Mrs Emma Pinkerton Head of Year 8 - St Hildas School
Mrs Emma Pinkerton Head of Year 8 - St Hildas School
Mrs Emma Pinkerton Head of Year 8 - St Hildas School
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<strong>Mrs</strong> <strong>Emma</strong> <strong>Pinkerton</strong><br />
<strong>Head</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Year</strong> 8
“The quality <strong>of</strong> relationships between teachers<br />
and students in classrooms, opportunities for<br />
student participation and responsibility, and<br />
the level <strong>of</strong> support provided by teachers are<br />
all strongly related to students’ academic<br />
progress, and emotional and social<br />
development”.<br />
(www.beyondblue.org.au).
<strong>Head</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
Middle<br />
<strong>School</strong><br />
<strong>Year</strong> 7<br />
<strong>Head</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Year</strong><br />
<strong>Year</strong> 8<br />
<strong>Head</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Year</strong><br />
<strong>Year</strong> 9<br />
<strong>Head</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Year</strong><br />
<strong>St</strong>udents Teachers Parents
To foster an inspiring and nurturing environment<br />
To support the Form Teachers in their roles<br />
Plan and oversee the CLD program<br />
Provide pastoral care and support to all girls in the<br />
year level<br />
Build positive relationships and a supportive<br />
environment for both staff and students in the year<br />
level<br />
Maintain records <strong>of</strong> student issues and parent contact<br />
Communicate information to and from Form Teachers<br />
and <strong>Head</strong> <strong>of</strong> Middle <strong>School</strong><br />
Promote active involvement in a wide range <strong>of</strong> school<br />
activities and encourage teamwork and leadership.<br />
Be responsible for the <strong>Year</strong> 8 area<br />
Check and ensure uniform is worn correctly
Through Character & Leadership Development<br />
CONNECT CAPABLE CONTRIBUTE<br />
Identity<br />
Communication<br />
Teamwork<br />
Relationships<br />
Sexuality<br />
Spirituality<br />
Thinking Skills<br />
Spirituality<br />
Management <strong>of</strong><br />
Self<br />
Personal Safety<br />
Spirituality<br />
Citizenship<br />
Community<br />
Leadership<br />
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Chapel, Form, CLD Lessons and Assemblies<br />
Camp<br />
Personal Development Information Sessions<br />
Fete Contribution<br />
TSS Connection
Organisation<br />
• comes to class prepared<br />
organises materials effectively<br />
• records homework<br />
• uses the assessment planner<br />
completes & submits tasks on<br />
time, with care<br />
• begins work promptly<br />
• utilises class time productively<br />
• able to prioritise tasks<br />
• designs innovative procedures<br />
• maintains a tidy work space<br />
• uses timetable - planning<br />
organises belongings<br />
• maintains a balance with<br />
academic, co-curricular, social<br />
and family commitments<br />
Homework<br />
• completes homework on time,<br />
records homework details<br />
• follows a study routine<br />
• utilises time effectively<br />
• prioritises tasks - due dates<br />
• utilises assessment schedule<br />
• follows directions and completes<br />
all tasks<br />
• shows attention to detail<br />
• perseveres with complex<br />
projects that require sustained<br />
effort<br />
• attends to task at hand<br />
• demonstrates flexibility and<br />
adaptability<br />
• seeks help as required
Thinking<br />
• interprets and synthesizes info<br />
• integrates learning from various<br />
subjects<br />
• uses variety <strong>of</strong> info-gathering<br />
techniques & different sources<br />
• accurately analyses & assesses<br />
info<br />
• recognises where and how<br />
assignments would benefit from<br />
additional info<br />
• uses equipment, resources,<br />
evidence, research, opinions and<br />
discussion to gather info<br />
• considers all info/alternatives<br />
• draws relevant conclusions<br />
• demonstrates variety <strong>of</strong> skills to<br />
organise and manage information<br />
Problem Solving<br />
• solves problems independently<br />
• interprets, understands the<br />
problem<br />
• devises a plan to solve the<br />
problem<br />
• carries out the plan<br />
• records the process and the<br />
results<br />
• checks the solution/results<br />
• evaluates the plan/solution<br />
/result<br />
• devises alternative solutions,<br />
plans<br />
• makes connections between<br />
different problems and solutions<br />
• applies successful strategies to<br />
new problem situations<br />
• chooses appropriate materials<br />
• develops creative solutions
Independent Work<br />
• demonstrates responsibility in<br />
task completion, attendance,<br />
punctuality<br />
• works well without supervision<br />
• accepts responsibility for<br />
completing tasks on time<br />
• accepts responsibility for own<br />
behaviour<br />
• demonstrates self-direction<br />
• persists with tasks<br />
• uses time/schedules/planners<br />
• adheres to established time<br />
lines<br />
• explores, selects and uses a<br />
variety <strong>of</strong> learning strategies<br />
Participation<br />
• participates in class/group<br />
activities<br />
• willingly works with new groups<br />
• accepts various roles<br />
• takes responsibility for own<br />
share <strong>of</strong> work<br />
• contributes to group problem<br />
solving<br />
• communicates well<br />
• encourages others to<br />
participate<br />
• contributes information<br />
• questions ideas <strong>of</strong> group to<br />
seek clarification/agreement<br />
• shows respect for ideas <strong>of</strong><br />
others<br />
• listens without interrupting<br />
• shares responsibility for<br />
decisions
Goal Setting<br />
• identifies criteria to assess<br />
work<br />
• uses criteria to assess work<br />
• assesses own work<br />
• identifies goals<br />
• identifies specific steps to<br />
reach goal<br />
• evaluates success in reaching<br />
goals<br />
• identifies strengths &<br />
weaknesses<br />
• perseveres to achieve goals<br />
• revises goals or steps as<br />
necessary<br />
• demonstrates self-direction<br />
• accepts feedback on<br />
performance<br />
• uses feedback to improve<br />
work<br />
Initiative<br />
• observes, questions, explores,<br />
investigates<br />
• shows self direction<br />
• seeks work, new learning<br />
opportunities<br />
• shows motivation<br />
• responds to challenges<br />
• seeks challenges & takes risks<br />
• displays confidence<br />
• demonstrates positive<br />
attitude to learning<br />
• generates questions<br />
• obtains information &<br />
investigates independently<br />
• develops original<br />
ideas/procedures<br />
• seeks assistance when<br />
required
<strong>St</strong>udent Council Representative<br />
<strong>Year</strong> Level Representative<br />
Form Captain<br />
Buddy<br />
House Form Representative<br />
Chapel Warden
Code <strong>of</strong> Conduct – Not for Ourselves Alone<br />
• Respect for self and others<br />
• Care & concern for others<br />
• Contribute to the community<br />
• Pride in appearance (correct wearing <strong>of</strong> uniform)<br />
• Valuables - mobiles, iPads, iPod’s etc<br />
Co-curricular<br />
• Contributing to the school community<br />
• Involvement in at least one activity per term<br />
Homework<br />
• 60-90 minutes per night<br />
Tutoring<br />
• Attend scheduled tutorials
Please feel free to communicate with either<br />
myself or your daughter’s Form Teacher by:<br />
• Emailing - epinkerton@sthildas.qld.edu.au<br />
• Phone – 5577 7285
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