Student+Teachers

Kia ora and welcome to Sunnybrae – we value the work that you do with our children. Your associate will do her/his best to help you as much as possible during your time here. To ensure she/he can do this it is essential that you arrive by 8:15 am and expect to stay until 3.30pm most days. You will need to stay later than this for planning meetings with your associate 2-3 times a week. Check before you leave each day for comments or assistance with preparation. It is over to you to keep your file up to date. You can make a start on some of the tasks on the first day. The practicum requirements and your goals will be discussed with you at the earliest opportunity.

Observations for a particular curriculum area should be in your associate's hands before you may take a lesson in that area. All lesson plans must be completed and shown to your associate prior to the lesson being taken – we expect plans to be ready the day before the teaching is to be done.

The outline of evacuation procedures are displayed in the classrooms. Assembly points are: Rooms 1-6 on the junior court; everyone else on the back field (R8-13 exit through rear doors). A long bell will signal an emergency.
 * Evacuation Procedures: **

**On your first day:** Get to know the children and become familiar with the room plan. Your practicum requirements will be discussed at the earliest opportunity. During your time with us, we would appreciate your use of initiative in helping when obviously needed. If you see something you wish to question us about, please jot it down - in these busy classrooms, children and their needs come first - teachers do not always have the time to stop. Your associate teacher will provide you with a copy of the **timetable, current planning and class list.** Most of the other documentation you need to refer to is on our school website or below on our school wiki.

Some organisational matters to be aware of: -

 * Our students will call you Mrs/Ms/Miss/Mr.
 * Use the staffroom for morning tea and lunch – please rinse your dishes and put them in the dishwasher, cover food before microwaving and vacuum up any crumbs you leave. A charge of $3 per week per student is made for staffroom expenses – this is payable at the office.
 * Please use the toilets at the back of the hall or beside Room 1 and Room 8 if the other ones are busy.
 * All photocopying must be approved and organised through your associate. Student teachers may not use the photocopier themselves. For personal requirements the cost is 10c per sheet.
 * Be involved in the total school programme. Participate in lunchtime activities with the children. Attend staff and syndicate meetings. There are a variety of other meetings you are welcome to attend, please check with the leader of the meeting or the Principal first.
 * Parking inside the school is at a premium and allocated to individual staff members so please use the adjacent side roads (Ellen Ave, Northgrove Ave).
 * All school resources used are to be returned to the appropriate store immediately after use. Record bar codes on sheets in resource rooms, the Librarian will then be able to issue resources to you. Please ensure any area used, e.g. classroom, hall, music room, is left tidy at the end of each session.
 * You are asked not to use your phone (including texting) during class time or when around students (including during playground duty).
 * You are welcome to call back after your time here and maintain contact with your class.
 * Principal discussion times will be on the week's calendar.
 * Please check that the Deputy Principal knows the dates and times that your lecturer is visiting.
 * Ask for your associate’s phone number, and give yours to your associate. If you are going to be absent unexpectedly through illness, contact your associate directly.
 * Sunnybrae, like all schools is a smoke-free zone. It is also a health promoting school. Sweets and chewing gum are, in general, banned at school and as you are a role model you should not be seen with either. Please do not bring gifts for children when you leave – it can create a climate of expectation with some children who then look for presents from all student teachers.

If you are unsure about anything please ask – either your associate or the DP will be happy to talk to you. You are very welcome here – we hope you enjoy your time with us.

** Documentation: ** The following documentation will be of use to student teachers while they are on practicum.

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- This document outlines our philosophy behind our behaviour plan, as well as expectations and consequences for students. This will help you to have behaviour expectations consistent with our school. =====

- Classroom management strategies to take control of noisy students [|Rob Plevin] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u086rr7SRso Start after 8 min. - Bill Rodgers Establishing trust to enable classroom co-operation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r351z1MqL10 Start after 1:30min 5 Quick behaviour management tips http://www.edutopia.org/blog/classroom-management-tips-novice-teachers-rebecca-alber

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- E xplains channels of communication within the school and the importance of clear communication. We strongly believe in a commitment by all to clear, honest, positive communication. =====

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- The overall goal is to maximise the educational benefits of cyber technologies while minimising the risks, ensuring safe and appropriate access for all staff and students (ie internet, mobile phones etc)=====

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During your time at our school you are considered to be a part of our staff, obliged to adhere to our Cybersafety Staff Use Agreement. Student teachers are expected to become familiar with it. =====

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- Healthy eating patterns are essential for students to achieve their full academic potential, for physical and mental growth and lifelong health and well-being. Staff (including student teachers) will model this policy ie sweets, chocolate, cakes, etc will not be used as rewards or given out as treats. =====

- [[file:Normal School Role policy 15.pdf]]
- Sunnybrae is a 'Normal' School which means that in addition to providing and meeting the learning needs of our students, we play a vital role in the pre-service training of teachers. As such our teachers are required to provide a ‘model’ to student teachers here on practicum of sound, effective and current teaching methods. Please refer to the policy for further detail. - This document includes evacuation procedures and guidelines on safety in physical education and in the playground, among other things. -We acknowledge in our Behaviour Plan that appropriate touching is an accepted method of praise and positive reinforcement. Under special circumstances restraint of a child is appropriate. This policy outlines these circumstances. - The Principal and members of the staff are responsible for the conduct of students during play intervals, before and after school, and during lunchtimes. Duty teachers will be **punctual, positive and proactive** in their approach to playground supervision. They have a prime role in shaping the school playground climate and expectations. This document outlines playground duty times and areas.