Kohi seniorschoolpresentation13

Kohi seniorschoolpresentation13

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  To be theNew Zealand Primary School of choice where we: Instil a passion for life-long learning, and for making positive contributions to society so: As a student I belong and achieve KohimaramaKohimarama SchoolSchool
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  The YearSixThe YearSix toEightto Eight ProgrammeProgramme 20132013
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  Overview & PurposeOverview& Purpose To provide information about the current Senior School Programme To share some of the experiences that are currently available to students in Year 6-8 To provide an opportunity to answer questions
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  The SeniorSchoolThe SeniorSchool •In2008 we changed the structure of the Senior School to include Years 6-8. •We introduced a Specialisation programme to offer the students a greater variety of non-core curriculum experiences to meet Year 7/8 year level requirement. •Between 2008-2013 we have continued to adjust and modify the Senior School programme to ensure it offers a variety of relevant opportunities. •We introduced other initiatives to improve the teaching and learning in the Senior School including new technologies.
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  StudentsStudents StaffStaff ParentsParents CurriculumCurriculum Ingredients forSuccessIngredients forSuccess Year6-8Year6-8 StudentStudent LeadershipLeadership SpecialisationSpecialisation ProgrammeProgramme SportSport EducationOutsideEducation Outside the Classroomthe Classroom Responsibilities,Responsibilities, Opportunities &Opportunities & ChoicesChoices Extra-CurricularExtra-Curricular ActivitiesActivities
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  CurriculumCurriculum At Kohimarama School,like all schools in New Zealand, we implement the National Curriculum. This curriculum is divided into seven areas: •English •Mathematics •Social Sciences •Science •The Arts •Physical Education & Health, •Foreign Language •Technology
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  Curriculumin theCurriculumin the SeniorSchoolSeniorSchool •Cross Group in Mathematics • Continued group teaching of Reading • Current focus on advancing standards in Writing •Increased student engagement with technology e.g blogs, websites, interactive boards, online resources •Develop programmes that respond to the needs of 21st Century learners ie SOLO, collaborative learning • Availability of Mathletics to all Snell students • Continue to develop our oral language programme through prepared and impromptu speeches and debating
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  Curriculumin theCurriculumin the SeniorSchoolSeniorSchool •Utilisethe facilities at Selwyn College for hard material Technology •Offer a variety of GaTE programmes •Participate in programmes and events such as Otago •Problem Solving, Kids Lit Quiz, Mathex, biennial Science Fair • Engage in a curriculum focused Specilaisation programme •Intervention programmes in Reading and Mathematics •Availability of annual ICAS Tests
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  SpecialisationSpecialisation
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  SpecialisationSpecialisation Languages- French Media Studies VisualArts Food Technology Processes & Production Robotics Structures & Mechanisms Careers Elite P.E Performance Arts
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  SpecialisationSpecialisation Media Studies Year 6: Video /Web page design and creation Visual Arts Year 6: Printing making Year 7: Using Dye Year 8 : 3D Mask making Careers Year 7/8: interests / strengths, CV & interview skills/ entrepreneurship/ subject choices Food Technology Year 7/8: Cooking basic meals, healthy foods, snacks, basic baking developing menus.
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  SpecialisationSpecialisation Processes & Production Year6 : Design, create, package, market- Play dough Languages Year 7/8: French greetings, basic phrases Robotics Year 6 : Building and computer programming a basic Mindstorms Lego robot Structure & Mechanisms Year 7/8: Structures, Gears, Engineering, Solar Power Elite P.E. Year 6: Cross Fit Fitness
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  Snell HomeworkSnell Homework Elementsto Homework Year 6 to 8 Reading Mathletics Spelling Maths and Science Badge Challenges Weekly/fortnightly mini learning tasks related to classroom topics Focus on developing time management skills
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  Student LeadershipStudent Leadership LeadershipCouncil House Captains Peer Mediators Road Patrollers Sports’ Councillors
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  Responsibilities, OpportunitiesResponsibilities, Opportunities &Choices& Choices Rock Band Ensemble, Intermediate, Beginner Band Choir Librarian School Sport Enviro Warriors Kapa Haka Waterwise School Production EOTC School-wide responsibilities e.g staffroom duty, bell, flag
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  A Year 6-8sailing and kayaking programme. Run by Teachers and Parents. A session per week in term 4. Develops students’ aquatic awareness, skills and confidence through: • Water safety practices • Learning basic kayaking skills • Learning basic sailing skills • Raft building (Year 8) Okahu Bay WaterwiseOkahu Bay Waterwise
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  Every second year,the school undertakes a major school production which involves all students in Year 6 to 8. The school production provides a variety of opportunities for our pupils to develop and enhance their creative skills. School ProductionSchool Production
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  EducationEducation
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  Kohimarama SportKohimarama Sport •House Captains organising lunchtime House challenges • Continue to increase student exposure to “expertise” being brought into the school • Large percentage of students competing in School Netball, Basketball and Touch Rugby • Other opportunities eg Soccer, Rugby, Cricket • A drive for excellence in school sport – led by the Senior School. Inter-Zone successes. • Representative opportunities in Bay Suburbs and Eastern Zones • Sports Exchanges- Coogee School, Sydney