senior Years
Educating the whole person for the whole of life
What about the middle?
Educating the whole person for the whole of life
Our School Vision for the middle years:• A school!• An open entry school• Whole person– Learning– Expectations– Discipline– Social & emotional
wellbeing• Working in partnership
Educating the whole person for the whole of life
A journey in a partnership of trust
Educating the whole person for the whole of life
Common Fears at Year 5:- Gaps in learning- Not enough support- Not enough extension- Not enough opportunities- Too competitive- Not competitive enough- My child overlooked- School priorities have
changed- Not the right school for Yr 7
Educating the whole person for the whole of life
A journey in a partnership of trust
Educating the whole person for the whole of life
A journey in a partnership of trust
We need to try to…• Communicate directly• Check accuracy of
information – find out• Ask• Follow up concerns• Persist if we get it wrong
We need to avoid…• Assuming that one
person’s experience will also be mine
• Assuming ill intent• Acting without
knowledge• Social media
Educating the whole person for the whole of life
A few tips for further down the path• This is the year to set yourself up for the adolescent
journey!
• Your daughter is changing and so is your relationship with her– Hormones– Autonomy and separation from parents– Brain development – more risk, less regulation!
Educating the whole person for the whole of life
A few tips for further down the path• This is the year to set yourself up for the adolescent
journey!
• Your daughter is changing and so is your relationship with her– Hormones– Autonomy and separation from parents– Brain development – more risk, less regulation!– Higher demand and expectation
Pastoral Care Proceduresat Lowther Hall
Belinda Sobey
Junior School Pastoral Care Coordinator
Pastoral Care at Lowther Hall• What does it involve and why is it so important?• Why is it so essential to work closely with families to
ensure effective outcomes? • Students with strong social and emotional skills can
better:Develop positive relationshipsRecognise and regulate emotionsDevelop resilience and self worthResolve conflict and work effectively in teams
Current Programs• Circle Time sessions• Weekly Skills 4 Life Sessions• Review:
‘How do we address the social and emotional learning of our girls both formally through explicit
pedagogy and teaching of strategies and informally through the development of our whole school
culture, organisation and structures that reinforce these essential understandings, skills and
competencies’
Student Welfare Team• Mrs Allison Prandolini, Deputy Principal, Head of Junior School
• Ms Kirsten Winkett, School Chaplain
• Mrs Amanda Caffyn and Ms Annie Yang, School Psychologists
• Miss Sally O’Connor, Learning Strategies Coordinator
• Mrs Belinda Sobey, Pastoral Care Coordinator
Process for Referral• Raise concerns as soon as they arise• Discuss issue with her classroom teacher• The Student Welfare team will discuss the best
way to assist your daughter and family, be it through individual support, or by writing a referral for additional support
Restorative Practices• Approaches that facilitate productive discussion between those
who have been harmed and those who have caused it. Action learning for students.
• Moving away from the punitive approach, focus on accountability• Proactive- Circle Time• Reactive- Restorative Conversations Why this approach?To support our goal of helping our girls feel a sense of belonging, connectedness and a sense of security and safety, which in turn can enhance her academic outcomes.
Year 5 Classroom Teachers
Miss Lacey-Rae GarnerMr Robert Deguara
Rights and Responsibilities of 5DWe should.• not go onto apps that are not school approved or inappropriate to the task • not exclude people from group chats or games• act appropriately, respect people’s feelings, belongings and opinions• pay attention to anyone that is speaking in the class and not interrupt when someone
is talking• not be afraid to have a growth mindset, step out of our comfort zone and take on a
new challenge• treat people the way we want to be treated so they feel welcomed and safe• try our best, to be confident, think positively, and learn from our mistakes and let
other’s do the same
Rights and Responsibilities of 5RRespect the environment, each other, each other’s property and privacy Listen to, and care for everyone Create a comfortable and safe classroom Use the Qualities of a Lowther Hall Girl to help us achieve our goals Maintain a growth mindset to strive for our best
Homework
Friday to Friday 40 minutes per night
Reading nightlyPersonal learning goals
(reading / writing / maths / spelling)Mathletics – needs based (online) Integrated studies project – mainly publishing If there are any concerns / confusion please email usNote from home if work is not completed
Birthdays
• No cupcakes or other gifts
• Birthday card from the school
• Gift from Ms Rhodes
Absences
• Please contact the office absence line if your child is unable to attend school.
• Notify the Principal in writing if you are planning to take your school out of school during school time at least one month prior to ask permission.
• Parents are responsible for ensuring work missed is completed during the time away from school.
• It is the expectation that families do not take holidays during school terms.
CAMP
-28th – 30th October, Narmbool Lodge in Ballarat -An information evening will be in Term 4-More details will be provided at this time.-The camp focuses on the environment and sustainability.
Student Planner / DWYear 5 Planner • Goals • Personal reminders / messages
Year 5 Digital Workbook• Student Work Samples – not necessarily finished or
published pieces• Homework submission
• Reading log• Blog • Other
iPads• Acceptable Use Agreement- signed by students
• Personal NOT private• Enhancing learning, not replacing it.• A list of approved apps is located on the Weebly.• Make an agreement with your daughter surrounding time
allowed on the device at home. This will vary for each household.• Appropriate content including music
• Parent Information Night - 17th March
Developing 21st Century Learners
Focus on developing • Content knowledge• Critical thinking and problem solving• Collaboration skills• Communication • Learning how to learn • Academic mindset • Independent learners
Year 5 WeeblyIt contains:• Daily / Weekly / Term events • 5D / 5R class pages – learning foci• Homework • Work samples • Year level class messages and reminders• Access to resources / apps / programs
Login details:http://year5.lowtherhall.vic.edu.au/
Password: ferret052015
Class Structure• Whole class focus to begin (learning intention articulated and tasks
explained)• Teacher works with small groups or short individual conferences
(based on student’s point of need and pre course testing)• Students are undertaking independent work (which may be
individual or group)• Small groups are fluid and based on the assessed needs of students• Diagnostic testing tools inform our teaching and classroom structure• Concludes with reflection time• Assessment and reporting based on post testing and student work
samples
Literacy
Literacy concepts:
• Reading• Writing• Speaking and Listening
Handwriting and spelling will be explicitly taught with practise as part of the weekly homework schedule.
NumeracyMaths concepts:
• Number and Algebra• Measurement and Geometry• Statistics and Probability
Problem Solving• reasoning, thinking, investigating, communicating,
reflecting
Buddies• Leadership training• Role model of good behaviour• No purchased gifts for each other
Integrated Studies
Term 1- Learning to Learn (Health)
Term 2 – The Australian Colonies (History)
Term 3 – One Giant Leap for Mankind (Science)
Term 4 – Amazing Adaptations (Science)
Year 5
Mrs Allison PrandoliniDeputy Principal,
Head of Junior School
Moving into the Middle Years
What are your hopes for your daughter?
• To be respectful• To have good social skills• To achieve her personal best• To be successful• To be well liked• To demonstrate good behaviour
What can you expect from your daughter and her friends?
• Respectful interactions• Polite use of good manners• Safe play and interactions• Resilience when things go wrong• Challenges• Testing of boundaries
Common issues for Year 5 families• The use of her iPad• Setting boundaries• Developing good habits early• Working with her• Questioning her
Organisation• Extra curricular activities• Monitoring down time• Using her planner• Preparedness for her day at school• The importance of sleep• Homework should not be a battle• Do not rescue your daughter
Student Leadership• We believe each girl is a leader• She can work with others and take the lead• Year 5 focus-– Supportive friend– Good team member– Confidence in herself– Exploring strengths and challenges
How can you assist?• Talk to you daughter regularly and deeply• Examine elements of how to be a good friend
and a good team member– Honesty– Generosity– Forgiveness– Loyalty– Presence
Your Daughter is ChangingShe will need…• Rest and reassurance• 1:1 time with parents individually• Calm parenting• Optimism• Growth mindset• Opportunities to make mistakes
To Conclude
What can you do?Home School Partnerships• We will always try our best…have faith• Assume confidence in the school and in your
daughter• Be informed- read The Bulletin, attend Open
Classrooms, keep in contact with the teacher• Be optimistic- “The way our parents talk to us
becomes our inner voice” Martin Seligman