a note from primary years leadership key dates... class contribution

KEY DATES...
Monday 30 March Thursday 9 April
Dental Program - Building 2.10
in ‘STAFF’ opposite Building 5
Wednesday 1 April
EY & PY Exhibition of Learning –
4-6pm Buildings 2,5,6,8,9,10
Friday 3 April
GOOD FRIDAY
Monday 6 April
EASTER MONDAY
Thursday 9 April
Students final day of Term 1
Friday 10 April
PUPIL FREE DAY
A NOTE FROM PRIMARY YEARS LEADERSHIP
Explicit teaching is the fourth pillar of learning at MOC. It is a teaching strategy designed to
engage all students in clearly articulated learning experiences. Teachers plan and program to
make clear connections to the curriculum content through a focus on gradual progressive steps
that lead to a student’s ability to independently apply their new knowledge and skills. This
approach works equally well when teaching behaviour expectations as when teaching highly
complex academic content. We
have already introduced the use of
CLASS CONTRIBUTION:
warm ups in subject areas – these
LARISSA SCHINELLA
are highly structured opportunities for
students to recite, recall and apply
On Friday of Week 8 we celebrated Harmony Day
and International Happy Day at MOC.
new knowledge and skills to the point
of automaticity. Our pupil free day
In the morning, EY and PY students joined
at the end of this term is dedicated
together with two buddy classes to listen to a story
called ‘The Crayon Box that Talked’ by Shane
to further professional learning
DeRolf. The book had a lovely message about
about the “I do, We do, You do”
celebrating our differences and was read to us by
approach to learning design and
senior years students.
delivery. Using this model, teachers
In my class we mapped out where our families
model new content, guide students
have migrated from and we discovered that we
in their practice and gradually
have come from every continent in the world
release responsibility for application
(except Antarctica of course)! We also shared
of learning to the students. When
some special foods from our different cultures.
students can apply their learning
independently and transfer their
learning to new situations or problems
they are approaching mastery of the
learning.
Kim Cooper
Executive Leader (Birth-Year 6)
Ph. (08) 8209 1600
www.moc.sa.edu.au | info@moc.sa.edu.au
99 Douglas Drive, Munno Para SA 5115
‘GROW UP
SMILING’ AT
MOC
The program is now in
progress.
GROW UP SMILING
organise the appointments and let
families know when the appointments
are. They then fax through the list of
appointments to the school so that we
are able to let class teachers know.
Please note too, that the consultations are
in the room labelled “STAFF” next to the
Pilates studio (2.10) which is opposite
Building 5. Please enter via the Front
Office and turn right past the Canteen.
Maryjane Tenison Woods Coordinator of College Well-being
MEET THE STAFF
Amy
Campain
“This is my first
year at MOC
and I am very
happy to be
here. I have
been working as a teacher for the
past five years in Port Augusta. I
am originally from Adelaide so
it is good to be home. I have
studied Zoology and love animals
and teaching the students about
animals. I look forward to the
MOC year ahead.”
PRIMARY YEARS TEAM
Kim Cooper
Executive Leader (Birth-Year 6)
E: kim.cooper@moc.sa.edu.au
THE POWER OF PARTNERSHIP
The Power of Partnership – student, family and school, a three-way partnership with the power to
influence the success of students as both learners and individuals. The benefits to students, of school
and home working together in a harmonious way, are vast. They include a more positive self esteem,
greater motivation to learn, a positive attitude towards school and learning and higher attainment levels,
that is, much better grades. These are the things we all want for our students so what do we need to do
to help them?
Parents, caregivers, family members and friends should talk to students about their learning. It ‘s
not necessary to understand what is being learned, only to express an interest and to have high
expectations of students. Time taken in discussion with students about what they would like to do in
the future, their goals and aspirations and their interests shows students that their parents also believe
learning is important as a pathway to life choices.
When we believe in our students’ ability to learn, talk to them about their learning and value their
learning ourselves we set them up for positive relationships with their teachers, improved learning
outcomes, increased intrinsic motivation and a good attitude.
Chan Welfare - Senior Leader (Learning and Achievement)
CONFIDENCE AND PERSEVERANCE
Developing confidence and perseverance can help children achieve
success at school, home and later in life as young adults. The ability to
keep going in the face of challenges and setbacks are important factors
in building resilience and coping with change.
Parents and teachers can help by providing opportunities for achievement that are
realistic and relevant to everyday life. As they grow and become more competent,
children gradually come to realise that putting in more effort and learning from
mistakes are key ingredients to reach their goals and become successful.
For more detailed advice and ideas to help boost your child’s confidence, you
might want to checkout the following websites:
http://www.rootsofaction.com/teaching-children-perseverance-and-the-value-of-work/
http://www.ahaparenting.com/blog/10_Ways_to_Raise_a_Competent_Confident_Child
http://www.todaysparent.com/family/parenting/how-to-build-your-childs-self-esteem/
Please make an appointment to see me if you would like to discuss how we might work
together to help your child’s development in these areas.
Barry Solomon - Leader (Learning and Well Being)
READING CAFE
Have you seen our new furniture in Building 9? We have had some couches and book
shelves delivered to create a Reading Cafe for our learners. This space will be used by our
students to practice their reading and learning, in a safe, respected and comfortable place.
How lucky are we at our college to have such beautiful spots to read, learn and grow? I hope
you have a wonderful Easter.
Ashlee Button - Leader (Learning and Teaching)
Chan Welfare
Senior Leader
(Learning and Achievement)
Barry Solomon
Leader
(Learning and Well Being)
Ashlee Button
Leader
(Learning and Teaching)
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The last weeks of term already!
Service contact number: 0450 257 472
It’s hard to believe we are already in the final weeks of term! We have been having so much fun in
OSHC that the weeks are flying by. The OSHC room along with Occasional care has been turned in to a
beautiful jungle. If you haven’t seen the room in a while we would love you to come and have a look at all
our decorations and art work, the children have been working hard to create an inviting space for all.
OSHC will be open for the pupil free day on April 10th, we are open from 6:30am to 6pm. We have
begun planning some exciting activities including arts and crafts, cooking experiences and lots of fun
group games. We would love to have your children with us for the pupil free day, remember we can take
children as young as 4.
Bookings have opened for our upcoming Holiday club, programs for the holidays are available on our
website or you can pick up a copy from the OSHC room. We will be here every day throughout the
holidays enjoying experiences such as incursions, theme days and an excursion to the movies.
It is very simple to book your child in to OSHC whether it is for the pupil free day, the holiday clubs or
during the term. All you need to do is head to our website and create an account or call our fantastic
customer service team on 1300 105 343.
Sincerely,
Megan (Coordinator), Felicity, Rhonda and Charmaine