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'Bridge to Year 7' program aims to prepare your child for the educational challenges Year 7 and beyond
Suitable for children in Year 6


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During Year 7, students will be exposed to a vast range of terminology, as they are encouraged to analyse texts and use the language of texts such as 'composer', 'audience', 'language techniques' and 'creating meaning'. They will also interpret essay questions and write both short answers and long detailed essays.

 

To assist Year 6 students prepare for Year 7, students will develop skills in report and essay writing.  Skills including the deciphering of questions, identifying important facts, skimming and note taking.  Students will learn to draft opening paragraphs of essays and reports to ensure they create a sound working base for development.

 

The development of narrative and creative writing skills will continue as we encourage students to link their understanding of how texts work through the exploration of a range of well-written texts by well-known authors.

Utilising an increased range of authors and books fosters an increase in vocabulary. Year 9 NAPLAN results have indicated that an expanded usable vocabulary positively effects writing in secondary school.

 

The development of persuasive writing skills will continue as they learn to write a response in essay style format after exposure to various research and current issues.  Poetry and poetic imagery are also covered.  The final unit of work includes learning how to study for exams and developing positive, effective study habits.

 

 

MATHS

Mastering the Year 6 core strands, including Measurement and Geometry, Number and Algebra, Statistics and Probability and Working Mathematically.
 

This includes developing understanding and fluency in mathematics through inquiry, exploring and connecting mathematical concepts, applying formulas and strategies, analyse data, choosing and applying problem-solving skills.

 

Additionally, covering topics introduced in secondary school, including Algebra, Directed (negative) numbers and Pythagoras' Theorem will provide beneficial.

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Why should my child attend?
Ease your child’s transition into High School, by equipping them with the ability to write as required in secondary school, as well as be exposed to key high school Maths topics. The change from Primary to High School is a significant time your child's life; emotionally, physically, as well as academically. The demands placed on your child will be different to what they have been experiencing in Primary School. Help your child continue their academic success and achieve their future goals.


Held:
Starts end of Term 1 to Term 4 2019.
 

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Enrol
Express your interest in attending via emailing office@arrendell.com.au or calling 02 4942 3000.
 

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