KINDERGARTEN PARENT INFORMATION SESSION FOR 2013

Expectations for the first year of school.

Timetable Information

Library Day – Monday (library bag)

Sport Day – Thursday (sports uniform)

Art Lessons – pencil case with textas, glue,

pencils.

Computer Lessons –

Scripture - Thursday

Assembly – Friday (odd weeks)

School Times

8:30 – Teacher on duty 8:55 am - School Begins 11:00 – 11:20 – Recess 1:30- 2:15 – Lunch 3:00 – School ends Please note: If your child is late or needs to be

picked up early you must go to the school office for a late pass or an early leavers pass.

If you pick your child up late you must come to the school office to collect them and sign the late book.

A Day in Kindergarten

9-00 – 10:00 – Literacy Groups 10:00 – 11:00 – Big Book Reading &

Writing/Jolly Phonics 11:00 – 11:20 – Recess 11:20 – 12:20 – Mathematics 12:20 – 1:20 – Sport, Art, Computer,

Assembly, etc 1:30 – 2:15 – Lunch 2:15 – 3:00 HSIE, Science, Social Skills,

PDHPE Community Languages

Literacy groups are taught in

short, sharp explicit lessons of

10 minutes in both reading

and writing.

Small groups of 3-4 students

work with the teacher on

reading/writing tasks at their

level.

While the teacher works with the small groups the rest of the class rotates around carefully selected literacy activities that target important reading/ writing skills and strategies.

Phonemic awareness, sight words, listening/reading skills, letter formation and recognition etc.

What is L3? Rotating Groups

Literacy Groups

Big Book Writing Program

Concepts about print

1:1 correspondence

Sound/letter recognition

Sight word recognition

Using pictures to support reading

Letter formation Sight word

knowledge Spelling

strategies Finger spacing Simple sentences Basic punctuation

Beginning reading skills: Beginning writing skills:

Jolly Phonics

A fun an interactive phonics program that teaches all 42 sounds and diagraphs.

Multi-Sensory (actions, songs, videos and books)

Students learn 3 new sounds a week and are expected to practise the reading and writing of the sounds at home and school.

The Program: Expectations:

End of year Literacy expectations

Reading at or above level 10.

Understanding of what they read (comprehension)

Develop skills and strategies for reading unknown texts.

Reads known sight words.

Letter/sound knowledge Phonemic Awareness

Independently writes a simple text with correct punctuation.

Uses known spelling strategies when writing.

Sight word vocabulary. Correct letter formation. Knowledge of text types

(recounts, information reports, procedures etc)

Letter/sound relationships

Reading Writing

Mathematics at BWPS

Three 1 hour Number lessons each week (addition, subtraction, counting on, number identification etc)

Two 1 Hour strand lessons each week (shapes, length, measurement, patterns etc)

Combination of hands on, written, group and individual activities.

End of year expectations

Count to 30. Represent numbers to 20

(pictures, objects, numerals etc). Give number before and after to

30. Model addition, subtraction,

multiplication and division using objects.

Understands and correctly uses the term ‘half’.

Recognise, describe and continue patterns that increase and decrease.

Skip counting and counting on.

Compare and arrange objects by identifying length, area, volume, capacity and mass.

Name the days of the week and seasons.

Order events. Tell the time on the hour (o’clock) Use data and objects to create

graphs and interpret data to answer questions.

Sort, describe and draw 2D shapes. Recognise 3D objects. Give and follow positional directions.

Number Expectations Strand Expectations

Homework

Given out Monday – handed in Friday. Parents are expected to complete the

checklist on the homework each night to support their child’s learning.

Homework activities reflect the content taught in class each week.

Reading Eggs and Mathletics passwords handed out approx week 6. Expected to access these programs from home as well as school.

Home Reading

Home Reading is an important program that supports your child’s reading.

10 – 15 minutes each night. Essential to practise the skills and

strategies taught and used in class. Make sure you fill in your child’s yellow

reading log each night.

Reading Log

Reading Demonstration Level 1

Reading Demonstration Level 10

Assessment/Reporting

Term 1: Best Start assessment, Diagnostic Math test, writing samples, reading levels and best start tracking.

Term 2: Reading levels, Diagnostic Maths test, sight words, writing sample and Best Start tracking. (Reports to parents)

Term 3: Reading levels, sight words, writing sample, Best Start tracking.

Term 4: Reading levels, Diagnostic Maths test, sight words, writing sample and Best Start tracking. (Reports to parents)

BEST START

Provides information that supports teachers in meeting students’ individual learning needs.

Provides parents and caregivers with feedback on what their child can do, and how they can best support their child’s learning.

Assists the monitoring of student learning throughout the school years.

Best Start

Student’s school entry skills and understandings in literacy and numeracy

Critical aspects in each area, as determined by research.

Best Start is inclusive. All children will have the opportunity to participate.

The Assessment will provide critical information for teaching and learning programs that meet the individual needs of students.

Assesses Why?

What skills does Best Start Assess?

Reading textWritingSpeakingComprehensionConcepts about print Phonics Phonemic Awareness

Counting (numeral recognition and forward number word sequences)

Counting as a problem solving process

Pattern recognition

Literacy Numeracy

Communication

We believe open and honest communication between teachers and parents is important for successful student learning.

We will be communicating with you through notes, telephone calls and parent meetings throughout the year.

Please feel free to speak with us regarding any questions or concerns.

To make an appointment time contact the school office on 9790 6158.

Questions?