Parent Handout for Parent Teacher Information Night

1. Super STAGE 2
Mount Annan Christian College 2014
Welcome to Stage 2!
It is a privilege to welcome you and your child to our exciting Learning Space for
Stage 2. Our unique Learning space has two teachers and approximately 50
students that work together as one class. This offers flexibility and support in
teaching our students, by allowing teachers to interact with students and support
while a lesson is being taught.
Our space offers comfort and flexibility, with each student being able to choose
their own seats on a daily basis. The structure of the classroom comes from
teaching students to manage their own behavior and to make appropriate
choices for themselves. This also facilitates the different ways that we approach
lessons in group based activities and project based learning.
Please feel free to come and visit us!
Students are expected to bring
their equipment each day.
Please ensure that your child’s
items are labeled clearly.
We use a web based behavior
management system called
Class Dojo. Students have their
own login to create their own
creature.
Lunch Orders: we encourage
students to place their orders in
the lunch basket at the beginning
of each day rather than buying it
during lunch time.
Our Blog
Superstage2@blogspot.com
Our blog is an important part of
sharing and reflecting upon
what is happening in our
classroom.
We encourage parents to look
at the blog on a regular basis
and it would be even better if a
comment could be left to
encourage our students in their
learning.
Homework and Information
about what is happening will be
posted as needed.
Homework will be given each
Monday. It will also be due the
following Monday. Students are
encouraged to complete their
homework to help reflect on
their learning. Students are
encouraged to read each night
for about 20 minutes.
Important
We are available to meet with parents, if there is a wish to discuss any part of your child’s
education. The best times to talk with us is after school or send a note in outlining your
query. We will get back to you as quickly as possible.
Mrs Todd is primarily looking after students in 3T and Mr Brownlee is focused on the
students in 4T. Please address any correspondence to the appropriate teacher for any
queries or concerns. Thank you for your support.
Mrs Todd and Mr Brownlee
Classroom Teachers

2. Overview of Subjects:
This is an overview of the subjects that we will be teaching throughout the year.
Term 1
English
Science
HSIE
CAPA
Christian Discovery
PDHPE
Term 2
Term 3
Term 4
Wordless Picture
Books
Moving Pictures
Darius Bell and the
Glitter Pool
Human Body
Did you know?
Information texts
Cycles of the World
Places Then and
Now
Animation
Cooperating
Communities
Artist Study
Easter
Creation
Convince Me!
Persuasive texts
Solid, Liquid and
Gas
Australia, You’re
standing in it
Integrated with
Science and HSIE
Fall/ Sin/ Flood
Personal Health
Choices
Safe Living Safety
First
My Growing Body
Resilience and
Bullying
Mathematics
Mathematics is structured upon a
fortnightly cycle. In the first week, students
are taught a concept. At the end of the
week they are given assessment task from
which they are grouped. Depending on
how well they have understood a concept,
students will have the opportunity to
relearn the concept, consolidating their
learning through practice or be enriched
through extension activities.
In the larger classroom we will also look
for ways to meet the needs by taking small
groups for support or extension.
English
English is based upon the Daily 5 Program
which teaches explicit reading strategies
and behaviour management. Teachers will
conference with students to set goals for
the reading.
This year we will also looking the 6 traits
of writing to enhance their writing skills.
Living in
Communities
Cycles
Egypt