Ursula Frayne Catholic College - Year 7 2020 - Ursula Frayne - Catholic College

Ursula Frayne Catholic College
          Year 7 2020

Overview
•   Year 7 Core Teachers

•   Transition

•   Learning Areas
    •   Religion

    •   English

    •   Humanities and Social Sciences

    •   Mathematics

    •   Science

Year 7 Core Teachers

•   Mr Blakiston – Mackillop

•   Mrs Hunter - Joachim

•   Miss Rotondella – Joachim

•   Mr Pizzolante - Rice

•   Miss Presutto – Rice

Transition
Year 7 Teachers:                               Specialist Teachers:
       • Religion                                         • Science
       • English                                          • Languages
       • Humanities and Social Sciences                   • Physical Education
       • Mathematics                                      • Electives

• Time management skills
• It’s the students’ responsibility to fill in their diary.
• There is after school help available and the library has extended hours.

Religious Education
•   Materials:
     •   Resource Book (electronic copy on SEQTA)
     •   Workbook
•   Mercy Service Learning
•   Content driven
•   Skills are taught according to the Scope and
    Sequence.
•   Class masses
•   Retreat – 18 and 19 March

English
• Aligned with the Australian        • Assessments
  Curriculum.
                                     • SEQTA
• There are four strands:
                                     • Encourage reading at home
  • Reading
  • Writing                          • English help – Tuesday

  • Listening and speaking            afternoon 3:30-4:15pm

  • Viewing

Humanities and
Social Sciences
• Course is aligned with the Australian
 Curriculum
   • Geography – Water in the World and
     Place and Liveability
   • Politics and Law – Designing our
     Political and Legal System
   • History – Investigating the Ancient Past,
     Ancient Rome
   • Economics – Introduction to Economics

• Assessments and SEQTA

Mathematics
                   Years 7 & 8

Year 7 Term 2   Maths Extension   5 General Classes
                     Class

   Year 8          Maths 1          3 Classes of      2 Classes of
                                      Maths 2           Maths 3

Mathematics Homework

15-30 minutes x 4 nights week

•       This may involve:
    •     Learning times tables
    •     Completing class work
    •     Using Hotmaths
    •     Revising/Studying

Maths Help
•   Students must sign in and remain until
    4.15

•   2 Maths teachers each week there to assist

•   Use Khan Academy or Wootube (both on
    YouTube)

•   Use Hotmaths to consolidate and revise

    Maths Help - Wednesday 3.30-4.15 pm in Room G04

Science

•   Students study Science for 4 periods a week.
•   Curriculum is based on the Western Australian Science Curriculum.
•   Course is divided into 4 major topics:
      1. Chemical Science      2. Physical Science
      3. Biological Science    4. Earth and Space Science
•   Course outline and Assessment structures are listed on SEQTA.

Science - Class Expectations
•   Students are required to bring the following items to each lesson
       1. Science World 7 textbook
       2. Display folder
       3. Exercise Books x2
       4. Safety glasses – students should have received these from their
         Science teacher
       5. College Diary

Science - Class Expectations (cont.)
•   Science policy – no glasses, no practical.
    If your child loses or breaks their glasses, a replacement
    pair can be purchased from their Science teacher. Cost $5.

•   Diary - it is expected all homework is recorded in the diary.
    Please check your child’s diary to see what homework has
    been given.

Science - Assessments

•       Teachers will use a number of different types of assessments to
        assess students progress throughout the year.
•       These include: Topic tests, Investigations, Practical Tests,
        Research Assignments and Other
    •     Other - a mark will be allocated by their teacher for various tasks
          each Semester. Eg. Completion of homework, Education Perfect
          tasks, File Organisation, completion of Lab Reports and study
          notes.

Homework
•   Homework will be given during the week at the discretion of the
    teacher.

•   Homework is given to consolidate content taught in class.

•   Includes- unfinished work and set tasks eg. Education Perfect

•   Study notes are essential as preparation for assessments.
    •   Teachers will introduce the writing of study notes during this
        term.

Homework

•   If your child comes home and says they have nothing to do, ask
    them if their study notes are up to date.

•   Be involved in your child’s learning. Ask what they have been
    learning in class, ask to see their study notes, quiz them on the
    content, view the tasks set on Education Perfect.

•   The more they practice, the better they will learn.

Communication
•   If you have any questions related to Science, your first point
    of contact is your child’s Science Teacher.

•   If the issue isn’t resolved after this initial contact, then the
    Science Learning Area Co-Ordinator should be contacted -
    Mrs Paula Weston (Science LAC).

•   If the matter still isn’t resolved, at this point only should
    the Head of Middle School be contacted.

Communication
•   For your child to do well, there needs to be open
    communication between your child, their teacher
    and you the parent.

•   Encourage your child to talk to their teacher,
    ask questions, seek assistance when required.

Science Help
•   After school Science Help classes run on a Monday
    afternoon from 3.30pm to 4.30pm.

•   All students are welcome to attend.

•   Science staff will be present to assist students with any
    problems they may be having with their Science work.

•   Students will be asked to sign in when they arrive and sign
    out when they leave.

Form Teachers

Role of the Form Teacher

        The Form Teacher is the first person
             your child sees each day.

Together with the Cluster Leader, our aim is to foster
and maintain genuine pastoral care for all students in
                 the Middle School.

Morning Form
• Includes students in years 7, 8 and 9.

• First bell at 8.25am for an 8.30am start.

• Being punctual is important and students who arrive
 after 8:30am will be marked as late.
• Form includes:

   •   Prayer
   •   Notices for students
   •   Pastoral activities and building relationships

Absentees

Parents must phone Student Services or email
absenteessecondary@ufcc.wa.ed.au when your
     child is sick/unable to attend school.

Late Arrivals/Early Departures

•   Students must bring a note if they are late or need to
    leave school early and sign in/out at Student Services
    using SEQTA Kiosk.
•   Students arriving late to Form will sign in using
    SEQTA Kiosk and a notification will be sent home.
•   4 unexplained lates = Friday Detention

Uniform
•   We take great pride in our uniform at Frayne and the
    expectation is the uniform policy is respected at all
    times.

•   Non-compliance results in a uniform infringement and a
    uniform detention will be issued.

•   If a student receives 3 infringements in a term, it will
    result in a Friday Detention   (3.30pm-4.30pm)

Mobile Phones and Electronic Devices

• Students are permitted to bring a mobile phone to school but

 it must remain in their locker for the duration of the day.
 • If you need to contact your child, please do so through Student

   Services.

• A Minor Discipline for Noting will be issued for the use of a

 phone or breach of ICT agreement.

SEQTA Communication

• Teachers will communicate home regarding the
  following:

  • Note of Commendation
  • Pastoral Care Notes
  • Academic Progress
  • Uniform Infringements
  • Minor Discipline for Noting

Diaries

• We encourage students to use the diary for

 homework, reminders and general organisation.
• Parents are encouraged to check the diary regularly.

Extra-Curricular Activities
The College provides a number of opportunities for students to
participate in extra-curricular activities:
  • Christian Service Learning opportunities
  • SAS afterschool sport (Semester 1)
  • ACC Swimming/Cross Country/Athletics
  • Catholic Performing Arts: Dance and Music
  • YCS (Youth Christian Service)
  • Chess Club
  • Maths and English after school help
  • Middle School Social events

Communication

• If the issue is regarding the general well-being of your
  child, please contact Form Teachers first, or the Cluster
  Leader.

• However, if the issue relates to a specific learning area,
  please contact the subject teacher via SEQTA or email.

College Psychologist

•   College Psychologist - Kim Thuijs

•   Bookings can be made through Student Services.

•   Students are informed about meetings through
    SEQTA.

Contact Details

If you have any concerns regarding the pastoral care
of your child, please contact the Form Teacher or the
                   Cluster Leader.
  Anna Campbell: anna.campbell@ufcc.wa.edu.au
  Wayd Blakiston: wayd.blakiston@ufcc.wa.edu.au
     Pia Presutto: pia.presutto@ufcc.wa.edu.au