WELCOME TO YARA - MR RUSSELL SZASZ
Hello and welcome to Class Yara, with Mr George! The word ‘yara’ is a term that originates from the 250 Aboriginal languages which exist in Australia. ‘Yara’ means gumtree. Yara is a Stage 2 composite class with Year 3 and 4. Yara consists of 14 Year 3 students and 10 Year 4 students.
We have begun the year exploring Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID). Social and emotional learning is the process through which children acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions. AVID focuses on building aspirations, confidence as well as the organisational and study habits that help students to succeed. There is an emphasis on analytical writing, note taking and research. One of AVID’s key aims is to build student resilience to better equip them to complete their school education journey and negotiate key transition points. AVID Students are always focused on being future learners. This means they are active citizens in their community, concerned about personal responsibility and always pushing themselves and others to be academically successful. Students who are part of AVID will develop the skills needed to become successful learners. In order to achieve those goals, we have a high expectation of our students. This means that students are held to a Code of Conduct. Below are critical components of the AVID Code of Conduct.
Expected Academic Behaviours
- They show up ready to learn to all classes
- They come prepared with all necessary supplies, homework, books or anything required to succeed in class
- They S.L.A.N.T.
- S – Sit forward
- L – Listen
- A – Ask Questions
- N – Nod along with the speaker
- T – Track the Speaker
- They participate in note taking
- They fill in their planners with the required information
- They keep an organised binder
- They turn in all of their work
- They have reflection sheets (DLIQ) completed.
- They help out in class when asked
- They work hard and do their best at everything given to them
We have a very exciting and productive year ahead and I look forward to working with you and your child, to ensure they succeed and achieve their personal best.
General Information:
Homework will be handed out on Monday and returned on Friday.
● Monday - Homework handed out, Sport and Library
● Tuesday – IT with Mrs Miller and Scripture 12:25pm
● Friday – Homework returned and Assembly on odd weeks
If you have any questions please contact me via Class Dojo or by ringing the school to make an appointment.
Mr Russell George Szasz