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Newlands Primary School

Newlands Primary School. Literacy. Numeracy and Curiosity.

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Newlands Primary School

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  1. Newlands Primary School Literacy. Numeracy and Curiosity

  2. Newlands Primary School's motto is 'Encouraging Excellence' and it provides a caring and challenging learning environment for children. The school values are Courage, Persistence and Respect and these have become a part of the whole learning culture. The school building has unique hexagonal shaped classrooms and is heritage listed. We have recently refurbished the building s. Most of the students live and come from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. The current class structure is five multi-age classes. Specialist programs include: Music, PE and Art. Parents and community members are invited to be involved in the school. Newlands Primary School strives to provide all students with a happy and active start to their school years in a secure atmosphere of warmth and creativity. We endeavour to provide a progressive curriculum with traditional values and promote an atmosphere where effort is valued and achievement recognized.

  3. CURRICULUM PROGRAMS • English • Mathematics • Humanities • Science • Information and Computer Technology • Health, Physical Education and Sport • Civics and Citizenship • Interpersonal Development • Personal Learning • Thinking curriculum • Communication • Design Creativity and Technology • Instrumental Music Program (optional ) • Cultural Awareness • The Arts: Music, Visual Art, Performing Arts and Drama

  4. Prep Includes your culture Prep takes place inside and outside Prep is about Making friends Prep is five days a week – it’s part of school Prep is for everyone – even your family Prep is the start of school Enjoying Learning Prep is fun and active

  5. English Reading Students match print and spoken text in their immediate environment. They recognise how sounds are represented alphabetically and identify some sound-letter relationships. They read aloud simple print and electronic texts that include some frequently used words and predominantly oral language structures. They read from left to right with return sweep, and from top to bottom. They use title, illustrations and knowledge of a text topic to predict meaning. They use context and information about words, letters, combinations of letters and the sounds associated with them to make meaning, and use illustrations to extend meaning.

  6. English Writing Students write personal recounts and simple texts about familiar topics to convey ideas or messages. In their writing, they use conventional letters, groups of letters, and simple punctuation such as full stops and capital letters. Students are aware of the sound system and the relationships between letters and sounds in words when spelling. They learn to form letters correctlyusinga range of writing implements and software. Speaking and Listening Students use spoken language appropriately in a variety of classroom contexts. They ask and answer simple questions for information and clarification, contribute relevant ideas during class or group discussion, and follow simple instructions.

  7. Mathematics Number Students form small sets of objects from simple descriptions and make simple correspondences between those sets. They count the size of small sets using the numbers 0 to 20 and beyond. They use one-to-one correspondence. They use materials to model addition and subtraction. They add and subtract by counting forward and backward using the numbers from 0 to 20. Students explore multiplication and division facts and learn how to use money. Space Students recognise, copy and draw points, lines and simple free-hand curves. They identify basic two-dimensional shapes such as triangles, circles and squares and three-dimensional solids and objects .

  8. Mathematics Measurement, chance and data Students compare length, area, capacity and mass of familiar objects. They make measurements using informal units. They recognise the continuity of time and the natural cycles such as day/night and the seasons. They correctly sequence days of the week and months of the year. Working mathematically Students use diagrams and materials to investigate mathematical and real life situations. They test simple conjectures such as ‘nine is four more than five’. They make rough estimates and check their work with respect to computations and constructions in Number, Space, and Measurement, chance and data.

  9. Parent Helpers • Parents are encouraged to assist in the classroom. • Parents assist classroom and specialist teachers to deliver their programs in all areas of the curriculum. • Parents assist on excursions and special events. • School Council • Parents and friends group • School CouncilCommittees • Working Bees

  10. Integrated Curriculum Each term the curriculum is delivery is undertaken through the teaching of a topic chosen to teach specific outcomes in a way which engages the children in their learning. Topics being studied this year are: Term 1: Friendly Kids, Friendly Classroom Term 2: Kitchen Chemistry Term 3: Health and Well Being – The Olympics Term 4: Dinosaurs We go on regular excursion which support the teaching of concepts being taught.

  11. Information Technologies Each classroom has access to netbooks and iPads and an interactive whiteboard. All computers have access to the school network and the internet. Learning technologies are used across all curriculum areas to support and challenge the children’s learning. We believe that our children need to be given every opportunity to learn the skills they will need to live in the 21st Century. We are currently exploring the use of Blogs and Wikis.

  12. Buddy Program We are very proud of our ‘Buddy’ Program. The children are introduced to their buddy during the prep orientation program . The children from the senior school are involved in a leadership program which readies then for the role they are asked to undertake as a buddy to their prep child. This program has benefits for all children involved. It helps the prep children with their transition to school, especially when in the playground . Each week the prep children and their buddies work together on a variety of different tasks.

  13. NEWLANDS CLUBS Newlands club program was initiated by the Education subcommittee, to extend students experiences, as a whole school activity providing another opportunity for prep to grade six students to mix socially in a fun learning environment. Clubs are now part of our curriculum and will run in term two and term four. The clubs are run together with parent volunteers and teachers allowing opportunities for parents to share their passions and interests with the Newlands students.

  14. Music Program • Art Program • SRC and School leadership Program • Buddy Program • Clubs Program • Athletics • Cross-Country • School Marimba Band and Choir • ‘Accentre” leadership program • Before and After school care • Performing Arts presentation • Swimming Program • Instrumental Music • School Garden • Excursion • Camp Program • Learning Technologies • Library Resources • Parent involvement • House Program • Annual Grandparents Day

  15. Art and P.E. program for prep children term 2 2012 Art This term the students in prep will be introduced to 3D modeling by making play dough, experimenting with clay and constructing musical shakers from paper mache. The skill focus for this term will be basic 3D modeling techniques such as rolling, flattening, kneading, pinching and adding pattern and texture using various tools. They will also look how materials can change, which compliments this term’s theme of “Our Physical and Chemical World” as we look at how play dough is made from combining various materials, how clay changes (from soft, leather hard, bone dry and bisque) and how newspaper and glue combine to create paper mache. Please check out what is happening in the art room via the visual arts @ Newlands blog site : http://visualartsatnewlands.global2.vic.edu.au/ P.E. The Prep childrenwill be focusing on developing their balance, coordination and motor skills through a program based on the Perceptional Motor Skills Program (PMP), which involves setting up several activity station where the students are engaged in various activities which build on these skills, for example mini obstacle courses, balancing, throwing and catching bean bags, hoop play, jumping, skipping and leaping.

  16. HOURS OF SCHOOL Morning Session 1: 9:00a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Supervised Eating Time 11.00a.m. -11.10a.m. Outside Play: 11: 10a.m. - 12:00p.m, Morning Session 2: 12:00 p.m. - 2:00p.m. Supervised Eating Time 1:50p.m. – 2:00p.m. Outside Play: 2:00 p.m. - 2:30pm Afternoon Session: 2:30p.m. - 3:30pm School Dismissal: 3:30p.m.

  17. FINAL WORD! The first year at school is an extremely important one. We have a very special community here at Newlands and I am certain that both you and your child will enjoy fantastic social interactions in a wonderful setting as well as exciting, stimulating and rigorous teaching and learning programs. We have very high expectations in regard to student behavior and student academic achievement and we know that we can rely on you for your support and assistance as your child begins the more formal stage of their lifelong learning experiences. • We enjoy using our new learning spaces and continue to strive to continue to update those areas which have not yet been fully renovated.

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