1. Parent Information Evening
Welcome to 6W’s
Parent Information Evening
Wednesday 15th February 2017
6:30pm – 7:30pm

2. Individuality Diversity Personal Respect Life Long Learning
Mrs Kate Wilson
Individuality Diversity Personal Respect Life Long Learning

5. 6W Timetable 2017 CAFE PE MUSIC ENGLISH Word Study Writing MATHS
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
8:45 – 9:15
ASSEMBLY
Spelling Activities/Grammar/Daily Writing/Social Skills PE
Spelling Test
Mark Homework
9:15 – 9.45
Spelling /Homework/Daily Writing/Social Skills
English
Vocabulary extension
English Unit Work
MUSIC
9.45 – 10.15
CAFE
10:15 – 10:45
ENGLISH
Word Study
Writing
10:45 – 10:55
 Eating in School – Instruction Time 
10:55 – 11:35
Lunch
11:35 – 12:05
11.35
Library Computer Lab
MATHS
Technology/Enrichment
12:05 – 12.35
Library Borrowing until 12.20
12.35 – 1.05
1:05 – 1:15
 Eating in School – Duty Time 
1:15 – 1:45
Snack Break
1:45 – 2:20
LOTE
History
Science
Geography
Art/Enrichment
2:20 – 2:55

6. Timetable Library Borrowing – Mondays LOTE – Mondays, PE – Wednesdays
Music - Wednesdays

7. Social Skills and Class Rewards
Aspley East Values
6W’s class rules.
point challenge.
Senior Leaders

8. Goals English Maths Reading Other Mrs Wilson has goals too!
The children have set goals for this term which will be reviewed at the end of the term.
English
Maths
Reading
Other
Mrs Wilson has goals too!

9. English Read Read Read Key Learning Areas
Year level spelling, grammar, vocabulary and punctuation will be taught, with some students on a modified list.
Daily Writing, - Proof Reading
Grammar – some whole class some individual or small group.
CAFÉ Reading - Peer Reading – Read to Self – Comprehension Cards
Literacy Groups – developing and reinforcing reading and research skills in preparation for high school.
Poetry Appreciation.
Major text types to be covered include: persuasive texts and advertising, short stories, novel study, information report
Word Study Group – focus on spelling skills, dictionary skills
Read Read Read

10. Mathematics Key Learning Areas
Mathematics will be taught in class using the ACARA mathematics program and will be supported by the C2C resources
Each strand of the mathematics syllabus will be covered across each semester.
Students will be grouped for Maths which will ensure the lessons are targeted towards their level of ability. They might have another yr6 teacher who will be responsible for their Maths lessons three sessions per week for the year.
Class group will also focus on problem solving strategies and revision.
Mathletics

11. Science Key Learning Area
Ms Zoe Quinell
Science
Biology – Microorganisms, Fair Tests with mould;
Electricity;
Natural Disasters;
Chemistry.

12. Key Learning Area History Migrants
Investigating the Federation of Australia
Time Line – 1800 onwards
Primary and Secondary sources.
Migrants

13. Geography Key Learning Area
Mapping skills
Exploring Australia’s place in a diverse world.
Analysing data.
The Asian Region.

14. Australian Inventions
Key Learning areas
Technology
Australian Inventions
Natural Disasters
The Arts
Visual Arts – colour and line, painting styles
Drama
Dance

15. Homework Spelling Words Reading Mathematics English
Given out each Monday and due each Friday.
Library Borrowing
day is Monday
(Please ensure they have a waterproof library bag)

16. Preparing for High School. Organisation and Work Ethic
Your child is encouraged to maintain a strong work ethic by:
setting high expectations for themselves
finding ways they ”can” instead of excuses as to why they “can’t”.
taking responsibility for their own actions.
trying their best at all times
taking pride in the presentation of their work
developing time management skills in preparation for their transition to high school
asking for help when necessary
Reward for Effort

17. Housekeeping Organisation – note pockets Healthy Food Break Absences
Enrichment Program - 4 days this term
Buddies – Year 1
Pen Licences.

18. Camp Maroon Outdoor Education Centre
The adventure activities available at Maroon OEC include: canoeing, kayaking, raft building, climbing tower, abseiling, rock-climbing, high ropes, low ropes, orienteering/navigation activities, bushwalking and camping.

19. Some Bits and Pieces
Whole school incursion – Being Brave – Friday17th February
Arts Excellence Day at Aspley High School – Tuesday 28th February
Year 6 Team Building Development Day – Wednesday 1st March
Enrichment Program– begins in Week 6, 7, 8, 9
Assembly – Monday mornings 8:45 sharp
Parent Teacher Interviews Term 1: Week 7 & 8 book on SOBS
Cross Country – Tuesday 28th March
Easter Hat Parade and last day of term 1 – 31st March
Athletics Carnival
Chinese Cultural Day
A Factor Competition
Year Six Camp – Term 4 – Week 4 – Maroon Outdoor Education Centre
Life Education Visit
Graduation
Swimming Carnival

20. Missing in Action

21. Contacting Me
Mrs Kate Wilson