Transcript Year 6 2009

Year 6 2015
Teachers this year
 Elsa
Deane-French classes
 Amy Dean-English classes
 Ahmed ChaoucheMathematics and Science
(SVT) in French
 Marilyn Howell-Health
General
We are happy to discuss your child, however
please ring the Primary Office for an
appointment or contact us through the
communication book.
 Supervision does not start before 8.30am,
however please try to ensure your child is
on time for class. After school care does
not go beyond 6.00pm.
 Students need to be in full school uniform
at all times and to wear a proper hat when
outside.
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French classes and French assessment….
In Year 6:
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Homework is given and assessed regularly.
When homework is not done a note will come home
from us.
Assessments and homework will be written in your
child’s cahier de textes and on the cahier de textes
online.
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Each term, your child will receive a French report
(bulletin) which follows the French conseil de
classe.
Homework online
(French and English)
Check online the homework and what has
been done in class on :
http://lyceefrancoaustralien-efs.org/
English homework will be set fortnightly and
will also come home in homework books on a
grid and any additional sheet work.
French Class : Maths
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The main goal of the mathematics course in Year 6
is to solidify, enrich and structure basic knowledge.
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1st semester is for revision of the mathematical
concepts :
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Numbers and operations in Term 1 ;
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Fractions and proportionality in Term 2
2nd semester will be related to measurement in
Term 3 (perimeter and surface) and geometry in
Term 4
French Class : Maths
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Each student has 2 notebooks (one for lessons and
one for exercises), 1 text book and 1 activity book.
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Basically, we start by a lesson. Then, we do many
exercises linked to the lesson (in class and at
home). When enough exercises have been done,
students will be assessed on what they have just
studied before.
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Assessments are glued at the end of their exercise
notebook and marks are available online on Pronote
French Class : Science
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SVT ("Sciences de la Vie et de la Terre'', Life and
Earth Science) is a new subject for students which
is very interesting because it is linked to a lot of
topics of their daily life.
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During the 1st Semester, students will discover the
environment and living organisms.
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Then, during 2nd Semester, we will study the origin
of living matter, the processes of human nutrition
and the unity and diversity of living beings.
French Class : Science
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Each student has one text book and one notebook.
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Basically, we do different activities (experiments
when possible, manipulations, observations and
documents’ study). After each activity, we have a
part of lesson. When all the lesson is done,
students are assessed on it.
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Assessments are glued at the end of their notebook
and marks are available online on Pronote
French class: French
• French class material :
1 folder in which we file the lessons and
exercises : the folder is divided in sections
(texts study /comprehension, grammar,
conjugation, vocabulary, oral presentations,
tests)
1 French Textbook
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This semester we will focus on the study of
narrative texts and poetry. We have started
our first unit on Tales.
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In the second semester the study of the
French language will continue along with work
on narrative texts and the study of important
texts from the history program.
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Please check Your Parents Overview booklet
for more detailed information
History and Geography- French
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This year we will study the period of Antiquity including
Egypt, Greek and Roman civilisations.
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The curriculum of geography deals firstly with the study of
population and settlement.
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Second semester will be devoted to the study of urban and
rural landscapes, metropolis and low density landscapes.
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We have started a bilingual geography unit about
Francophonie and AEFE schools around the world. We will
have a special assembly about Francophonie in W7.
English classes
Spelling- taken from themes, personal
errors, NSW Core list, SA Spelling.
Spelling strategies and word groups
are taught. Spelling homework is
fortnightly
Reading- guided reading sessions in
class. Reading at home is expected
daily
Genres- across the year, exposition,
information report, procedure, recount,
explanation and narrative are explored
Grammar-this is taught explicitly through
writing genre sessions and incidentally
across all subjects
Comprehension- comprehension is
integrated into all possible subject
areas and there is a weekly
comprehension session
Social Science
The components that make up Social Science this
Semester are;
• Behind The News- a program based on the news and
current affairs
• A Geographical inquiry based unit on Francophonie
countries and AEFE schools across the world
• A study of Australia and the people of Australia, in
the lead up to Federation
Homework
Homework is compulsory.
It is part of the
curriculum and if it is
not done, your child is
at a huge disadvantage.
Various tasks and assignments are
set regularly and are essential in
preparation
for High School.
Homework and notes can be found in
student’s carry cases
Technology
Sensitive use of search engines such as Google
 Revision of Publisher/Powerpoint/Excel
 Use of all the features of Word
 Students will be completing a design based
technology project that examines modern
technologies and builds advertising campaigns
around their own product.
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Mathematics- English
• Prime, composite and
triangular numbers
• Estimation through
operations
• Place value
• Probability
• Data
• Translations, reflections and
rotations
• Fractions, decimals and
percentages (Complementing
French maths)
• 3D Shape
Science- English
Science in Semester One will
consist of exploring:
• Electricity and circuits
• Forensic Sciences- an
introduction
Physical Education and Sport
Sport will consist of:
• Sport activities and team games with Elsa Deane.
• Relevant preparation for athletics carnivals, cross
country carnivals.
The Arts
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Band
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Alternate Band activities- African drumming
program as well as English Visual Arts
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Visual Art-Semester 1- experimentation with a
variety of techniques and styles, using different
mediums. For example; paper folding, sketching,
interpreting famous artworks into a personal piece
Health
Marilyn will teach Health.
This includes:
 Knowing Yourself
 Conflict Resolution
 Healthy eating and living and media
 Puberty (Semester 2)
Camp
The camp is at Long Beach from 30 March1 April
The outcomes for the camp are:
 to develop a strong rapport between the
teachers and students of Year 6
 to further develop initiative and leadership
programs
 to enhance our sporting program
 To engage in activities that challenge the
students, both mentally and physically
We are expecting appropriate behaviour
from the students
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Year 6 Shirts
• Shirts will be a navy shirt in 2015 with white
edging and a logo designed by students
• Shirt orders will commence in the coming
weeks and students will be able to wear their
shirts throughout the year
• Mulitple shirts may be ordered
• Keep in mind growth spurts when ordering
• More information to come soon 
Class Expectations
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Class Rules: they have been discussed
and negotiated with the students and
contracts have been made. They are
consistent across all Year 6 classes
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The contract explaining the student
agreement will need to be signed by both
student and parents/carers
Contract Word document
French Radio
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Julien Dugas will help supervise the French
radio program. It is broadcasted every
Wednesday from 4.00 to 5 pm in the CMS radio
premises.
Student are expected to attend the program.
It's a great opportunity to express themselves
in French and participate in such an innovative
experience.
Information will be given on how to rule the
program (choosing a topic to talk about,
choosing a song in French, editing a script ...).
Julien will help the students during preparation
time and will attend the program with them.
Our Kindergarten Buddies
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The support we give our buddies as the oldest in
the Primary school
The students will be participating in a number of
Educational and social programs throughout the
year
Students will recieve their buddies in the coming
weeks
Students will have a leadership role with their
buddies
Year 6 2015
Grade 6 is a transitional grade. Our aim is to make the students
ready to attend Secondary school without difficulties.
Therefore, we will insist on :
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Good working habits ( revising lessons regularly, doing
homework)
Good behaviour (listening to the teacher, listening to each
others, respecting everyone’s opinion etc)
Independence (using their timetable, bringing the right book
at the right time, bringing homework on the due date,
catching up on a lesson when absent, lunch time eating)
Well maintained books for all the lessons
Helpers
Parents commitee
Questions
Are there any questions
relating to the way Year 6
will operate in 2015?