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Programme Outline - SJ Syndicate Overview Syndicate Philosophy Providing Multiple Opportunities Programmes Technicraft Languages Gumboot Challenges and Literacy Pro

Reading programme Behaviour Management Homework Camp Makahika Treemendous Grant Questions

Syndicate Overview - SJ Three single cell classrooms – NK (Nicky

Kenny), ND (Natalie Dale) and SJ (Sarah Jenner)

Michele Saunders – part time Composite classes – Year 7&8 One home room teacher

-Students will be taught by a number of other teachers, such as during syndicate rotations, Languages and Technicraft

Syndicate Philosophy - SJ

Independence and responsibility

Role models Engagement Self-confidence Promote and provide opportunities Change Resilience and tolerance Prepare for college years and beyond

Otago Problem Solving Maths Challenge Mathswell NIWA – Science and Technology Fair (alternate years)/ Technology Challenges Kids’ Lit Quiz Sport opportunities Cultural – Kapo Kapo, Art groups,Choir.. Syndicate Assembly team/Monitor responsibilities Extension programmes ICAS competitions ETC….

Providing Multiple Opportunities - SJ

Focus on quality Numeracy and Literacy programmes (ability based groups)

Inquiry based learning, student agency, use of ICT and thinking skills

Fitness, P.E. and sport – focus on participation as well as competition

Planning that specifically targets Y7&8s :Includes (amongst other units): DARE to make a

Choice, Positive Puberty, Careers..choice

Programmes - SJ

Continued.. (ND)• Weekly Syndicate

“Gumboot” Challenges

• Literacy Pro – Reading Programme

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

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

Spanish (NK), French (SJ), German (ND)

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 - in class programmes

Languages - NK

Merits and the Discovery School badge

Taking Responsibility Programme (T.R.P.)

Behaviour Management – MS

Homework Grid - SJ• Given out fortnightly on Mondays

– due Friday

• Includes DAILY spelling, reading and numeracy practise/basic facts

• Project/Assignment tasks given

• Parents initial the homework tasks in boxes provided on the term grid.

Camp Makahika – Monday, 29th February to Thursday,3rd March.

Flying fox, high ropes course, confidence course, river crossings, river swimming, tramping and overnight stay in the bush, Abseiling and rock climbing (outdoor wall), Adventure Based Learning, Orienteering, and more.

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

Camp - SJ