2017 exploration syndicate information
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Welcome to
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Programme Outline - SJ Welcome and introduction of staff Overview Syndicate Philosophy Providing Multiple Opportunities Programmes Technicraft Languages Gumboot Challenges and Literacy Pro
Reading Programme Behaviour Management Homework Camp W.O.P Questions
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Syndicate Overview - SJ Four single cell classrooms – NK (Nicky
Kenny), ND (Natalie Dale), SJ (Sarah Jenner) and SMe (Stacey Mew)
Part timer – Michele Saunders Composite classes – Year 7&8 One home room teacher
-But will be taught by a number of other teachers, such as during syndicate rotations, Languages and Technicraft
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Syndicate Philosophy - SJ* Promote and
provide opportunities* Engagement in learning* Role models* Change* Self-confidence* Resilience and tolerance* Prepare for college years and beyond* Independence and responsibility
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-Otago Problem Solving Maths Challenges-Mathswell-Kids’ Lit Quiz-NIWA – Science and Technology Fair -Sport opportunities-Tough Guy/Gal Challenge-Cultural – Kapo Kapo (Kapa Haka Group), Art groups,Artsplash Choir, Dancesplash..-Monitor duties – Student Librarian,Medical room officer..ETC….
Providing Multiple Opportunities - SJ
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Focus on quality Numeracy and Literacy programmes
Inquiry based learning and thinking skills Digital Environments Student Agency Fitness, P.E. and sport – focus on
participation as well as competition Planning that specifically targets Y7&8s :Includes (amongst other units): DARE to make a Choice, Positive Puberty, Careers.
Programmes - SMe
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Continued.. (ND)• Weekly Syndicate
“Gumboot” Challenges
• Literacy Pro – Reading Programme
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Technicraft - NKBrandon Intermediate: Wednesdays from 8:45 until 12:45
• Music• Visual Art• Hard Materials• Soft Materials• Food Technology
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Spanish (NK), French (SJ), German (ND) and NZ Sign Language (SMe)
45 minutes per week in mixed classes
1 term per language Informed choice of language subject
at secondary school Te Reo Maori - in class programmes
Languages - NK
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Merits and the Discovery School badge
Taking Responsibility Programme (T.R.P.)
Behaviour Management – ND
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Homework Grid - SMe
• Includes daily spelling, reading and numeracy practise/basic facts
• Project/Assignment tasks given
• Parents initial the homework tasks in boxes provided on the term grid
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Camp W.O.P – Tuesday, 28th February to Friday, 3rd March.
Flying fox, caving, high ropes course, confidence course, river kayaking, swimming at the Masterton Pool, tramping and overnight stay in the bush, and more.
Excellent team building and E.O.T.C. experience.
Camp - SJ
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