Year 7
Parent Information
Session
2016
School Immunisation Program
Dr Paul Van Buynder
Public Health Medical Officer
Parent Information
Session
Mrs Catherine Jobson
Head of Year 7
Academic Structure
Years 7/8 strong foundation in literacy, numeracy with strong pastoral,
personal and spiritual development programme with opportunity for
EXPOSURE to other disciplines – balanced development, high basics,
low specialisation.
Years 9/10 consolidation of literacy and numeracy with continued
pastoral, personal and spiritual awareness programme with opportunity
to EXPLORE disciplines of interest – balanced consolidation, high basic,
moderate specialisation.
Years 11/12 continuation of literacy and numeracy, with pastoral,
personal and spiritual support programme with opportunity to
SPECIALISE in disciplines of choice for tertiary and post senior
schooling – balanced support, maintaining basic, high specialisation.
Learning Areas
English
Mathematics
Science
Humanities - History, Geography
Health & Physical Education (HPE)
Languages - French or Japanese
Creative Arts - Drama, Music, Visual & Media Arts
Technology - Design & Technology (D&T), Hospitality, Financial
Futures (FF), Information & Communication Technology (ICT)
Religious Education
Heads of Faculty
Head of Curriculum
English
Mathematics
Science
Humanities
Health & Physical Education (HPE)
Religious Education
Languages
Drama
Music
Visual Art
Business & Enterprise Education
Design
Learning Enhancement
ESL
Sport
- Mr Tony Daley
- Ms Natalie Cooper
- Mrs Terry Jacka
- Dr Ed Stolarchuk
- Mrs Kate Wain
- Mr Matt Krenske
- Mr Richard Larsen
- Mr Chris Dunn
- Mrs Belinda Gravel
- Ms Janette Kelly
- Ms Alana Hampton
- Mrs Janelle Maurer
- Mr Brandt Ward
- Mrs Lyn Kirwan/ Mrs Lucy Hunn
- Mrs Kate Powell
- Mrs Jill Moore
NAPLAN
The National Assessment Program for Literacy and
Numeracy (NAPLAN)
 Tuesday 10th, Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th May
(Catch up day – Friday 13th May)
For planning purposes parents need to be aware of these dates as
it is important that your daughter attends school on these days.
NAPLAN
Literacy
reading
writing
spelling
punctuation and grammar
Numeracy
number
measurement
chance and data
space
working mathematically
algebra function and pattern
Mr Tony Daley
Head of Curriculum
New assessment system
Key features
Combines school-based assessment, developed and
marked by teachers, with external assessment,
developed and marked by the QCAA
New processes to strengthen the quality and
comparability of school-based assessment
Move from the Overall Position (OP) to an Australian
Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR)
 LEAP
 St Hilda’s STEM Institute
Ms Natalie Cooper
Head of Faculty for English
ENGLISH @ ST HILDAS 2016
YEAR 7 English
English Resources
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Ties That Bind, Ties that Break
The Dark Hills Divide
Window
Knowledge Quest Book 1
iTunesU Homework Course
Library resources
Blackboard Resources
Dictionary App
• Emphasis:
Developing a love of reading
Developing reading skills
Developing independent writing skills
Australian Curriculum
• Content strands
Language
Literature
Literacy
• Receptive
modes
Listening
Reading
Viewing
• Productive
modes
Speaking
Writing
Creating
Assessment
SEMESTER 1
TERM 1
Weeks 1-9
TERM 2
Weeks 1-9
Topic/Text
Telling stories – words and
pictures
Window By Jeannie Baker
Persuading others/
Entertainment in the 21st
Century
Literacy testing preparation
Assessment
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Ebook – aimed at a choice of audience on a
chosen theme
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Narrative response written under test conditions
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Spelling and Language Conventions Tests
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Persuasive video on an issue.
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Spelling and Language Conventions Test
Assessment
SEMESTER 2
TERM 3
Weeks 1-10
TERM 4
Weeks 1-5
Topic/Text
Assessment
Novel Study: Ties That Bind Ties  Short essay
That Break – to be read in Term
2
• Narrative intervention (letter)
Fantasy:
Novel –The Dark Hills Divide
Short stories
Film e.g. The Lion the Witch and
the Wardrobe or Harry Potter
abd the Philosophers Stone
Weeks 6 - 8
Poetry
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Spelling and Language
Conventions Tests
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Reflective oral presentation –
multi-modal on The Dark Hills
Divide and student choice of film
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Spelling and Language
Conventions Tests
YEAR 7 PERSUASIVE RESPONSE
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B
C
D
E
The student work has the following characteristics:
Discerning selection, organisation
and synthesis of a variety of
relevant ideas and information for
the purpose of a persuasive letter
Effective selection, organisation
and synthesis of a variety of
relevant ideas and information for
the purpose of a persuasive letter
Selection, organisation and
synthesis of a variety of relevant
ideas and information for the
purpose of a persuasive letter
Selection and combination of
ideas for a persuasive letter.
Statement of ideas
Discerning use of persuasive
letter structure to achieve
purpose and effects
Effective use of persuasive letter
structure to achieve purpose and
effects
Use of persuasive letter structure
to achieve purpose and effects
Use of persuasive letter structure
to achieve purpose
Use of aspects of persuasive
letter structure
Discerning use of a range of
grammatical structures and
vocabulary to achieve different
purposes and effects
Effective use of a range of
grammatical structures and
vocabulary to achieve different
purposes and effects
Use of a range of grammatical
structures and vocabulary to
achieve different purposes and
effects
Use of grammatical structures
and vocabulary to achieve
different purposes
Use of a narrow range of
grammatical structures and
vocabulary
Discerning use of a variety of text
and language features to achieve
different purposes and effects:
Effective use of a variety of text
and language features to achieve
different purposes and effects:
Use of a variety of text and
language features to achieve
different purposes and effects:
Use of text and language
features that vary in suitability:
Use of text and language
features that impede meaning:
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written features
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written features
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written features
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written features
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written features
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grammar and punctuation
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grammar and punctuation
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grammar and punctuation
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grammar and punctuation
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grammar and punctuation
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spelling
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spelling
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spelling
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spelling
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spelling
Homework
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5 nights, up to 15 minutes
Reading
Spelling
iTunesU homework
course based on
Knowledge Quest
workbook
• Possible additional tasks
Independent but supported
Our aim is to develop the girls’ capacity to
be independent writers.
However, we offer support through a tutorial
session each Thursday afternoon, from 3.30
to 4.30. This usually takes place in M3. This
session is primarily for support in
assignment work.
Mrs Terry Jacka
Head of Faculty for Mathematics
We
WE
MATHS @
ST HILDAS
2016
What are we
using?
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Text: MATHS QUEST 7
-for the Australian Curriculum (on iPad)
BlackBoard
- for delivery of worksheets and activities
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Calculator Casio fx82
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Emphasis:
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Relevance to the real world
Investigative approach
Problem solving – challenging
all abilities
Mathematical Communication
Classes
 Currently
 There
classes are mixed ability.
will be some rearrangement at the
end of Term1.
- this will help us to cater more for
students’ individual learning needs
- information to be sent to parents
later in the term
Australian Curriculum
Content strands
Number and Algebra
Measurement and Geometry
Statistics and Probability.
Proficiency strands
Understanding
Fluency
Problem Solving
Reasoning
The proficiencies reinforce the significance of working
mathematically within the content and describe how
the content is explored or developed.
Term 1
 Integers
– whole
number operations
 Measurement
perimeter and
area
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First Assessment Item:
 To
be handed out
to classes in the
week beginning
18th February
 Due 27th February
 “Antopolis
Airport”
Assignment
 Some
work will be
done in class and
some will be done
at home
Assessment &
Reporting
 Assessment
and Reporting will follow
Australian Curriculum guidelines
 Assessment results will be available on BB
after they have been moderated by
teachers
NAPLAN
 In-class
practise, so that students are
confident and prepared for the test.
Homework
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5 nights , up to 15 minutes
Consolidation - class work
Number facts
Problem solving
NAPLAN
Problems?
 Tutorial:
Tuesday & Wednesday 3:30 to 4:30pm with
Mrs McNamee & Mrs Greening
 Questions ??:
If you have concerns about your daughter's
progress please contact her maths teacher
(via their maths exercise book, phone or email)
or Mrs Jacka (Head of Faculty 55777248)
Pastoral Care
The personal development of each student, as an individual
and as a member of our community, is of paramount
importance to us.
Pastoral Support Structure
Pastoral care is a vital component of student experience, shaping student
attitudes, willingness and even ability to continue with their studies.
Head of Middle School – Mrs Susan Sanburg
Head of Year – Mrs Catherine Jobson
Administration Support Officer – Ms Vivian Radin-Brown (MSC)
Year 7 CLD Teachers
7G – Ms Natasha Goldspring
7H – Miss Rachel Horner
7M – Ms Jenny Mahon
7P – Miss Brianna Pickstone
PC Teacher
Deputy Principal – Ms Wendy Lauman
School Counsellors – Mrs Nicole Hinchcliffe / Ms Catherine Falco
Child Protection
St Hilda’s School is committed to the safety and well being of children and
protection of children from harm. The School follows procedures formally
adopted by the Corporation of the Synod of the Diocese of Brisbane for
the protection of harm of students in Anglican schools.
If students are at any time feeling unsafe or fearful of being harmed or
they are concerned for another student, we encourage them to speak
with a trusted adult. This could be a teacher, one of the School’s
Student Protection Officers as listed below, or the Head of School, Mr
Peter Crawley.
School Protection Officers:
Ms Wendy Lauman, Deputy Principal
Mrs Nicole Hinchcliffe, School Counsellor
You can read the School’s Child Protection Policy on the School website in the Quick Links Safeguarding
Students Policies.
Supporting your Daughter’s Learning
Be aware of your daughter's changing needs as she begins the
transition into adolescence - monitor her adjustment to Middle
School particularly in relation to:
workload balance
participation
relationships
general feelings
Communication between parents and teachers is essential to
your daughter’s development. If you have any concerns or
queries, please contact your daughter’s HOY.
Communication between parents and their daughters is even
more important. Take time to talk together.
Daily Life
School Times
Period 1 starts – 8.20am
School finishes – 3.25pm
Pick Up & Drop off
Scholar’s Gate, Cougal Street
Flagpole – Gate 2
Whitby Street – sisters in the Junior School
Daily Life
Lunch
If they forget their lunch – students can obtain a voucher from the MSC.
Dropping off items
If you need to get an item to your daughter during the day – deliver to the
MSC.
Messages
If you need to contact your daughter – messages can be phoned through to
the MSC.
Lost Property
Please make sure that all items are clearly named.
Students who have lost an item should check the lost property located at
Student Reception.
Behaviour Management
Developing positive relationships and teaching responsible behaviour
include:
Proactive measures:
- Promote respect and trust
- Develop clear expectations
- Code of Conduct – Non Nobis Solum
Taking action:
- Problem solving approach
- Choices and consequences
Spirit Awards
Recognise and promote positive student behaviour
Certificates are presented at Middle School Assembly
Linked to 3 learning dimensions
- Capable (Head)
- Connect (Heart)
- Contribute (Hand)
Being capable:
Thinking and Learning
Hands-on approach
Collaborative learning
- group discussions, projects, presentations.
Learning styles - to understand how they learn best
Developing a sense of responsibility for learning
- organisational skills, study skills
- tutorials
- assessment schedule
Being Capable:
Timetable – Weeks A & B
PERIOD
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY,
FRIDAY
PERIOD
TUESDAY, THURSDAY
PERIOD 1
8.20 - 9.20
PERIOD 1
8.20 - 9.20
PERIOD 2
9.20 - 10.20
PERIOD 2
9.20 - 10.20
PERIOD 3
PC Group
10.20 - 10.40
RECESS
10.20 - 10.40
11.00 - 11.55
PERIOD 3
10.40 - 11.40
11.55 – 12.50
PERIOD 4
11.40 - 12.40
12.50 - 1.35
LUNCH
12.40 - 1.25
1.35 - 2.30
PERIOD 5
1.25 - 2.25
RECESS
PERIOD 4
PERIOD 5
LUNCH
PERIOD 6
10.40 - 11.00
2.25 - 3.25
PERIOD 7
2.30 -3 .25
PERIOD 6
Thursday WKB:
MS Assemblies /
House Meetings
Timetable
Character & Leadership Development (CLD)
Chapel
PC Groups
Middle School Assembly
MS&SS Assembly
House meetings
Being Capable:
Homework
Homework helps students by complementing and reinforcing
classroom learning, fostering good lifelong learning and study habits,
and providing an opportunity for them to be responsible for their own
learning.
Students are encouraged to use their School Diary and/or
iPad/diary app to record homework
Not completing homework on a regular basis will be followed up by
teachers or HOY
Successful practice:
Involves up to 60 minutes per day
Homework may include extension of class work, assignments, essays and
research
Should include daily independent reading
Being Capable:
Organisation
Organisation and time management skills are critical for the girls to
develop.
Students are encouraged to use their School Diary
Prioritising work
Maintaining a neat locker and study space
Accessing, reading and responding to emails.
Communicate with teachers and peers
Knowing what’s on and meeting commitments
Arrange a co-curricular agreement form if there is a clash
Parents can help by:
Establish a regular routine both morning and evening.
Create a family calendar to keep track of schedules and events.
Provide a space for homework with necessary supplies.
Show a genuine interest in everything your daughter does at school.
Spend time together to reflect/discuss the day’s events.
Establish good relationships with your daughter’s teachers.
Take every opportunity to praise your daughter and help foster a
positive attitude towards school.
Encourage your daughter to feel good about herself.
Help set realistic and specific goals and focus on the positives.
Listen and ask questions to help your daughter resolve problems.
Encourage your daughter to be a thinker.
Teach your daughter that it’s OK to make mistakes.
Connections
The belief that underpins pastoral care
in the Middle School is the recognition that opportunities
for growth and development can only occur
in a supportive environment.
Student Progress
The Middle School aims to keep parents informed of their
daughter's progress throughout the year.
Communication mechanisms include:
 Parent Information sessions
 Parent Lounge
 Semester Reports
 Parent Teacher Interviews
 Website
- School Calendar
- Assessment Schedules
 The Extra (weekly newsletter)
 Blackboard
Connecting with Parents
Parent Lounge
Correspondence
Excursions
Updating information ie medical
School reports
Parent Involvement
Sport, school events
Communication
Partnership between home and school:
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Parent Lounge
Blackboard
Email
Phone
Meetings
Parent Teacher Interviews
Text message
Communication
Partnership between home and school:
 We can best care for your daughter
when we have up to date information
Student Communication
Blackboard
- Subject information, task sheet and resources
Student Café
- Students can access Student Café via the icon on their desktop
(use their normal computer username and password)
- Timetable
- Blackboard
- Co-curricular
- Calendar
- Excursions
Contributing
We recognise the importance of leadership and community
service opportunities.
 SCR, YLR, CLD, Buddy, Chapel
 Focus Weeks, Shrove Tuesday activities,
fund raising
Co-curricular
Co-curricular activities are an integral part of the Middle
School experience. Activities which encourage
participation and accommodate students' interests can
enhance academic success, build self-confidence, and
promote self discipline and a positive work ethic.
Cultural - music, drama, debating etc
Sport - QGSSSA
2 per semester
Sport
House Carnivals
House Swimming (Term 1)
House Cross Country (Term 2)
House Athletics (Term 3)
QGSSSA Sport (Queensland Girls' Secondary Schools Sports Association)
Swimming (Term 1), Cross Country (Term 2), Athletics (Term 4)
Fixtures
Autumn: Basketball, Soccer, Touch
Winter: Volleyball, Tennis, Netball, Hockey
Summer: Softball, Badminton
Artistic Gymnastics and Rhythmic Gymnastics
Music
Instrumental Ensembles
Middle School and Senior Concert Bands, Senior Strings
Ensemble, Chamber String Ensembles, Big Band and
Rhythm and Blues Band
Choirs
Senior Choir - singers from Years 7 to 12
Senior Show Choir - singers from Years 7 to 12 who are
members of Senior Choir will have the opportunity to
audition for the Show Choir at the end of Term 1
Special Events
Canberra Trip
- Term 1
Outdoor Education
- The Mebbin Challenge
- Term 3
Encouraging Independence:
Uniform
All students are required to wear the
correct school uniform.
 Years 7 to 9 need to own a school
blazer (Terms 2 & 3)
 Hair appropriate length and style (natural colour)
 Hair tied back with navy blue ribbon
 No make up or nail polish
 Jewellery - watch, earrings (small sleepers/stud – silver/gold/pearl
or with a small gem stone)
 Panama or winter hat worn to and from school
 Hat are worn during breaks
 All items need to be named
Encouraging Independence:
Belongings
Girls are encouraged to be organised
with and responsible for their
belongings.
 Lockers
 Naming of all belongings is very important. Even
engraving of watches assists with returning these
belongings to the girls
 Lost property
Encouraging Independence:
Valuables
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Mobile Phones
iPads
iPods
Money
Encouraging Independence:
iPads
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Security – named, locker
Recharge each night
IT support
iPad tips
Information on website
Absences from School
Normal Absences
Parents are asked to telephone and advise the School if their daughter is
unexpectedly absent. The student should bring a note to the MSC on the day
of her return to class.
If your daughter has a medical appointment during the day, please check her
in and out of the Student Reception located in the James Administration
Building. Where possible, written requests/advice should be received at least
a day in advance.
Leave
Applications for leave, need to be made in writing to the Head of Middle
School.
Late
If students are late they need to report to Student Reception in the James
Administration Building to be issued with a late slip.
Year 7