Teaching and Learning
In 2019 our schoolwide theme is
To start the year we will have the Spotlight on Me then Us - learning about each other, how emotions and feelings are shown or represented and what makes each person in our classes unique and how we can work together to all be AS ACE.
The second half of Term 1 will focus on Drama, Drama, Everywhere - looking at different elements of Drama, techniques and being able to communicate ideas through performance.
In Term 2 the theme is Take to the Boards, focusing on Sound Arts (Music), how this contributes to and enhances performance and how technology impacts performances.
In Term 3 the theme is Showtime, looking at how performances are promoted and marketed and how they create profit to contribute to the performance industry.
Term 4's focus is Shake It - a chance to break out those dance moves and communicate using our bodies combined with music.
The second half of Term 1 will focus on Drama, Drama, Everywhere - looking at different elements of Drama, techniques and being able to communicate ideas through performance.
In Term 2 the theme is Take to the Boards, focusing on Sound Arts (Music), how this contributes to and enhances performance and how technology impacts performances.
In Term 3 the theme is Showtime, looking at how performances are promoted and marketed and how they create profit to contribute to the performance industry.
Term 4's focus is Shake It - a chance to break out those dance moves and communicate using our bodies combined with music.
When designing programmes of work and lessons for our students, the staff at Allenton School use the Teaching as Inquiry approach. This ensures we provide the best programmes for our students, based upon their needs and working to extend their understanding of concepts.
Reporting to Parents/Caregivers/Whanau
Student achievement is reported and celebrated with the community through the following;
- newsletters
- whole school and syndicate assemblies
- newspaper articles in the Ashburton Guardian or other local papers
- wall displays at school and community venues such as the Ashburton Art Gallery
- sports events such as swimming sports, athletic sports, cross country, Kiwisport days and events for other sporting codes
Families are given the opportunity to meet with staff at Three Way Conferences in Terms 1. When students are in Years 1-2, families receive a six monthly progress report and an achievement report at the end of their first, second and third years at school. Families of Year 3-6 students receive Mid Year progress reports and an End of Year report.
Informal visits from parents are welcome and parents can make times throughout the year to discuss particular matters with their child's teacher.
Student achievement is reported and celebrated with the community through the following;
- newsletters
- whole school and syndicate assemblies
- newspaper articles in the Ashburton Guardian or other local papers
- wall displays at school and community venues such as the Ashburton Art Gallery
- sports events such as swimming sports, athletic sports, cross country, Kiwisport days and events for other sporting codes
Families are given the opportunity to meet with staff at Three Way Conferences in Terms 1. When students are in Years 1-2, families receive a six monthly progress report and an achievement report at the end of their first, second and third years at school. Families of Year 3-6 students receive Mid Year progress reports and an End of Year report.
Informal visits from parents are welcome and parents can make times throughout the year to discuss particular matters with their child's teacher.