GRADE 6
TRANSITION
PROGRAM
KMHS School-wide expectations
R - Respect for others, property & equipment
O - Organisation
C - Commitment to learning
K - Keeping safe
S - Sensible behaviour
GRADE 7 Priorities
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Creating positive relationships between students, teachers, parents and our wider
community
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Improving the literacy and numeracy levels of all our students (extension, remedial)
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Providing effective, high quality teaching and learning experiences that are
collaboratively planned and targeted at student needs
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High expectations in regard to learning, behaviour and effort
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Collaboration, critical thinking, communication skills and character development
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Supporting students through the provision of an engaging curriculum that suits all
learners and meets their current and future needs
GRADE 7 Students
Showing grade 7 students in action
GRADE 7 Students
Showing grade 7 students in action
GETTING to know each other
• Welcome to KMHS BBQ
• Grade 7 Punchbowl Picnic
• Positive Behaviour Support Days
• Grade 7 Camp
• Peer Support Activities
• Class Activities
• Sports Carnivals
• Parent Teacher
• Arts Evenings
WELCOME to KMHS
An evening for students, parents and teachers to come together
PEER SUPPORT - G7 Punchbowl Picnic
Peer Support
led activities
at Punchbowl
Reserve
Creating
bonds to
strengthen
your
relationships
Group
activities to
get to know
new people
Developing
relationships
within your
home class
Working with
your peers in
your home
class that
challenge you
GRADE 7 Camp
A three day adventure at Camp Clayton
KMHS Carnivals
Athletics / Swimming / Cross Country / Diving
GRADE 7 Subjects
In Grade 7, students at KMHS study the
following subjects in a 25 hour week of study:
CORE CURRICULUM
HALF YEAR COURSES
(2hrs each per week)
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LOTE
Drama
Foods
MDT
Art
Music
(all based on the Australian curriculum)
• English - 4hrs
• Mathematics - 4hrs
• Science - 3hrs
• Social Science (History & Geography) - 3hrs
• Health & Physical Education - 3hrs
ENRICHMENT COURSES
(2hrs per week)
Examples include:
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Robotics
Mobile Mechanics
Photography
Computing
Dance for Fun & Fitness
Music Extended
Snack Size
Junior Fast Fitness
Sport Education
Tempting Treats
GRADE 7 Timetable
A typical student timetable:
GRADE 7 Teaching Team
CLASS TEACHERS
AST (Senior Teacher of grade)
• First port-of-call with any student
concerns
• Overall responsibility for
coordinating of grade
• Day to day pastoral care
• Student & staff support
• Attendance monitoring
• Serious behaviour concerns –
proactive planning & intervention
• Regular parent contact
GRADE LEADER
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL / PRINCIPAL
• Support of both class teachers & the
AST
• Working with the AST & Grade
Leader to support student & grade
needs
• Behaviour management & student
support
STUDENT Support & Services
The following structure is in place to support all students:
• Class teacher
• School Psychologist
• Grade Leader
• School Chaplain
• AST / Assistant Principal
• Youth Connections
• Learning Support (Teaching Team)
• MARSSS Flexible Programs
(Building & Construction, Kitchen &
Garden, Community Service, Working
With Children)
• Literacy and Numeracy Coach
• Social Worker
FLEXIBLE Programs
Preparing students for future endeavors
LEADERSHIP Opportunities
Following are the different opportunities students have show and
develop their leadership skills:
• Prefects (Year 10)
• Public Speaking (Debating)
• House Captains (Year 10)
• Class Leaders (Year 7, 8, 9)
• Peer Support Leaders (Year 10)
• Beacon Ambassadors
• Student Voice (All Grades)
• Sports Team Captains
• Courtesy Student (Year 7, 8)
• Team Leader (e.g. F1 Cars, Arts Nights,
Catering, etc.)
• Grade 7 Transition Leaders
LEADERSHIP KMHS 2015
Leadership opportunities for all grades
LEADERSHIP KMHS
Leadership opportunities for all grades
SPORT at KMHS
SPORT at KMHS
Netball
Basketball
Football
Soccer
Hockey
THE Arts
Dance / Drama / Music / Visual Art
EXTRA Curricular Activities
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Maths, Science, English,
ICT & Cooking
Competitions
Something for everyone
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Science Club
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Music Club
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Library Book Club
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Science & Engineering
Challenge
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Launceston
Competitions (Dance,
Drama)
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Formula 1 Cars
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wot Opera
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Debating
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SmARTs Club
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