GRADE 7 REPORT:
Welcome back to our Grade 7 students and families. As we enter into a new term, students and staff have embraced our new way of working. As you are aware, student teaching and learning is being delivered online and we are excited about this new and innovative way of curriculum engagement and delivery to our students.
Grade Correspondence
On Monday, Miss Males released a video link on the KMHS Facebook page in relation to Canvas. In this video, Miss Males guides us on how to navigate Canvas and use the functions within this application. If Canvas is new to you click on the link below to view:
Celebrations
We are really proud of our students and the way they have engaged online. They have learnt so many new skills, are building their independence and taking responsibility for their learning. Congratulations on such a great start Grade 7!
Grade Focus
Over the last two weeks our grade focus has been around online etiquette. This means that when students are talking with peers and staff online in tutorials, in a chat or emailing they are following the below points:
Guidelines for a respectful chat, I can do that!
1. Remember that you are on camera and live. Your teacher and class members can see what you are wearing, where you are sitting and your facial expression. Find a quiet place in your house. Dress appropriately, following school dress codes. If possible, wear earphones with a microphone.
2. You are not anonymous. Be mindful of your expressions, speaking tones and what you say. Your voice and video are viewed by everyone participating in the conference. Other people in your house can hear what you and others in the video conference are saying.
3. Follow the same school ROCKS expectations for learning behaviour that you would follow in real life. Listen to the teacher. Take turns to speak. Be kind and considerate.
4. Think before you speak. Stay on topic. Make sure your comments are clear and appropriate to the conversation. Don't say anything you wouldn't say in your actual classroom.
5. Be a good listener. Take the time to listen to what people are saying. Don't interrupt others.
6. Think before you type. If your teacher enables the Chat to feature you may be able to participate by typing into a chat box. Choose your words carefully. Use appropriate spelling and grammar. Stay on topic. Don't use sarcasm or humour that could be misunderstood. Don't type in all caps.
7. Take it slow. Remote learning is probably a new experience for you. Resist the impulse to be silly or to say or type the first thing that comes into your mind.
8. Video conferencing is a privilege. If you cannot use it responsibly your access to school managed video conferencing tools will be removed.
Grade Assemblies
On Monday, Miss Males and Mrs Hume held the weekly Grade assembly via teams. Items discussed were:
- Online etiquette
- Social distancing at school
- Review of our ROCKS expectations
- Checking in on student wellbeing
We are excited to share that we had 144 participants in our online assembly!
Here we have some of our students who are doing a fantastic job engaging with their work online and learning from home.
