year 7 in high school 2015. the facts this change brings qld in line with other states current year...
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Year 7 in High School Year 7 in High School 20152015
Year 7 in High School Year 7 in High School 20152015
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The facts• This change brings Qld in line with
other states• Current Year 5s (2013) will be the
first cohort of Year 7s in high school• They will be approx. 6 months
younger than year 8s today• Additional facilities provided
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HPSHS – Guiding principles for Year 7
1. A safe, familiar, predictable, disciplined environment
2. High Quality Learning & Curriculum– building strong foundations
3. Varied experiences supported by quality resources
4. Building a Secondary SchoolIdentity
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1. A safe predictable environment
• A disciplined environment conducive to learning
• Parent access to teachers (weekly drop in time, classroom support, Term BBQ)
• Dedicated playground• Priority access to canteen, buses• Transitioning to high school routines
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2. High Quality Learning
• Foundations for all students to develop a career pathway, whether academic or vocational
• Informed by “The Art & Science of Teaching” pedagogy (ASOT)
• Taught by middle school and specialist teachers
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2.Cont Curriculum• Consistent with national and state
curriculum in English, Maths, Science, History, Geography
• Class Model – Middle school trained teachers taking core program, (English/History or Maths/Science), access to secondary specialists
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3. Varied experiences, Quality resources
• Opportunities for secondary elective subjects eg Home Economics, Manual Arts
• Text hire and resource scheme will operate (currently $205)
• Secondary sports competition (Tues)• Access to high quality IT
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4. Secondary School Identity
• Developing independence – time management, study skills
• Developing skills with our expert support team – health and well being, safe behaviour (including online), relationships, conflict resolution
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Expected outcomes• Year 12 graduates with ambition
and career aspirations - good OPs, strong vocational links, work readiness and business skills
• Year 12 graduates who are confident yet humble, good citizens who care for others