Welcome to Year 6Welcome to Year 6Welcome to Year 6Welcome to Year 6Teachers:Teachers:

Lynette Kitney, Chris Harris, Chile Le, Lynette Kitney, Chris Harris, Chile Le, Brent TaylorBrent Taylor

Structure of the evening

• Curriculum• Timetable• Homework• Rewards• Units of Inquiry• Educational Visits• Uniform• Health and Safety• Food• Communication• Important Dates

Curriculum and learningSubjects to be studied:• English (literacy – text, sentence and

word). Includes reading, writing, spelling, handwriting and speaking/listening

• (ESF Scope and Sequence documents)• Mathematics (ESF Scope and Sequence

documents)- Number, Measurement, Shape and Space, Problem Solving, re-visiting each topic each term)

• Refer to Year 6 Curriculum Newsletter on the school website

Curriculum and Learning

(continued)• Inquiry ( as per slide 8) incorporates

social studies, science• Music (Mr. Clothier)• Mandarin (Ms. Wang, Ms. Huang, Ms.

Xiang)• PE (Ms. Farry)

– Swimming program for Year 6 this year will be in Term 2

Timetable• Written into diary every term

Please bring reading books and diaries to school everyday

Homework• After last year’s review, it has been decided

that all classes will receive their homework every two weeks, beginning Monday 7th Sept

• Reinforcement of class work• Subjects may include Mathematics, English

and Inquiry• Reading 20 - 40 minutes daily

Rewards• Each class has an established

system for positive reinforcement of behaviour and effort

Units of Inquiry• Sharing the Planet: The way we live impacts

the global environment• Who we are Personal well being is dependent

on a complex balance of inter-connected factors

• How we express ourselves Cultural groups may vary in their customs and practices but reflect similar purposes

• How we organise ourselves Technology impacts on the systems used in the world of work and leisure

• How the world works – Cross-Phase Unit• Where we are in place and time People

and places have histories which can be uncovered through a variety of sources.

Educational Visits• Camp (Outward Bound in Sai

Kung)– 14th to 17th December 2008

UniformPlease name every article of uniformBradbury School hats are compulsoryBradbury School bags are compulsoryNo headscarves pleaseLong hair to be tied back, especially for P.EJewellery:Only permitted for religious reasons

Studs only should be worn in pierced ears

Please contact Mr. Marwick if in doubt

Health and Safety• If your child has allergies or a

serious medical condition, the class teacher must be informed

• Please take precautions against mosquitoes

• All medication must be administered by the school nurse (Ms. Lau)

Food (snack, lunches, drinks)• Ensure child has enough water for

the day, bring a reusable water bottle daily

• Best for snacks to be healthy to ensure children have enough energy – no gum please

• Nut-Free Zone (including Cake Sale)

Communication• The majority of communication

from the school will come via email• If you have not been receiving

emails from us, please let us know.• Please ensure we have your

current email address and that you have enough room in your inbox to receive our emails!

Important Dates• PYP Parents’ Information EveningTuesday 8th September 5:30 – 6:30pm

• Class Parents’ Meeting:Thursday 10 September 1:15pm

• PTA Cake Sale (Y6) Thursday 10 September

• Bradbury Family PicnicFriday 11 September 5:30pm – 7pm• High School transfer forms must be returned today!

• School PhotosMonday 14th and Tuesday 15th September

• Y6 Camp Parent Information EveningWednesday 16 September 5:30pm

• Class Assembly 6K/6T 9am Friday 18th September

Important Dates• Public HolidayThursday 1st October • Friday 2nd October (no classes)

• Athletics Day Tuesday 13 October 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM

• Y6 Soccer Tournament Friday 16 October 1 – 2pm

• Half-TermMonday 19th to Friday 23rd October• Public HolidayMonday 26th October

• Parental Consultations (Day 1) Thursday 29 October• Parental Consultations (Day 2)• Wednesday 4th November•

Important Dates

Class Assembly 6H/6L9am Friday 13th November

School FairSaturday 5 December

Christmas Carol Assembly/ P.E awards Friday 11 December 9am

Last day of Autumn termFriday 18 December (early dismissal 12 noon)

Thank you for coming

Good night!