HOMEWORK Homework is an opportunity for your child to consolidate what he/she has covered at school but, more importantly, it is a time when your child learns to work independently. Projects will be done at school. o o o o o o
Please help your child but do not do their homework for them! Create a space for your child to do their homework. Avoid any distractions such as phones, TV, music and noisy siblings. Sign your child’s diary daily – even if your child attends homework class. When preparing for tests use study notes, concept maps etc. Help your children pack their homework away and prepare their bag for the next day. The following tasks will feature in their homework:
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Spelling & Vocabulary– English, Afrikaans, isiZulu. Daily independent reading, a book of their choice. Maths homework - InstaMaths or exercises in their textbooks. Revising the day’s skills or working on writing tasks, grammar or comprehension. Other homework will be subject and teacher dependent and will vary weekly. Theme and section tests.
GRADE 6 CAMP The camp this year will take place from Mon 20th to Wed. 22nd of February (Tues 21st to Thurs. 23rd) at Camp Nelu in the Magaliesberg. http://www.campnelu.org. The cost of the camp, which includes transport, meals and all activities is R1500. The focus is on outdoor activities, which dovetail with both the Social Sciences and Science and Technology Curricula. Being in the bush and staying together in dorms give children the opportunity to improve their social skills and work cooperatively as a team.
EXTERNAL EXAMS Each year, our children in Grades 3, 4, 5 and 6 write the International Bench Mark Tests in Maths, Science and English and the Grade 6s write the IEB Core Skills Tests. We use the findings from these results to enhance our learning and teaching at the College.
GRADE SIX FAREWELL As it is the last year of our children’s Primary School career, we celebrate this together. The children accompanied by two family members and the teachers, come together to celebrate at a party. Parents organise the event with guidance from the teachers. We have loads of fun, so please pitch in with the preparations for this function.
BIRTHDAYS Birthdays are always special occasions and, as we all love to celebrate, we ask that you help the teachers out by sending in cupcakes or pre-sliced cake for your child’s birthday. Serviettes are also nice to have! We look forward to a wonderful and successful year for all. The Grade 6 Team.