1. Grade 5, AST About Mr. Connelly Philosophy How the class works
Homework
Electronics
Literacy and ESOL
How you can help
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Grade 5, AST

2. Tom Connelly Education
Bachelor Degree from Monash University, Melbourne.
Graduate Diploma of Education from Latrobe University, Melbourne.
Registered by the Victorian Institute of Teaching, Australia.
Experience
Two years teaching in Australian primary schools.
Six years teaching in Japan, including two years in local schools and four years at Tokyo Korean School.
This is my fourth year at AST.

3. What is my philosophy?
We do not know what challenges our children will face in the future.
Students need:
Confidence Risk-taking Social skills
Passion Creativity Uniqueness
Yong Zhao
 Integrated, inquiry units of work.
Learning, not grades. (1-5 system)
Cooperation, not competition.
Open-ended tasks.

4. No stunned mullets or blank paper!
My mottos
Make mistakes.
Three then me.
No stunned mullets or blank paper!

5. How does the class work? Day one and two.
Math, Literacy, Science/Social Studies.
ES Captains, and Publicity Officers.
Table teams.
Class rules.
Conflict strategies.
Snack food.
English only in the classroom and playground – reasons.

6. AST policy: 45-55 min. per night not including reading.
Homework
1. Read for at least 30 minutes every day. (Language)
2. Study the spelling words.
3. Ten vocabulary sentences.
4. Khan Academy Math (
5. Challenge.
AST policy: min. per night not including reading.

7. Electronics
Computer/pad at home
Electronics at school

8. Literacy and ESOL
Lexile levels
ESOL program

9. How can I help Mr. Connelly?
Sleep! hours.
Children to arrive on time.
Check the blog – fiveast.wordpress.com
Check home reading etc.
Homework – help a little.
Contact me in case of problems. /LINE or face-to-face meetings are best. Miss Amy can translate.

10. How can I help my child? Maintain home language.
Independence – do things for themselves,
solve own problems, chores.
Talk about the news, other issues.
Help with shopping.
Visit museums etc.
Cook together.
Art and crafts.
Sport.

11. FAQ Yes, the kids can understand my Australian accent.
No, they don’t pick it up (much).
Who to ask?
Chinese and after-school – Ms. Evelyn
Bus or lunch – GAO
Other - me

12. Questions?