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Moreton Bay Boy’s College
Year 6
Parent Information Night
Thursday 5th February 2009
Miss Helen Nafranowicz and Mr Jack Pincott
Welcome
A warm welcome to all and thank you for
coming.
Our Teaching Philosophy
• We recognise that all children are different and,
therefore, learn differently
• Holistic Approach to education
• A wise teacher encourages parents to be
involved in the learning process
• A passionate teacher strives to learn more
• A great teacher inspires students to achieve their
potential
• A teacher needs to make the learning process
an enjoyable one to inspire lifelong learners
Teaching and Learning in Year 6
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3 Rs - Research, Reasoning, Relationships
Higher order thinking strategies
Critical literacy and numeracy
Deep level knowledge and understanding
High student expectations/intellectually
demanding tasks
• Fostering of social and emotional intelligence
Teaching Strategies
To ensure we match the individual needs of
the students, we use a variety of teaching
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Class and small group instruction
One-to-one teaching
Independent work
Group work (same and mixed ability grouping)
Peer tutoring
Activity/house/seating/friendship-based groups
Units of Work
Term
Focus Question
Topic/Theme
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Does the Earth have the
resilience to survive human
impact?
JASON Project - Resilient
Plant
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How can we work as a team to
conserve our environment?
Murder Under the Microscope
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To be advised
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To be advised
Literacy
Reading for meaning, with fluency and expression
Comprehend texts and complete tasks using higher order
thinking skills
Read independently a wide range of texts on increasingly
challenging topics and can justify own interpretation of ideas,
information and events.
Develop effective communication skills - confidence and
fluency in a variety of situations ranging from prepared to
impromptu speaking
Develop the skills to compose written texts that are fluent
appropriate and effective for a wide range of purposes
Recognise the generic features of text types
Develop proofreading and editing skills
Mathematics
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Number facts and mental mathematical skills
Number applications
Fractions and Decimals
Cash transactions
Patterns and Algebra
Space – 2D and 3D shapes, position
Measurement - length, area, volume, mass, time
Chance and Data
Problem solving
Specialist Teachers
Music
Mr Rob Peterson
Art
Mrs Lynn Joubert
LOTE
Ms Katchia Avenell
RE
Mr Shane McCarthy
Year 6 Camp 2009
Term 1
Emu Gully Camp, Helidon
Monday 16th February – Wednesday 18th
February, 2009
Please arrive at school by 7:45am for an
8:00am departure
Bus will return to MBBC at approximately
2:45pm
Please consult the ‘Packing Checklist’ for
necessary camping items
Behaviour Management
Every student has the right to learn without hindrance and
everyone has a responsibility to make this happen.
• Foundation of Year 6 is based on RESPECT
• Negotiated positive and negative consequences (whole
class/individual)
• Management works from least intrusive to most intrusive
• Expectations are consistent
• Whole College approach (please see Parent Handbook for
flow chart)
Positive Consequences
• Consequences are consistent and fair
• Good choices and positive behaviours
recognised and acknowledged as often as
possible
• 10 signatures in diary = 1 Award Card
• House points – College perpetual trophy
School Houses
• Nicholls – named in honour of Sir Douglas Nicholls
and to affirm MBBC’s commitment to assist our boys to be
young men of faithful service
• Doherty – named in honour of Professor Peter Doherty
to affirm MBBC’s commitment to academic excellence
• Dunlop – named in honour of Sir Edward ‘Weary’
Dunlop because he embodied the qualities the College
seeks to develop in the young men at MBBC
• Flynn – named in honour of Reverend John Flynn to
recognise MBBC’s commitment to Christian education
You Can Do It!
Keys to Success
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Confidence
Persistence
Organisation
Getting Along
Food
• Nut-free College
• Food consumed before and during school has a profound
effect on students’ ability to concentrate and be prepared
for learning
• Please ensure your child eats a substantial breakfast and
nutritious snacks throughout the day so we have the best
chance of maximising his learning opportunities
Homework
Daily and weekly homework tasks are set at the
beginning of each week.
Homework is to be completed, daily or weekly, and presented at
school the following morning for marking and monitoring of
progress
Students are encouraged to seek help with any difficulty or concern
with regard to homework
Spelling Tests are given on Fridays
Class-related projects (research reports, construction of models,
interviews, speaking presentations, class poetry recitals, and so on)
will be set during the year, and will require particular attention
outside of school hours
Students are encouraged to spend a minimum of 30 minutes to
complete homework tasks per night
Reading
• Home reading is a necessary part of each student’s
homework with a minimum of fifteen - twenty minutes
per day being advisable
• Regular reading practice is vital as reading affects every
area of learning. It is important that students are
confident readers who demonstrate a high level of both
fluency and comprehension, which are essential skills
throughout the school years but especially as they
approach high school
• Please encourage your son to see that reading is also a
pleasurable and relaxing habit
• Nightly reading should be recorded in your son’s
homework log and signed off by a parent/carer
Communication
A strong connection between home and school is
vital:
Student Diary: please check daily for reminders and notes
Classroom Newsletters: issued periodically during the year
Emails: [email protected] and
[email protected]
(Please allow 48 hrs for a reply email or phone call)
Parent-Teacher Interviews: Term 1, Week 9: 24 – 26th March 2009
Appointments: secure a time to see either Helen or Jack at a
mutually convenient time
Year 6 website: www.mbbc.qld.edu.au