Stage 3 Classroom Organization Overview
Stage 3 Classroom Organization Overview
Teachers
School Supplies
All students are asked to ensure they have the following supplies in their bags each day:
· Colored and lead pencils
· Blue, Black and Red pens
· 2 Glue sticks
· Textas (optional)
· Ruler
· Scissors
· Dictionary / Thesaurus (optional)
Curriculum
Curriculum to be covered during the year includes:
English
There are three strands in the teaching of English.
? Reading: There will be daily opportunities to read. The children will be working on novel studies. These books will remain at school and are not to be taken home.
? Writing: There will be daily opportunities to explore and create different text types.
? Speaking & Listening: Speech making skills will be developed throughout the year.
Mathematics
The strands in Mathematics are Space, Measurement, Number, Patterns and Algebra, Data and Working Mathematically.
Mental computation and problem solving skills will be developed through daily practice. ‘Hands On’ activities will be used throughout the program to supports students learning.
Science and Technology
This curriculum area explores natural and made environments by investigating, designing and making and using technology. Topics to be covered this year include:
? Switched on (Electricity) – Term One
? Growing and Changing – Term Three
Human Society and Its Environment (HSIE)
This is the study of Change and Continuity, Culture, Environments, Social Systems and Structures. Topics to be covered this year include:
? Asia– Term Two
? Government in Australia – Term Four
Technology
The children will participate in Cooperative Learning once a week as a grade with their classroom teachers. This will entail research skills and computer skills.
Each class will spend one hour per week in the computer lab with their teachers. Where possible, technology will be integrated in various curriculum areas.
Personal Development, Health and Physical Education
The curriculum area focuses on growing and changing as well as the choices that we make. This will include the Protective Behaviour Program.
The children will receive a sport lesson once a week where skills will be taught in various sports including Tee-ball, Basketball, Athletics, Cricket, Touch Football and Netball. A variety of activities will also be used for daily fitness such as running, circuits, games, skipping and relays.
Creative and Practical Arts
This curriculum area includes the areas of
? Art
? Music
? Drama
? Dance
Whenever possible they are integrated activities.
Creative Arts will be part of our program once a week for an hour on Friday.
Homework
Homework will alternate between term projects and weekly contracts. Please remember that homework should not be a burden for you or your child. Contact us if there are any problems in this area. Homework will be sent home every week and is to be handed in on Fridays.
Reading
Each child is expected to borrow from the library. The children are encouraged to read these books for their home reading. It is expected that each child reads for at least 20 minutes every night.
How you can help
? If you have any problems or concerns, please organise a meeting with your child’s class teacher – this can be done by sending in a note with your child or contacting the school’s office.
? It is important that we be made aware of any medical information about your child. This information will help us to better meet the needs of your child.
? We also need to be informed in writing of any changes in travelling arrangements. This information helps us to ensure the safe arrival home of your child.
? If your child is absent from school we need to receive a written note explaining the absence. This is a legal requirement.
? We have a number of children at school who have life threatening allergies. In order to ensure their safety we ask that you do not send any food containing sesame seeds or nut products to school.
