Preparation for High School Study
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Sydney College of English Sample Timetable Level: Lower Intermediate Theme: Australian Media
Preparation for High School Study
Lesson
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Period 1 9:00-10:45
Warm up activity
Warm up activity
Warm up activity
Warm up activity
Warm up activity
Homework check Language work: -vocabulary -grammar
Homework check Visit library for book & internet research projects
Homework check Language work: Viewing and analysing the TV news
English for Maths – trigonometry
Grammar Test: Active & Passive voice
Vocabulary and practice exercises
Listening Test
Reading comprehension skimming/scanning strategies for reading newspapers
English for Maths – geometry -Homework Check
Text type focus: News articles – Reading and composing news articles in groups and individually
Excursion: Visiting a TV studio - Students produce their own news program
Reading & writing
Preparation for High School Study prepares students for Australian high schools by ensuring they have both the English language skills and the cultural knowledge required to participate actively in school life.
Code of Conduct
Course Content
• Punctuality
Recess
The course is an integrated skills-based program that focuses on language learning and practice, along with the relevant study skills and strategies.
• Homework policy
Period 2 11:00-12:45
The syllabus is divided into monthly programs, within which new units of work are undertaken each week. Units of work revolve around multidisciplinary themes, such as media studies, government and Australian history and culture. A specialist Maths teacher also takes classes in Maths and Science to ensure students are familiar with the language and practices expected in these subjects.
• No smoking or drinking
Students study from level and age-appropriate textbooks, as well as a variety of stimulating resources, such as readers, print media, CDs, film clips and field trips.
• Recording homework
Each Friday afternoon students participate in sport. At least two excursions or events are organized for all students every month. On this day teachers review students’ progress, prepare reports and develop programs for the following month.
Students and guardians are all made aware of the behaviours expected by HSP students at SCE and at home. These include: • Respectful language
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity to others • Anti-bullying programs • Appropriate management of sleep and computer use
Homework Diary The diary serves many purposes, including: • Organizing learning and completion of tasks • Providing guardians with information about is being studied in class • Assisting communication between parent/guardian and teacher
Study hours
Maths Test
Lunch
A lunch room with micro-wave ovens, hot water and kitchen facilities is provided. Alternatively students may buy their lunch at nearby shops and food-halls.
Period 3 1:30-3:00
D.E.A.R (Drop Everything And Read – an individual reading program) Australian Studies: Personal Map Development: Assertiveness training reading activities
Australian Studies: Introduction to media - student survey on TV viewing habits
Australian Studies: A TV clip on fast food ads and a class debate
Sport -badminton -soccer -basketball
High School Pathways
Classes are Monday-Friday from 9:00am to 3:00pm (25 hours per week for most weeks, and 20 hours per week for one week of each month, since one day per month is allocated as a student free day, when students are not required to attend school.)
Private Schools: girls schools boys schools co-educational schools religious schools
Sydney College of English Preparation for High School Study
Entry Requirements Age 12 and older Minimal English level - Lower Elementary
New South Wales Government Schools: girls schools boys schools co-educational schools senior campuses
TAFE (NSW)
Supportive environment Education takes place in a genuinely caring environment that is warm and friendly, with strong support systems.
Writing : Matching and creating headlines
• Use of English at all times
Vocabulary and practice exercises
assessments
Monthly Reports Comprehensive reports are generated each month, following final assessments. They refer to 3 skills areas : Oral Interaction, Reading & Responding and Writing, and are distributed to students and guardians, as well as to agents and destination schools.
Sydney College of English (SCE) – Your Guide to the Area • 2 mins to Broadway Shopping Centre: supermarkets, post office, cinema, food court and countless clothing shops (G4) • 2 mins to the nearest bus stop (G4, G5) • 10 mins to Sydney Central Train Station (F8) • 5 mins to the University of Sydney where students can use the library, sports facilities or cafes. (3 H) • 5 mins to the University of Technology, Sydney. (G6, F7) • 7 mins to TAFE Ultimo campus (E6) • 10 –15 mins to Sydney Fish Market (A3)
By Train or Bus from SCE • 15 mins by bus to Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House • 40 mins by bus and train to the world famous Bondi Beach • 40 mins by bus and train to Homebush Olympic Park • 5 mins by bus to Pitt Street Mall Shopping Centre • 50 mins by bus and ferry to Manly Beach
By Car or Tour Bus from SCE • 20 mins by car to the Sydney Airport
• 5 mins to Victoria Park with its 50 m pool (I3)
• 2.5 hours drive to the Jervis Bay which has the most beautiful white sand beaches in the world
• 5 mins to Wentworth Park where SCE students play soccer every Wednesday. (D4)
• 2.5 to 3 hours drive to Port Stephens where students can go Dolphin Watching by boat
• 8–10 mins to the Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre with its 50 m pool and gym. (C5)
• 2 hours by car to the Hunter Valley where students can do wine and cheese tasting
• 20 mins to Darling Harbour and the IMAX theatre – the biggest screen in the southern hemisphere. (A6, A7)
• 1.5 hours by car to the Blue Mountains
• 5 mins to Glebe Point Rd where students will find a variety of cafes and restaurants (F3)
• 1.5 hours by car to the Entrance where students can watch a Pelican Show 365 days a year
35–39 Mountain Street, Broadway, Sydney 2007, Australia Tel: 61–2–92815211 Fax: 61–2–92815208 Website: www.sce.edu.au E–mail: english@sce.edu.au 020
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Walking Distance from SCE