1. Welcome to Year 6 Rebecca Climie Barbara Brock Hollinshead Justine Taylor George Li Pauline Uden Doris Chun Kim Stanyard Judith Tang Diana Wong Diana Cheung

6. School Guiding Statements A learning community working together to develop internationally minded students who act to make a better world. Pillars of Purpose Achieve potential, Respect individuality, Make a difference

7. IB World School All IB schools plan teaching and learning around the essential elements. Learner Profile Transdisciplinary Themes Key Concepts Transdisciplinary Skills Attitudes Action And Knowledge (subject areas)

9. Learner Profile (Trick Crop B) We want to develop each student so that he/she is: Communicator Risk-taker Principled Knowledgeable Open minded Reflective Balanced Caring Thinker Inquirer

10. Transdisciplinary Themes Themes central to humanity: Where we are in place and time Who we are How we express ourselves How the world works How we organise ourselves Sharing the planet

11. The Key Concepts (2Fs3Cs2Rs and a P) Form Function Causation Change Connection Perspective Responsibility Reflection and many related concepts

12. Transdisciplinary Skills Thinking Skills Social Skills Communication Skills Self-Management Skills Research Skills

13. Attitudes Appreciation Commitment Confidence Cooperation Creativity Curiosity Empathy Enthusiasm Independence Integrity Respect Tolerance

14. Learning through Units of Inquiry Different transdisciplinary themes, concepts, transdisciplinary skills, learner profile attributes and attitudes guide the children’s inquiries. Teachers provide initial input and then children are encouraged to ask their own questions, so that children can follow their own lines of inquiry with teacher guidance and support. Children are required to be active and independent learners – and are expected to take action!

16. The first Transdisciplinary Theme this year “ Where We Are in Place and Time” The central idea is : Technology impacts human activity; past, present and future Lines of inquiry are: How technology meets needs How simple machines function The circumstances and impact of the development of technology over time Concepts : Connection, Change, Function Learner Profile : Knowledgeable, Communicator Attitudes : Curious, Confidence Transdisciplinary Skills : Research, Communication

18. Units of Inquiry in Y6 Energy How the World Works (Feb to Mar) NGOs and their role in society How We Organise Ourselves (Apr to May) Chinese art and culture How We Express Ourselves (Jan to Feb) Making decisions, resolving conflict Who We Are (Oct to Dec) Technology past, present and future Where We are in Place and Time (Aug to Oct)

19. Language: English In English we follow the IB scope and sequence document. English is taught is linked to our overall central idea wherever possible. This involves your child in reading and writing in a range of forms including: classic fiction, poetry and drama by long-established authors including, where appropriate, study of a Shakespeare play; adaptations of classics on film/TV . autobiography and biography, diaries, journals, letters, anecdotes, records of observations, journalistic writing, non-chronological reports.

20. Reading Children are expected to read at home every day – this may be their own reading book , a newspaper, guided reading book or other appropriate material. They should record their reading daily in their school diary. Guided reading books will be sent home and children may be asked to prepare specific chapters for the group session. Children may be asked to complete tasks in their reading journals. Your children will have one library lesson weekly and are also able to access books before and after school.

21. Mathematics In maths we follow the IB scope and sequence document for mathematics. During the year children will be working on different targets. The children are taught to self assess through, for example ’Traffic Light System’.

24. PE: Physical Education Two lessons per week Building team work and technical skills Important that children have the correct equipment: PE kit, hat, water bottle

25. Home Learning We have an essential agreement for home learning that took effect from September 2008. This agreement was ratified fully in July 2009.

27. Home Learning Feedback will be given to all children about the quality and quantity of their home learning. This feedback is given in different ways. In Y6 this year we will use two websites to support home learning. (Screen shots on the following slides.) We will provide guidance as to how these tools should be used. These sites do allow children to work independently. In order to prepare your child for homework at secondary school, home learning will become more internet based as the year progresses. Reading, spellings and number facts are all ongoing throughout the year.

28. Supporting Tools – My Maths

29. Support Tools - Studyladder

34. Contact Information from school website Communicate through student diary Telephone Email