year 5 information evening educating the whole person for the whole of life

Year 5 Information

Evening

Educating the whole person for the whole of life

Educating the whole person for the whole of life

Our School Vision:

To educate the whole person for the whole of life

To assist each student to develop the Qualities of a

Lowther Hall Girl

Educating the whole person for the whole of life

Early years

Educating the whole person for the whole of life

Senior Years

Educating the whole person for the whole of life

What about the middle?

Educating the whole person for the whole of life

Our School Vision for the middle years:• A school!• An open entry school• Whole person– Learning– Expectations– Discipline– Social & emotional

wellbeing• Working in partnership

Educating the whole person for the whole of life

A journey in a partnership of trust

Educating the whole person for the whole of life

Common Fears at Year 5:- Gaps in learning- Not enough support- Not enough extension- Not enough opportunities- Too competitive- Not competitive enough- My child overlooked- School priorities have

changed- Not the right school for Yr 7

Educating the whole person for the whole of life

A journey in a partnership of trust

Educating the whole person for the whole of life

A journey in a partnership of trust

We need to try to…• Communicate directly• Check accuracy of

information – find out• Ask• Follow up concerns• Persist if we get it wrong

We need to avoid…• Assuming that one

person’s experience will also be mine

• Assuming ill intent• Acting without

knowledge• Social media

Educating the whole person for the whole of life

A few tips for further down the path• This is the year to set yourself up for the adolescent

journey!

• Your daughter is changing and so is your relationship with her– Hormones– Autonomy and separation from parents– Brain development – more risk, less regulation!

Educating the whole person for the whole of life

A few tips for further down the path• This is the year to set yourself up for the adolescent

journey!

• Your daughter is changing and so is your relationship with her– Hormones– Autonomy and separation from parents– Brain development – more risk, less regulation!– Higher demand and expectation

Pastoral Care Proceduresat Lowther Hall

Belinda Sobey

Junior School Pastoral Care Coordinator

Pastoral Care at Lowther Hall• What does it involve and why is it so important?• Why is it so essential to work closely with families to

ensure effective outcomes? • Students with strong social and emotional skills can

better:Develop positive relationshipsRecognise and regulate emotionsDevelop resilience and self worthResolve conflict and work effectively in teams

Current Programs• Circle Time sessions• Weekly Skills 4 Life Sessions• Review:

‘How do we address the social and emotional learning of our girls both formally through explicit

pedagogy and teaching of strategies and informally through the development of our whole school

culture, organisation and structures that reinforce these essential understandings, skills and

competencies’

Student Welfare Team• Mrs Allison Prandolini, Deputy Principal, Head of Junior School

• Ms Kirsten Winkett, School Chaplain

• Mrs Amanda Caffyn and Ms Annie Yang, School Psychologists

• Miss Sally O’Connor, Learning Strategies Coordinator

• Mrs Belinda Sobey, Pastoral Care Coordinator

Process for Referral• Raise concerns as soon as they arise• Discuss issue with her classroom teacher• The Student Welfare team will discuss the best

way to assist your daughter and family, be it through individual support, or by writing a referral for additional support

Restorative Practices• Approaches that facilitate productive discussion between those

who have been harmed and those who have caused it. Action learning for students.

• Moving away from the punitive approach, focus on accountability• Proactive- Circle Time• Reactive- Restorative Conversations Why this approach?To support our goal of helping our girls feel a sense of belonging, connectedness and a sense of security and safety, which in turn can enhance her academic outcomes.

Year 5 Classroom Teachers

Miss Lacey-Rae GarnerMr Robert Deguara

Rights and Responsibilities of 5DWe should.• not go onto apps that are not school approved or inappropriate to the task • not exclude people from group chats or games• act appropriately, respect people’s feelings, belongings and opinions• pay attention to anyone that is speaking in the class and not interrupt when someone

is talking• not be afraid to have a growth mindset, step out of our comfort zone and take on a

new challenge• treat people the way we want to be treated so they feel welcomed and safe• try our best, to be confident, think positively, and learn from our mistakes and let

other’s do the same

Rights and Responsibilities of 5RRespect the environment, each other, each other’s property and privacy Listen to, and care for everyone Create a comfortable and safe classroom Use the Qualities of a Lowther Hall Girl to help us achieve our goals Maintain a growth mindset to strive for our best

Homework

Friday to Friday 40 minutes per night

Reading nightlyPersonal learning goals

(reading / writing / maths / spelling)Mathletics – needs based (online) Integrated studies project – mainly publishing If there are any concerns / confusion please email usNote from home if work is not completed

Birthdays

• No cupcakes or other gifts

• Birthday card from the school

• Gift from Ms Rhodes

Absences

• Please contact the office absence line if your child is unable to attend school.

• Notify the Principal in writing if you are planning to take your school out of school during school time at least one month prior to ask permission.

• Parents are responsible for ensuring work missed is completed during the time away from school.

• It is the expectation that families do not take holidays during school terms.

CAMP

-28th – 30th October, Narmbool Lodge in Ballarat -An information evening will be in Term 4-More details will be provided at this time.-The camp focuses on the environment and sustainability.

Student Planner / DWYear 5 Planner • Goals • Personal reminders / messages

Year 5 Digital Workbook• Student Work Samples – not necessarily finished or

published pieces• Homework submission

• Reading log• Blog • Other

iPads• Acceptable Use Agreement- signed by students

• Personal NOT private• Enhancing learning, not replacing it.• A list of approved apps is located on the Weebly.• Make an agreement with your daughter surrounding time

allowed on the device at home. This will vary for each household.• Appropriate content including music

• Parent Information Night - 17th March

Developing 21st Century Learners

Focus on developing • Content knowledge• Critical thinking and problem solving• Collaboration skills• Communication • Learning how to learn • Academic mindset • Independent learners

Year 5 WeeblyIt contains:• Daily / Weekly / Term events • 5D / 5R class pages – learning foci• Homework • Work samples • Year level class messages and reminders• Access to resources / apps / programs

Login details:http://year5.lowtherhall.vic.edu.au/

Password: ferret052015

Class Structure• Whole class focus to begin (learning intention articulated and tasks

explained)• Teacher works with small groups or short individual conferences

(based on student’s point of need and pre course testing)• Students are undertaking independent work (which may be

individual or group)• Small groups are fluid and based on the assessed needs of students• Diagnostic testing tools inform our teaching and classroom structure• Concludes with reflection time• Assessment and reporting based on post testing and student work

samples

Literacy

Literacy concepts:

• Reading• Writing• Speaking and Listening

Handwriting and spelling will be explicitly taught with practise as part of the weekly homework schedule.

NumeracyMaths concepts:

• Number and Algebra• Measurement and Geometry• Statistics and Probability

Problem Solving• reasoning, thinking, investigating, communicating,

reflecting

Buddies• Leadership training• Role model of good behaviour• No purchased gifts for each other

Integrated Studies

Term 1- Learning to Learn (Health)

Term 2 – The Australian Colonies (History)

Term 3 – One Giant Leap for Mankind (Science)

Term 4 – Amazing Adaptations (Science)

CONTACT

garnerl@lowtherhall.vic.edu.au deguarar@lowtherhall.vic.edu.au

Year 5

Mrs Allison PrandoliniDeputy Principal,

Head of Junior School

Moving into the Middle Years

What are your hopes for your daughter?

• To be respectful• To have good social skills• To achieve her personal best• To be successful• To be well liked• To demonstrate good behaviour

What can you expect from your daughter and her friends?

• Respectful interactions• Polite use of good manners• Safe play and interactions• Resilience when things go wrong• Challenges• Testing of boundaries

Common issues for Year 5 families• The use of her iPad• Setting boundaries• Developing good habits early• Working with her• Questioning her

Organisation• Extra curricular activities• Monitoring down time• Using her planner• Preparedness for her day at school• The importance of sleep• Homework should not be a battle• Do not rescue your daughter

Student Leadership• We believe each girl is a leader• She can work with others and take the lead• Year 5 focus-– Supportive friend– Good team member– Confidence in herself– Exploring strengths and challenges

How can you assist?• Talk to you daughter regularly and deeply• Examine elements of how to be a good friend

and a good team member– Honesty– Generosity– Forgiveness– Loyalty– Presence

Your Daughter is ChangingShe will need…• Rest and reassurance• 1:1 time with parents individually• Calm parenting• Optimism• Growth mindset• Opportunities to make mistakes

To Conclude

What can you do?Home School Partnerships• We will always try our best…have faith• Assume confidence in the school and in your

daughter• Be informed- read The Bulletin, attend Open

Classrooms, keep in contact with the teacher• Be optimistic- “The way our parents talk to us

becomes our inner voice” Martin Seligman