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Page 1: 2014 Exploration Syndicate Info Evening

Welcome to

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Programme Outline - SJ Welcome and introduction of staff Syndicate Overview Syndicate Philosophy Programmes Catering for Individuals Technicraft Languages Behaviour Management Homework Camp Questions

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Syndicate Overview - SJ

Three single cell classrooms – RT (Kapa), KF (Kylie) and SJ (Sarah)

Composite classes – year 7&8 One home teacher

-But will interact with a number of others, such as, during Languages and Technicraft

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Syndicate Philosophy - SJ

Role models Change Engagement Independence

and responsibility Support Self-confidence Promote and provide opportunities

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Focus on quality Numeracy and Literacy programmes

Inquiry based learning and thinking skills Fitness, P.E. and sport – focus on participation as

well as competition Weekly Syndicate “Gumboot” Challenges Lexile reading programme Planning that specifically targets Y7&8s :Includes (amongst other units): DARE to make aChoice, Positive Puberty, Careers..choice

Programmes - KF

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PROVIDING MULTIPLE OPPORTUNITIES

Otago Problem Solving Maths Challenge Mathswell NIWA – Science and Technology Fair (alternate years) Kids Lit Quiz Sport opportunities Media Team Syndicate Assembly team Extension programmes ICAS competitionsETC….

Catering for individuals - KF

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Goal setting Reading groups Numeracy Project grouping Spelling groupings PHINK Parent Tutor Reading Teacher Aide support RTLit/RTLB

Catering for individuals - KF

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Technicraft - RTBrandon Intermediate: Wednesdays from 8:45 until 12:45

• Music• Visual Art• Hard Materials• Soft Materials• Food Technology

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Spanish (RT), French (SJ), Japanese (KF)

45 minutes per week in mixed classes

10 lessons per language Levels 1 & 2 (y7&8) Informed choice of language subject

at secondary school Te Reo integrated in class programmes

Languages - RT

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Merits and the Discovery School badge

Taking Responsibility Programme (T.R.P.) Bully survey, emails R.T.L.B.

Behaviour Management - SJ

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Homework Grid - SJ• Given out fortnightly on Mondays

– due Friday• Includes DAILY spelling, reading

and numeracy practise• Other activities do not have to

be completed each day• Project/Assignment tasks given • Parents initial the homework

tasks in boxes provided.

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*Read a variety of books

(parents, please initial each box)

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Be read to by another member of the f amily

Physical activity (i.e.: f ootball match or dance lesson) ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

* Learn basic facts/complete Maths activities _________________________________________________________________________________ (parents, please initial each box)

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Teach your parents something you have been taught at school, such as a Math’s concept. Concept taught:__________________________ Parent comment:_________________________ ______________________________________

Play a game with an adult Game:_________________________________ Adult(s):_______________________________

*Learn spelling words ____________________________________________ (parents, please initial each box)

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Assignments / project research ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ __

Title(s)/Author(s): Text(s):

Read by:

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Camp MAKAHIKA – Monday, 3rd March to Thursday, 6th March.

Flying fox, high ropes course, confidence course, water activities; such as river crossings, swimming, tramping and bushcraft, overnight stay in the bush, rock climbing, abseiling, orienteering and more.

Excellent team building and E.O.T.C. experience.

Camp - KF

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