Curriculum | Specialist Programs | Library and Information & Communication Technology (ICT)

Miss Rachel Mercuri (ICT & Library Specialist)

Library

PREP

During Term 1, Prep students have a 50 minute library lesson each week. During this session, ICT as well as library skills will be taught. Students will also have an opportunity to borrow library books. In Terms 2-4, Prep students will have a 50 minute library lesson with their classroom teacher and a separate 50 minute lesson of ICT. The aims of the Library Prep Program are:

Preps can borrow two books at a time, either a picture story book or an easy non-fiction book. The loan period is for one week. Books should be returned on or before the day of the library session.
Named library bags are a compulsory item for Preps to help protect library books from damage and to help the students to keep track of their books.

YEAR 1

Students in Year 1 will have a 50 minute ICT lesson.

The 5 ICT areas of study are:

During the year, students will have the opportunity to:

Year 1 students also have access to laptops in their classroom. Classroom teachers will plan and incorporate these technologies into all learning areas where appropriate.

YEAR 2

Year 2 students have a 50 minute Library lesson each week with their classroom teacher. The library program will concentrate on library and research skills. The program builds on the Level 1 program and aims to develop the skills the students will need to help with recreational reading and classroom investigations. The aims of the course are:

YEAR 3/4

Year 3/4 students have a 50 minute Library lesson each week with their classroom teacher. The library program will concentrate on research and literature, including library skills. The program aims to develop the skills the students will need for recreational reading and classroom investigations. The course includes:

YEAR 5/6

The Year 5/6 students have a 50 minute Library lesson each week with their classroom teacher. This year the library program will concentrate on literature as well as library and research skills.

The program builds on the previous year’s program and includes:

By the end of Year 6 the students should have a thorough understanding of the organisation of a primary school library. They should know:

The students will be given opportunities to work through research assignments, to evaluate resources and assess their skill in locating and using information.

Students can borrow books for a period of two weeks. Books should be returned regularly on, or before, the day of the library session. The library is also open every lunch time. Year 5/6 nominated days are Wednesday and Thursday.

INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT)

All students will have a 50 minute ICT lesson in the computer lab with Miss Rachel Mercuri.

PREP

Prep children have access to the wonderful world of computers both in the classroom and in the Computer Lab. Children attend sessions in the Lab, and the programs that are used in the Lab will also be available in the classroom.
During the year, your child will have the opportunity to:

Prep students also have access to laptops and iPads in their classroom and an Interactive White Board in a shared space. Classroom teachers will plan and incorporate these technologies into all learning areas where appropriate.

YEAR 1

Students in Year 1 will have a 50 minute ICT lesson.

The 5 ICT areas of study are:

During the year, students will have the opportunity to:

Year 1 students also have access to laptops in their classroom. Classroom teachers will plan and incorporate these technologies into all learning areas where appropriate.

YEAR 2

Students in Year 2 will have a 50 minute ICT lesson.
The 5 ICT areas of study are:

During the year, students will have the opportunity to:

Year 1 students also have access to laptops in their classroom. Classroom teachers will plan and incorporate these technologies into all learning areas where appropriate.

YEAR 3 & YEAR 4 STUDENTS

Students in Years 3 & 4 will have a 50 minute ICT lesson.
The 5 ICT areas of study are:

During the year, students will have the opportunity to:

Year 3 & 4 students also have access to laptops and some Interactive White Boards and TVs. Classroom teachers will plan and incorporate these technologies into all learning areas where appropriate.

YEAR 5 & YEAR 6 STUDENTS

Students in Year 5 & 6 will have a double session of ICT for half of each term alternating with Visual Arts.
The 5 ICT areas of study are:

During the year, students will have the opportunity to:

Year 5 & 6 students also have access to laptops and an Interactive Whiteboard in their classroom. Classroom teachers will plan and incorporate these technologies into all learning areas where appropriate.