Welcome to Mrs Conway and Mrs Horstman's Year4/5 class.

Welcome to 2009! This year we will be part of a team-teaching partnership. We will be working closely together to provide each child with a supportive learning environment and a curriculum that caters for each child’s individual needs.

Mrs Tanya Conway

Each week I will be working on Mondays and Tuesdays. I have worked in a variety of schools throughout Queensland, which has provided me with a range of skills and unique experiences.

Ms Jade Horstman

I will be working for the rest of the school week. I too have worked in a variety of schools throughout Queensland but have spent the majority of my career in the Childers area.

Communication

We feel passionate about establishing a collaborative and open working partnership with parents and students. This year the students will be provided with a communication book. This will allow all of us the opportunity to effectively communicate with each other. The communication book may include messages about your child’s behaviour, resources, special days, happy news etc. Please be sure that you regularly check your child’s bag, and sign the message so we know you have seen important information.

Behaviour

We will be following the positive behaviour management plan of our school. We will also be providing students with a rewards based system within the classroom. This system will allow students to work towards rewards such as no homework; class helper; free time; and computer activities.

Homework

We appreciate that all of us have busy family lives and it is sometimes difficult to complete required tasks. With this in mind we will be providing the students with a weekly homework sheet and a list of spelling words. Occasionally your child may bring home a project task to complete. But we do try to complete the majority of these projects at school.

Units/Themes

Listed below is an outline of our units/themes for 2009.

Term 1: This is Australia

Term 2: Ipswich – Our Heritage City

Term 3: Natural Disasters

Term 4: How My Garden Grows

Excursions/Camp

This year we have tentatively looked at planning an excursion/camp to enhance the learning opportunities of our unit/themes.

Term 1: Queensland Museum

Term 2: Laidley Historical Museum

Term 3: Camp

Term 4: to be advised

Smart Moves

As part of our push towards healthy living, years 4-7 will be participating daily in a rotational sporting program. This will be for a half hour each morning.

We look forward to working closely with our students, parents and Administration, in providing learning opportunities that are exciting and meaningful.

Cheers

Tanya and Jade

Learning Activities

Is it a mammal?