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

Reading Programme Behaviour Management Homework Camp W.O.P Questions

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

Kenny), ND (Natalie Dale), SJ (Sarah Jenner) and SMe (Stacey Mew)

Part timer – Michele Saunders Composite classes – Year 7&8 One home room teacher

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

Syndicate Philosophy - SJ* Promote and

provide opportunities* Engagement in learning* Role models* Change* Self-confidence* Resilience and tolerance* Prepare for college years and beyond* Independence and responsibility

-Otago Problem Solving Maths Challenges-Mathswell-Kids’ Lit Quiz-NIWA – Science and Technology Fair -Sport opportunities-Tough Guy/Gal Challenge-Cultural – Kapo Kapo (Kapa Haka Group), Art groups,Artsplash Choir, Dancesplash..-Monitor duties – Student Librarian,Medical room officer..ETC….

Providing Multiple Opportunities - SJ

Focus on quality Numeracy and Literacy programmes

Inquiry based learning and thinking skills Digital Environments Student Agency 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.

Programmes - SMe

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) and NZ Sign Language (SMe)

45 minutes per week in mixed classes

1 term per language Informed choice of language subject

at secondary school Te Reo Maori - in class programmes

Languages - NK

Merits and the Discovery School badge

Taking Responsibility Programme (T.R.P.)

Behaviour Management – ND

Homework Grid - SMe

• 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 W.O.P – Tuesday, 28th February to Friday, 3rd March.

Flying fox, caving, high ropes course, confidence course, river kayaking, swimming at the Masterton Pool, tramping and overnight stay in the bush, and more.

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

Camp - SJ