Year 7 Parent Evening - Sandra Davey Deputy Principal Engagement Wednesday, 16 February 2022
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Year 7 Parent Evening Wednesday, 16 February 2022 Sandra Davey Deputy Principal Engagement
Overview of Session
• The teenage brain and learning
• Introduction to the:
❖ International Baccalaureate(IB)
❖ Middle Years Program (MYP)
• Assessment
• Enrichment Policy
• Feedback
• Home learning
• Coffee mornings
• NAPLAN 2022
• P&C Association
The first day!
Year 7 Culture • A culture that promotes learning • Strong support through transition to high school • Knowing your child’s InStep teacher and House Dean • Be aware of your child’s schedule through Daymap • More opportunities for sport, IM, CCA in Term 2
Teenage Brain
• Time-management and prioritising
• Following instructions and to directions
• Study skills
• Meeting deadlines and accountability
• Collaboration
Plan to succeed
Early – prime time to fail (Executive Function)
Enrichment Policy
Curriculum Provision Model
for high achieving students
Strand 1: Expanding Interests
• Curricular and extra-curricular activities
Strand 2: Enhancing Education
• Enrichment and withdrawal programs
Strand 3: Implementing Gifted Education
• Classroom provisions to enable curriculum differentiation
Strand 4: Educating the gifted
• Individualised pathways and enrichmentIntroduction to MYP
Why IB? Students at International Baccalaureate® (IB) World Schools are given a unique education. They will: • be encouraged to think independently and drive their own learning. • take part in programmes of education that can lead them to some of the highest ranking universities around the world. • become more culturally aware, through the development of a second language. • be able to engage with people in an increasingly globalised, rapidly changing world. • develop strong academic, social and emotional characteristics. They are also likely to perform well academically – often better than students on other programmes.
MYP Assessed Curriculum
Assessments this Term
What if my child misses a summative assessment? Absent on day of in-class assessment – contact MYP Coordinator on or before the date due, with request for extension with supporting documentation attached. Absent on day of assignment submission – student should email assignment to teacher on the day. Please note: technical difficulties, holidays or out of school commitments are not acceptable excuses for missing deadlines. Late assessments or submissions without the extension documentation will result in the student being awarded a non-submission.
Academic Honesty • Plagiarism • Collusion • Duplication of work • Academic misconduct
Year 7 Camp
Camp Warrawee
Set in beautiful bush land, just 35 minutes
north of Brisbane, Camp Warrawee offers a
wide range of adventure activities that are
aligned to our GROWTH philosophy.
GOALS
To demonstrate and develop skills in:
• team building
• leadership
• Independence.
And to:
• build new relationships
• challenge themselves
• transfer skills to Academy life.Where and when? YMCA Camp Warrawee, 81 Byrnes Road North, Joyner QLD Departure: Monday, 20 June, arriving at SMT for 8.30am and departing at 9.00am. Return: Wednesday, 22 June, arriving at SMT at 2.00pm for parental pick-up. This is a compulsory school activity.
Home Learning
Home Learning Policy • The Home Learning policy is available on parent portal. • This document outlines home learning expectations for teachers and students at each year level. • Please read through document carefully.
In Years 7 and 8
• Teachers will set and communicate weekly home learning.
• Students are expected to note in their diary the home learning with the
date set, date due, expected time to complete and any additional relevant
information. This will be monitored by classroom teachers and House Deans.Student Responsibilities • Be aware of the Home Learning Policy • Having high expectations • Developing a personal study timetable • Ensure that all home learning tasks are written down in the student diary • Recording all assessment due dates, draft dates, exam dates • Complete work on time • Revise and review work regularly • Ask for help!
How much time is enough?
Students are expected to complete all home learning teacher-directed tasks by the due date If not: • A note from the parent or caregiver is required. • If without a valid reason, consequences may be issued by the classroom teacher. • Repeated incomplete, late, or non-submission of home learning tasks will be referred, as per the Responsible Behaviour Plan
Parent/Teacher Comments
Absentee Notes Parents can also email: StudentAbsence@qasmt.eq.edu.au Or telephone: 3377 9360 (voice mail)
Homework Club
When: Wednesday afternoons: 2.20 - 4.20pm
Where: Upper L Block
Please note:
• Students may do sport and homework club (change after school
into sports gear).
• Sessions aim to assist students with home learning.
• Students sign in and out of session.
• Students may come weekly or less frequently.
• Limited availability; if no space students go to Research Centre.
• NOT a babysitting service!Coffee Mornings
Year 7 Parent Coffee Mornings
with the Deputy Principals
Week 5, Term 1
• Wednesday, 23 February (Virtual via Zoom)
• 8.30 - 9.15am
Week 8, Term 1
• Monday, 14 March
• 8.30 - 9.15am (Refectory)NAPLAN 2022
NAPLAN Online • NAPLAN Online will provide better assessment, more precise results and faster turnaround of information. • NAPLAN Online features ‘tailored testing’ which gives students questions that are more suited to their ability – resulting in better assessment and more precise results.
Practice Test
To ensure all students are familiar with the
functionality of NAPLAN online tests and March/April
their devices.
• Writing 45 minutes (TBC)
• Omnibus test 45 minutes
(TBC)
Students will require:
• Set of headphones (no microphone
functionality)
• Fully charged computerTest Dates
Tuesday 10 May – Friday 20 May
• Language Conventions
• Writing
• Reading
• Numeracy (calculator & non-calculator)Parental Support • Explore the NAPLAN Online site https://www.nap.edu.au/online-assessment • Read the parent pack • Know the test schedule • Make necessary adjustment to family routine • Familiarise with the online test format through the public demonstration site https://www.nap.edu.au/online-assessment/public-demonstration-site
P&C Association
The Mission
The mission of the Parents & Citizens Association is to help
enrich every student’s experience by supporting
QASMT events, activities and projects
With 400+ members, the P&C provides a platform for Parents to
contribute to the success of QASMT in areas of particular
interest to students and themselves• Events: Organises and supports 10-15 Student and Parent focused events each
year
• Fundraising: Raises money to fund high priority school projects.
• Over the past two years, the P&C Opportunity Fund raised over $120,000 and
funded a wide range of initiatives including STEM, music, robotics, outdoor
furniture and sports equipment.
• Supports Parent and Teacher Led Support and Working Groups:
Music, Robotics, Debating , STEM Research & Enrichment, Events &
Fundraising.
• Provides information: Communicates with parents via Email and Facebook.What’s Next?
• Join the P&C!
• Keep a look out this week for President’s welcome email with membership form.
• Attend monthly P&C meetings at the school. Held on the third Monday of the month while
school is in session. Please check Daymap Calendar for exact dates.
• Keep up to date with what is going on at the school.
• Engage with QASMT senior staff and other P&C members.
• You do not have to be a member of the P&C to volunteer for events and activities: we
encourage all parents to contribute as much or as little time as you can
• Look out for upcoming events to meet other parents and QASMT teachers and staff.
Welcome to QASMT!!Thank-you!
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