Stage 2/3 2019Parent Information Evening

S2B Bondi with Miss Barbagallo

S2C Copacabana with Mr Cassidy

S3M Mollymook with Mr Monaghan

S3N Narrabeen with Mrs Newton

Communication First port of call is your child’s classroom

teacher.

Communication channels at Kenthurst

Class contact

Direct contact – notes, phone or email the

office

Kenthurst smartphone app

Kenthurst website

Newsletter

P & C Meetings

Please speak to your child’s class teacher for

reliable and accurate information.

Housekeeping Crunch and Sip – piece of fresh fruit or vegetable and

water daily

Recess and Lunch – healthy food encouraged

Note Folders – all notes and money by due date please

Belongings – labelled, students responsibility

Equipment – all items ready each day and replenished when needed

Toys – limit please as can cause issues

Birthday Buckets – ordered through canteen

Morning Bell – students expected by bell and line up quietly outside the Learning Centre

Home bell- students to leave school in a safe manner

Website http://www.kenthurst-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/

Organisation Stage 2 and Stage 3 teachers work collaboratively across their stage.

Stage meetings are held once a week to plan and review teaching programs and assessments.

Term planners and teaching/learning programs are followed by each teacher to ensure the same content is taught across the stages.

Students complete common stage assessments throughout the year;

English – writing, reading fluency and comprehension and areas of mathematics. Assessments are discussed at meetings for CTJ (consistent teacher judgement).

Assessments assist in helping us to know our students and allow for grouping and differentiation for our students.

Learning Intention and Success Criteria stated clearly at the beginning of each lesson.

Self assessment using consistent language e.g. feeling ‘green’, ‘orange’ or ‘red’.

NAPLAN 2019 Dates 14th-16th May

NAPLAN Term 2 for students in Year 3 and Year 5

Students from Kenthurst Public will complete NAPLAN

online again this year.

All NAPLAN will be done online except for Year 3

writing which will be a paper based test.

Assessments include Language Conventions, Writing,

Reading and Numeracy

Further information will be provided to parents closer

to the assessment dates

English

This year Kenthurst Public School’s overarching theme is: Sustainability

The study of English provides students with the skill required to investigate and understand issues of environmental and social sustainability, to communicate information about sustainability, and to advocate action to improve sustainability.

Reading

Writing

Handwriting

Grammar

Talking and Listening – presentations

Spelling – Words Their Way

Words Their Way (WTW) is a developmental spelling,

phonics, and vocabulary program.

Word study teaches students to examine words to

discover:

the regularities, patterns and conventions of the

English language in order to read, write and spell.

Words their Way

Students are assessed and then grouped according

to their spelling needs. E.g. long vowel, blend, suffixes,

Greek and Latin elements.

Students have a new set of words each fortnight.

Teacher explicitly teaches the focus for that set of

words

Word Sorts include Speed sort, Blind sort and Word

Hunt.

Students form generalisations and spelling rules, also

noting exceptions or ‘oddballs’.

Words their Way

Mathematics

Students will be covering a range of mathematical

skills and strategies such as addition, subtraction,

multiplication and division.

Develop problem solving strategies

Practice of number facts and times tables facts for

instant recall

In Stage 2 Miss Barbagallo will teach Year 3 and Mr

Cassidy will teach Year 4.

Stage 3 students taught by their own teacher.

History and Geography Geography covered in Semester 1 and History in Semester 2

Stage 2 Unit – Australia You’re Standing in it

Students will examine natural and human features of Australia and the diverse characteristics of Australia’s neighbouring countries. They will explore the different climates, settlement patterns and demographic characteristics of places and use this information to imagine what it would be like to live in different places.

Stage 3 Unit – Factors that Shape Places

Students will investigate the local environment and compare it various places around the well. They will evaluate human impact and environmental impacts and look at ways we can reduce negative factors in the future to help preserve the land

Creative Arts

Stage 2 and 3 - Worlds Greatest Artists Unit of work to be taught

throughout Semester 1

Stage 2 ‘Tears in the Jungle’ unit integrates elements of Creative

Arts.

Visual Arts to be covered across the year

Science

Taught by Ms Shaw during RFF

Science will be taught on Tuesday and Wednesday

Stage 2 " 3, 2, 1...Action! "Filming - An integrated unit which encompasses the Science strands of Digital Technologies and Living World. Stage 2 will be integrating the processes of Working Scientifically and Design and Production while they learn about and experiment with STEMshare filming. They will use this equipment in conjunction with their class unit based on the book “Tears in the jungle” which deals with the plight of the Orangutan. They will research aspects of the Orangutans’environment and transform that information into a short video for presentation to an audience. Students will be using iPads loaded with the Touchcaste Studio software, static and lapel microphones and a green screen.

Stage 3 " 3, 2, 1...Action! "Filming - An integrated unit which falls into the Science strand of Digital Technologies with a focus on developing their understanding of the importance and contribution of science and technology in developing solutions for current and future personal, social and global issues and in shaping a sustainable future. This unit allows s students to learn about and experiment with the STEMsharefilming equipment on loan from the DET STEMshare library. They will use the equipment, research a scientific discovery which interests them and transform that information into a short video for presentation to an audience. Students will be using iPads loaded with the Touchcaste Studio software, static and lapel microphones and a green screen.

STEAM during Term 1

Technology

Stage 2 and 3 – will use various ICT resources including

computers ad iPads throughout the year combining with

each KLA to give opportunities to research and give

different forums for students to present work. Students will

have access to the computer lab and the laptops located

in their rooms.

Stage 3 – will be using G-Suite on a regular basis to

communicate with their teachers, to deliver homework and

to present work to their teacher and peers

Personal Development, Health

and Physical Education PDH

Road Safety

Bounce Back

Positive Behaviour for Learning

PE

Sport – Wednesday and Friday

Fundamental Movement Skills and Mixed Games

PSSA – Cricket and League Tag

School Sport (Friday morning) – Dance/Aerobics/Yoga and Sporting Skills

Be Skilled Be Fit will cover Athletics (Term Two) and Gymnastics (Term Three)

Kids Matter – Bounce BackExplicitly teach social and emotional skills through a program

called “Bounce Back.” Acronym stands for…

Bad times don’t last. Things always get better. Stay optimistic.

Other people can help if you talk to them. Get a reality

check.

Unhelpful thinking makes you feel more upset. Think again.

Nobody is perfect – not you and not others.

Concentrate on the positives (no matter how small) and use

laughter.

Everybody experiences sadness, hurt, failure, rejection and

setbacks sometimes, not just you. They are a normal part of

life. Try not to personalise them.

Library Stage 2 and 3 Library will be on Thursdays and taught

by Mrs Hayden

Library bags are required

Students may borrow two books and return them weekly or fortnightly

Premier’s Reading Challenge has commenced for 2019

Students who participate and complete the challenge will be

acknowledged at the end of year with a certificate from the Premier.

Homework Stage 2 Homework – WTW is fortnightly – Mathematics will be weekly

Stage 3 Homework – WTW is fortnightly – Additional homework weekly

Reading - at least 15- 20 minutes each day

Premier’s Reading Challenge, books borrowed from library

Maths - Practice number facts, times tables, maths in everyday

context e.g. shopping, cooking, telling the time, tv guides.

Stage 2 – maths worksheet Stage 3 – Word Problems

Words Their Way activities

Project during the term – to be completed at home

Positive Behaviour for Learning

“In the Kenthurst Public School community, we teach behaviour as

vigorously as academics. This means everyone, everywhere, every

time.”

Positive Behaviour Positive behaviour in the classroom and playground is highly

encouraged at Kenthurst Public School. Students can earn:

Key to Success tokens (KTS keys)

Merit Certificates

Classroom Rewards

KTS keys are Free and Frequent rewards – students place their earnt keys into a class lucky dip. Canteen vouchers are drawn each week at Monday morning assembly.

Merit Certificates are Intermittent rewards – two merit certificates are awarded each week by classroom teachers, science and library, at Monday morning assembly. These focus on our three school values: Respect, Responsibility and Personal Best.

Students collect four merits to entitle them to a Bronze, Silver or Gold Certificate. This is awarded at our formal fortnightly assemblies on Thursday.

Free and Frequent

Intermittent

Long and Strong

Positive Behaviour for Learning

If your child earns 4 merit awards, please send them

back to school. We will then sign the back of each

award and return to your child.

School Wide PBL Posters:

These posters are used in the

classroom as effective visual aids!

School-Wide Expectation and

Behaviour Matrix Kenthurst Public School has a revised Expectation and Behaviour

Matrix that all teachers have begun teaching from.

It is vital that students know what is expected in each area within

the school and follow the expectations outlined.

Students are rewarded for following the expectations.

Students who do not follow the expectations are prompted,

redirected, provided a choice and conferenced with a teacher to

teach them correct behaviour.

Each classroom teacher has created their own ”Classroom Matrix”

for the needs of their class. These portray the rules and procedures

for their room.

Respect Responsibility Personal

Best

All settings

Kind and considerate Good manners 5Ls

Rubbish in the bin Own it

See something, say something

Have a go Be your best Get involved

Minor, Major and Critical Behaviour

Teachers follow classroom and playground behaviour

management flowcharts for any negative behaviour.

The type of behaviour exhibited by the student, justifies if it

is a minor, major or critical incident. Teachers record the

incident on a paper referral slip and a consequence is put

in place (following the management flowchart).

Playground Behaviour Management

Flowchart

Step 3 Send to Principal with Critical Behaviour Slip

Step 2 Sent to Executive with Major Behaviour Slip

COMPLETE CRITICAL BEHAVIOUR SLIP FOR the repeated major behaviour that occurred OR the 1st Critical Offence:

Abusive Language/ Profanity

Absconding/ Fractional Truancy

Forgery

Property Destruction

Criminal Behaviour

Step 1 Conference with student and complete Minor Behaviour Slip

COMPLETE MAJOR BEHAVIOUR SLIP for the repeated minor behaviour that occurred OR the 1st Major Offence:

Abusive Language/ Profanity

Disruption

Defiance

Physical Aggression

Repeated Non-Compliance

Theft IF MAJOR BEHAVIOUR REPEATS A SECOND TIME IN THE SAME TERM, MOVE TO STEP 4:

Step 0 Redirect then Provide Choice

Prompt 1. Redirect: Restate

positive replacement behaviour off your classroom matrix

IF THIS DOES NOT WORK, THEN:

2. Provide Choice: Re-engage or have logical consequence applied (see back of page for list)

IF THIS DOES NOT WORK, MOVE TO STEP 2:

COMPLETE MINOR BEHAVIOUR SLIP FOR:

Inappropriate Language

Mild disruption Non-Compliance

Physical Contact

Cheating

Property Misuse

Out of Bounds

Area Specific Rules

IF MINOR BEHAVIOUR REPEATS 2 TIMES, MOVE TO STEP 3:

(Note: This may occur in 1 session, a period of days or 1 week)

Prompt: Provide verbal and/or visual cue IF THIS DOES NOT WORK, MOVE TO STEP 1:

“In the Kenthurst Public School community, we teach behaviour as vigorously

as academics. This means everyone, everywhere, every time.”

Classroom Behaviour Management

Flowchart Step 4

Step 3 Send to Principal with Critical Behaviour Slip Step 2 Sent to Executive

with Major Behaviour Slip

COMPLETE CRITICAL BEHAVIOUR SLIP FOR the repeated major behaviour that occurred OR the 1st Critical Offence:

Abusive Language/ Profanity

Absconding/ Fractional Truancy

Forgery

Property Destruction

Criminal Behaviour

Step 1 Conference with student and complete Minor Behaviour Slip

COMPLETE MAJOR BEHAVIOUR SLIP for the repeated minor behaviour that occurred OR the 1st Major Offence:

Abusive Language/ Profanity

Disruption

Repeatedly late class Defiance

Repeated Non-Compliance

Physical Aggression

Theft IF MAJOR BEHAVIOUR REPEATS A SECOND TIME IN THE SAME TERM, MOVE TO STEP 4:

Step 0 Redirect then Provide Choice

Prompt 1. Redirect: Restate

positive replacement behaviour off your classroom matrix

IF THIS DOES NOT WORK, THEN:

2. Provide Choice: Re-engage or have logical consequence applied (see back of page for list)

IF THE SAME MINOR BEHAVIOUR REPEATS AND CONSEQUENCE HAS BEEN APPLIED TWO TIMES (This may occur in 1

session or over 1 day), MOVE TO STEP 2:

COMPLETE MINOR BEHAVIOUR SLIP FOR:

Inappropriate Language

Mild disruption

Late to class

Non-compliance

Physical Contact

Cheating

Property Misuse

IF MINOR BEHAVIOUR REPEATS:

Time-in with Executive. Send with minor slip. After 10 minutes, student returns to home class. IF MINOR BEHAVIOUR REPEATS AFTER THIS POINT, MOVE TO STEP 3:

Prompt: Provide verbal and/or visual cue IF THIS DOES NOT WORK, MOVE TO STEP 1:

“In the Kenthurst Public School community, we teach behaviour as vigorously

as academics. This means everyone, everywhere, every time.”

Notifying Parents of Minor, Major

and Critical Behaviour

Minor incident -green slip – parents are

not notified and the teacher will manage

Major incident -orange slip – teacher -

executive- parent contacted

Critical incident - Red slip – Teacher-

Principal – parent contacted

Excursions and IncursionsExcursions and Incursions directly linked to units of work being taught.

More information TBA

EXCURSIONS

Stage 3 Canberra

Term 3 Week 8 - Mon 9th Sept to Wed 11th Sept

Stage 2 Taronga Zoo (day trip)

Term 2 – date to be confirmed

INCURSIONS

Library Author Visit – Matt Cosgrove

Term 2 Week 5 – 29th May

Thank you for attending the

Stage 2 and Stage 3

Information Evening.

We look forward to working with

you and your child/ren during

2019