Welcome to our Back to School Curriculum Night

Welcome to our Back to School Curriculum Night!

The Plan for Tonight n n n A little about your teaching team The GWA approach to education Our class Essential Agreements The year ahead academically Communication How you can support

A Little About the KG 1 NB Teaching Team

GWA Approach to Education n Inquiry based- aim is to develop children’s knowledge, concepts, skills, attitudes and actions through an integrated curriculum. n Challenged according to what students are ready to learn next (developmental approach) Focus on differentiation, activity based, small group and individualized learning n

How We Know What Students Have Learned n n n Prior knowledge to drive inquiry Assessment (observations, authentic) Process oriented more often than product (reflection of learning) Portfolios (shows progression throughout the year). Kids can reflect on their work. Student Led Conferences (later in the year)

BALANCED RISK-TAKER Class Essential Agreements n n n OPEN-MINDED CARING THINKER REFLECTIVE KNOWLEDGEABLE INQUIRER n Embody the Learner Profile Our classroom essential expectations fosters shared responsibility. What we are encouraging and how you can help at home (consistency) Independence , confidence and positive social interactions COMMUNICATOR PRINCIPLED

The Year Ahead Academically n Units of Inquiry overview- There are six transdisciplinary themes – Who we are: Our senses n Central Idea: We use our senses to find out about ourselves, each other and the environment – We will be inquiring into the following: n n n The five senses How we use our senses to learn about the world Why senses are important and the impact of their absence Our other units of inquiry: How the world works: Water Sharing the planet : Minibeasts How we organize ourselves: Tell me a story

The Year Ahead Academically g n i m Swim Math er ICT Libra ry Ipads Promethean boards Computers PE c L i a s nguage u M Oral Numb e e c a p s & e Shap t n e m e r u Meas on i t c n u f & Pattern g n i l d n a H a Dat l communicati on (listening and speaking) Reading Writing Art

Role of Play in Early Childhood n n n Play provides opportunities to explore, create, develop social skills, role-play, express themselves, learn about emotions, release stress, test limits, take risks, and enjoy themselves Play supports both the academic and social aspects of learning through a child’s perspective. Teacher’s role is to act as the facilitator; to guide students in generating their own questions about their learning and help them

Communication • • How can we work together? All classroom news and upcoming events will be posted on the Weebly site. http: //gwakg 1. weebly. com/ Many ways to be in touch i. e face-to-face and email Ask questions as they come up; we have an open door policy

Supporting Learning at Home n How parents can help • Independence is key At home: dressing alone, setting the table, taking responsibility of their school bag, quick goodbye’s at the school door. – No official homework in KG 1 – Encourage questions/ inquiry through modeling” answer a question with a question – Talk to your child about their day, ask specific questions rather than general

EC Teaching and Support TEAM Vice Principal Margaret Sikora Ms. Anita EC Librarian Ms. Huson Music Teacher Martin Hamilton Swimming Teacher Neil Clark ICT Teacher Kathleen Morton. Shepherd PE Teacher Nina Garza Counselor Emma Hamilton Art Teacher