ACADEMICS
ACADEMICS
CREATING THE THINKERS, PROBLEM SOLVERS AND LEADERS OF TOMORROW
SPECIALIST SUBJECTS
SPECIALIST SUBJECTS
A PLACE FOR TALENT TO EVOLVE
LEADER IN ME
LEADER IN ME
Queen's College is a Lighthouse School. In the Primary Years, students are discovering their leadership capabilities on a daily basis. The principals of Stephen Covey's '7 Habits' provide a solid foundation for students to foster the development of Leadership skills. Classroom mission statements, personal student goals, leadership roles abound in every class. Virtual learning has brought to light so many needed leadership roles- leaders of technology, chat box leader, kahoot leader and so much more. Living the daily habits means that students are 'proactively' planning to meet their learning goals. They 'synergize' to achieve collective goals and 'think win-win' to resolve any issues that may arise. Embracing the school version of 'The 7 Habits', 'The Leader In Me' sets each student on a track towards organization and development in all areas.
Queen's College is a Lighthouse School. In the Primary Years, students are discovering their leadership capabilities on a daily basis. The principals of Stephen Covey's '7 Habits' provide a solid foundation for students to foster the development of Leadership skills. Classroom mission statements, personal student goals, leadership roles abound in every class. Virtual learning has brought to light so many needed leadership roles- leaders of technology, chat box leader, kahoot leader and so much more. Living the daily habits means that students are 'proactively' planning to meet their learning goals. They 'synergize' to achieve collective goals and 'think win-win' to resolve any issues that may arise. Embracing the school version of 'The 7 Habits', 'The Leader In Me' sets each student on a track towards organization and development in all areas.
READING SUPPORT
READING SUPPORT
THE LOVE FOR READING
THE LOVE FOR READING
The Love For Reading
The Love For Reading
Developing the love for reading is essential in the Primary Years. Our aim is to inspire students to become life-long readers and learners. Students always enjoy making their own reading selections, having opportunities to read aloud in class and to share their favorite story selections. Primary Years' students are drawn to anthology series. They are encouraged to read from a wide variety of genres in order to develop ideas and thinking across many realms. Critical thinking is valued through debate, discussion and analysis of text material.
Developing the love for reading is essential in the Primary Years. Our aim is to inspire students to become life-long readers and learners. Students always enjoy making their own reading selections, having opportunities to read aloud in class and to share their favorite story selections. Primary Years' students are drawn to anthology series. They are encouraged to read from a wide variety of genres in order to develop ideas and thinking across many realms. Critical thinking is valued through debate, discussion and analysis of text material.
Fluent reading is also a major goal. Students are encouraged to read aloud and to pay particular attention to punctuation marks. Their tone and use of expression to convey meaning, along with being able to decode challenging words are progressive skills. As students gain confidence with fluency, they can spend less time trying to determine what words say and improve their fluency. Fluency directly connects to comprehension. The article below is teacher centered, however, there are many aspects which can be utilized at home as you work with your child to develop their fluency.
Fluent reading is also a major goal. Students are encouraged to read aloud and to pay particular attention to punctuation marks. Their tone and use of expression to convey meaning, along with being able to decode challenging words are progressive skills. As students gain confidence with fluency, they can spend less time trying to determine what words say and improve their fluency. Fluency directly connects to comprehension. The article below is teacher centered, however, there are many aspects which can be utilized at home as you work with your child to develop their fluency.
Comprehension assists students in understanding what it is they are reading. Comprehension classes feature the teaching of reading skills like the main idea, compare and contrast, making predictions, inferences, theme, and context clues. With an understanding of their meanings, and how they are used in written text, students can then apply their knowledge of the skills to their reading.
Comprehension assists students in understanding what it is they are reading. Comprehension classes feature the teaching of reading skills like the main idea, compare and contrast, making predictions, inferences, theme, and context clues. With an understanding of their meanings, and how they are used in written text, students can then apply their knowledge of the skills to their reading.
Making Reading and Writing Connections
Making Reading and Writing Connections
Scholars of elementary education, whose studies focus on the reading and writing connection, reference the importance of writing to strengthen comprehension skills. Steve Graham, a career scholar in elementary school writing noted that, "This is the rhetorical relation view of reading-writing connections that posits that students learn about reading through the act of composing their own text." (Graham 735)
Scholars of elementary education, whose studies focus on the reading and writing connection, reference the importance of writing to strengthen comprehension skills. Steve Graham, a career scholar in elementary school writing noted that, "This is the rhetorical relation view of reading-writing connections that posits that students learn about reading through the act of composing their own text." (Graham 735)
Setting The Scene For Making Reading and Writing Connections
Setting The Scene For Making Reading and Writing Connections
Have an area where paper, pencils, crayons, markers are kept. Include scissors and construction paper and glue for publishing stories and poems. Feature a small collection of books. Encourage reading and response writing as books are completed.
Have an area where paper, pencils, crayons, markers are kept. Include scissors and construction paper and glue for publishing stories and poems. Feature a small collection of books. Encourage reading and response writing as books are completed.
9 TOP PRIMARY YEARS TIPS FOR SUPPORTING READING AT HOME.
9 TOP PRIMARY YEARS TIPS FOR SUPPORTING READING AT HOME.
- Have a variety of books for your child to select from. Access reading material online for your child through Amazon, Kindle, and various reading websites. (Sites will be shared below).
2. Hear your child read daily at least for 30 minutes.
2. Hear your child read daily at least for 30 minutes.
3. Model that reading is important to you. Let your child see you reading newspapers, novels, texts, recipes and magazines.
3. Model that reading is important to you. Let your child see you reading newspapers, novels, texts, recipes and magazines.
4. Ask questions as your child is reading.
4. Ask questions as your child is reading.
5. Provide a quiet time and place for reading with your child. Cuddle up before bedtime and read!
5. Provide a quiet time and place for reading with your child. Cuddle up before bedtime and read!
6. Read aloud to your child. The importance of reading aloud to your child cannot be underestimated.
6. Read aloud to your child. The importance of reading aloud to your child cannot be underestimated.
7. Time Management is important in order to hear your child read. Hear your child read as you cook or are driving.
7. Time Management is important in order to hear your child read. Hear your child read as you cook or are driving.
8. Have an older sibling hear a younger sibling read.
8. Have an older sibling hear a younger sibling read.
9. Motivate your child to read..offer incentives for keeping on track with consistent reading.
9. Motivate your child to read..offer incentives for keeping on track with consistent reading.
ONLINE READING RESOURCES
ONLINE READING RESOURCES
Leveleled Readers (memberships required)
Leveleled Readers (memberships required)
QUESTIONS TO SUPPORT READING COMPREHENSION
QUESTIONS TO SUPPORT READING COMPREHENSION
FICTION
FICTION
o Where/when does the story take place?
o Where/when does the story take place?
o What did he/she/ it look like?
o What did he/she/ it look like?
o Who was?
o Who was?
o Who was the character that…?
o Who was the character that…?
o Who are the characters in the book?
o Who are the characters in the book?
o What happened before/after?
o What happened before/after?
o Which part of the story best describes the setting/characters/action?
o Which part of the story best describes the setting/characters/action?
o Find words or phrases that show that this character is special/helpful/adventurous/unsure/worried etc.
o Find words or phrases that show that this character is special/helpful/adventurous/unsure/worried etc.
NON FICTION
NON FICTION
o Find two pieces of information that tell you about..?
o Find two pieces of information that tell you about..?
o Show in the text where you found…?
o Show in the text where you found…?
o Would it be true or false to say…?
o Would it be true or false to say…?
o What does this part of the text tell us all about?
o What does this part of the text tell us all about?
o What do these words tell you about…?
o What do these words tell you about…?
o Which words/phrases/types of sentences are used in this text?
o Which words/phrases/types of sentences are used in this text?
o Why do you think the writer chose to use the words(s)/phrases(s)
o Why do you think the writer chose to use the words(s)/phrases(s)
o Find something that is about the author’s opinion, not a fact.
o Find something that is about the author’s opinion, not a fact.
o What does the writer think about…in this part of the text?
o What does the writer think about…in this part of the text?
MATHEMATICS SUPPORT
MATHEMATICS SUPPORT
FLUENCY IN MATHEMATICS
FLUENCY IN MATHEMATICS
Fluent young mathematicians who can present strategies, explain their thinking and determine how to achieve accuracy in their work are what Queen's College Primary Years aims to produce. Students are exposed a wide range of Mathematics curricular framed by the major areas of concept, computation and application. Concepts are taught using instructional videos, teacher instruction and manipulatives. Emphasis is placed on students having sound knowledge of their multiplication tables to allow them to meet the application challenges of multiplication as they progress from grade level to grade level.
Fluent young mathematicians who can present strategies, explain their thinking and determine how to achieve accuracy in their work are what Queen's College Primary Years aims to produce. Students are exposed a wide range of Mathematics curricular framed by the major areas of concept, computation and application. Concepts are taught using instructional videos, teacher instruction and manipulatives. Emphasis is placed on students having sound knowledge of their multiplication tables to allow them to meet the application challenges of multiplication as they progress from grade level to grade level.
Math Apps To Support Math Fluency
Math Apps To Support Math Fluency
Growth Mindset-Any approach to Mathematics must be seen as a journey on a continuum towards progress. Each child comes to Mathematics with different abilities, fears and anxieties about Math. Allow your child to express what they find challenging about the subject and where they feel their strengths lie. Praise and encouragement are essential for your child to thrive as a Mathematician.
Growth Mindset-Any approach to Mathematics must be seen as a journey on a continuum towards progress. Each child comes to Mathematics with different abilities, fears and anxieties about Math. Allow your child to express what they find challenging about the subject and where they feel their strengths lie. Praise and encouragement are essential for your child to thrive as a Mathematician.
Mental Agility in Mathematics is important. Students should be able to respond efficiently and accurately when recalling:
Mental Agility in Mathematics is important. Students should be able to respond efficiently and accurately when recalling:
- Number bonds
- Addition and Subtraction facts
- Multiplication and Division Facts
- Simple word problems
- Questions pertaining to various concept areas.
The rapid recall of number facts is essential to progression onto more difficult application challenges. Students must develop a daily routine of practicing their number facts. Twenty minutes to thirty minutes of daily practice can support your child's Math development.
The rapid recall of number facts is essential to progression onto more difficult application challenges. Students must develop a daily routine of practicing their number facts. Twenty minutes to thirty minutes of daily practice can support your child's Math development.
The Importance of Strategies cannot be underestimated. Students should have various strategies when solving problems. They can use pictoral representations, or know one or two different ways to solve and check their answers. Strategies can be easily taught through the assistance of popular Math websites and primarily through teacher instruction. Clearly defined processes are important for students to be able to follow and repeat independently.
The Importance of Strategies cannot be underestimated. Students should have various strategies when solving problems. They can use pictoral representations, or know one or two different ways to solve and check their answers. Strategies can be easily taught through the assistance of popular Math websites and primarily through teacher instruction. Clearly defined processes are important for students to be able to follow and repeat independently.
Displaying All of The Working helps the student to be able to determine where they encountered an error. It also helps the teacher understand exactly which part of the process the student needs more assistance with. Students often need reminding of this as they complete their work.
Displaying All of The Working helps the student to be able to determine where they encountered an error. It also helps the teacher understand exactly which part of the process the student needs more assistance with. Students often need reminding of this as they complete their work.
Timed Completions are core to preparation for tests and examinations. Students need to pace themselves as they complete their work to ensure that they will complete what is required of them in the allotted time.
Timed Completions are core to preparation for tests and examinations. Students need to pace themselves as they complete their work to ensure that they will complete what is required of them in the allotted time.
WRITING SUPPORT
WRITING SUPPORT
MAKING READING AND WRITING CONNECTIONS
MAKING READING AND WRITING CONNECTIONS
Queen's College has a rich tradition of fostering the growth of our young writers across various genres of writing. Students are exposed to poetry, narrative, descriptive and expository writing. Simple text analysis can be found in all grade levels. More and more, educational research is stating the importance of making reading and writing connections. There is a reciprocal relationship between reading and writing. The more this link between reading and writing is supported, the greater the literary progress our students will make.
Queen's College has a rich tradition of fostering the growth of our young writers across various genres of writing. Students are exposed to poetry, narrative, descriptive and expository writing. Simple text analysis can be found in all grade levels. More and more, educational research is stating the importance of making reading and writing connections. There is a reciprocal relationship between reading and writing. The more this link between reading and writing is supported, the greater the literary progress our students will make.
Simple Ways To Make Reading and Writing Connections
Simple Ways To Make Reading and Writing Connections
- Develop A Writer's Notebook
This is a great idea for writing without any rules. Select a blank, lined book that can become a Writer's Notebook. Decorate the cover and add pictures and anything that will make it unique. Record thoughts, biographical material, hopes, dreams, ambitions, achievements, stories, poems, favorite quotes, illustrations and so much more.
This is a great idea for writing without any rules. Select a blank, lined book that can become a Writer's Notebook. Decorate the cover and add pictures and anything that will make it unique. Record thoughts, biographical material, hopes, dreams, ambitions, achievements, stories, poems, favorite quotes, illustrations and so much more.
- Write summaries of books or poems read.
3. Change the endings of stories.
3. Change the endings of stories.
4. Write using the style of your favorite author. Select a poem or story and write in the very same style.
4. Write using the style of your favorite author. Select a poem or story and write in the very same style.
5. Write questions about stories.
5. Write questions about stories.
6. Watch videos and write summaries about them.
6. Watch videos and write summaries about them.
Developing Details In Writing
Developing Details In Writing
This is an area that students require continued support. They are adept at including relevant details. For more descriptive details, students need to focus on using adjectives to describe colors, shapes and sizes. A good source for using exciting color words are the Crayola Color Words found below. Vibrant verbs also are neccessary for developing details in writing. See Kites Sail High below.
This is an area that students require continued support. They are adept at including relevant details. For more descriptive details, students need to focus on using adjectives to describe colors, shapes and sizes. A good source for using exciting color words are the Crayola Color Words found below. Vibrant verbs also are neccessary for developing details in writing. See Kites Sail High below.
Writing Topics
Writing Topics
Narrative
Narrative
The Day I Got Into Trouble
The Day I Got Into Trouble
My Trip To The Dentist
My Trip To The Dentist
My Best Birthday Party
My Best Birthday Party
Summer Fun
Summer Fun
An Experience I Will Never Forget
An Experience I Will Never Forget
Descriptive
Descriptive
Beach Adventure
Beach Adventure
Space Journey
Space Journey
My Grandfather's Face
My Grandfather's Face
A Walk Through My Garden
A Walk Through My Garden
Persuasive-select either side of the argument to persuade the reader to agree to your point of view.
Persuasive-select either side of the argument to persuade the reader to agree to your point of view.
Should schools have longer vacations?
Should schools have longer vacations?
The one car per family should be made into law.
The one car per family should be made into law.
Virtual learning should be an option in all schools.
Virtual learning should be an option in all schools.
Exercise is a very significant part of maintaining good health.
Exercise is a very significant part of maintaining good health.
Fast food chains should be eliminated.
Fast food chains should be eliminated.
Expository
Expository
The Bahamas
The Bahamas
Expository Writing Topics
Expository Writing Topics
SCIENCE and SOCIAL STUDIES SUPPORT
SCIENCE and SOCIAL STUDIES SUPPORT
EXPLORATIONS IN SCIENCE AND SOCIAL STUDIES
EXPLORATIONS IN SCIENCE AND SOCIAL STUDIES
Science and Social Studies provide opportunities for discovery, exploration, observation and for the chance to journey back in time. Students enjoy learning through active participation in these subjects. Synergy is achieved as students work on group projects, present their work, discuss and debate as topics evolve. Hands-on participation, even in the virtual environment, provides opportunities for inquiry and observation. Both of these subjects are factually based and this requires consistent review for students to grasp concepts and retain information.
Science and Social Studies provide opportunities for discovery, exploration, observation and for the chance to journey back in time. Students enjoy learning through active participation in these subjects. Synergy is achieved as students work on group projects, present their work, discuss and debate as topics evolve. Hands-on participation, even in the virtual environment, provides opportunities for inquiry and observation. Both of these subjects are factually based and this requires consistent review for students to grasp concepts and retain information.
Meeting historical figures and people is a benefit of the Social Studies Curriculum. Students learn the history of their Bahamaland and gather information about the way of life for the Arawaks, Eleutheran Adventurers and the Loyalists to name a few. Essays, video presentations and group work propel the students in the everyday life of these historical people. Students are taken into the present with studies of Tourism, Countries Around The World and Conservation of Natural Resources to name a few. Social Studies provides the students with a wide range of topics for learning. Physical Geography is explored through map work and understanding various land forms.
Meeting historical figures and people is a benefit of the Social Studies Curriculum. Students learn the history of their Bahamaland and gather information about the way of life for the Arawaks, Eleutheran Adventurers and the Loyalists to name a few. Essays, video presentations and group work propel the students in the everyday life of these historical people. Students are taken into the present with studies of Tourism, Countries Around The World and Conservation of Natural Resources to name a few. Social Studies provides the students with a wide range of topics for learning. Physical Geography is explored through map work and understanding various land forms.
Science sparks each student's interest with experiments, theories and observations. Virtual field trips, guest speakers, videos and teacher presentations make this subject come alive for the Primary Years' students. Simple trips into the garden can yield interesting types of leaves, plants and soil. Students can determine the differences between plant and animal life, the challenges of weather conditions and the mystery of outer space. Through immersion into Science study, students learn how to predict outcomes, analyze material, experiment and record results. Science is exciting and fun!
Science sparks each student's interest with experiments, theories and observations. Virtual field trips, guest speakers, videos and teacher presentations make this subject come alive for the Primary Years' students. Simple trips into the garden can yield interesting types of leaves, plants and soil. Students can determine the differences between plant and animal life, the challenges of weather conditions and the mystery of outer space. Through immersion into Science study, students learn how to predict outcomes, analyze material, experiment and record results. Science is exciting and fun!
Flashcards are essential for studying these subjects. With so much content to learn, flashcards aid in breaking the material into parts which are easier to learn.
Flashcards are essential for studying these subjects. With so much content to learn, flashcards aid in breaking the material into parts which are easier to learn.
Review must be on going. There is always something to review in these content-rich subjects. Students should be reviewing workbooks and material posted in their Google classrooms.
Review must be on going. There is always something to review in these content-rich subjects. Students should be reviewing workbooks and material posted in their Google classrooms.
Details! Details! Details! It is the knowledge of specific details that will support examination performances. Study the content in detail.
Details! Details! Details! It is the knowledge of specific details that will support examination performances. Study the content in detail.
SCIENCE NOVELS FOR KIDS
SCIENCE NOVELS FOR KIDS
RELIGION
RELIGION
Characters of the Bible, their actions, problems, concerns and fears are featured in Religion sessions. Students are acquainted with stories from the Old and New Testaments and have a library of biblical stories that they learn throughout the Primary Years. World Religions are featured in higher grades and closer study of local faiths are also explored. The varied faiths represented in each class provide the basis for discussion, sharing and the cultivation of respect amongst the students. With resources such as the Bible, videos and powerpoint presentations, students are taught the content of these Bible stories and are able to provide details on the events of these stories as they unfold.
Characters of the Bible, their actions, problems, concerns and fears are featured in Religion sessions. Students are acquainted with stories from the Old and New Testaments and have a library of biblical stories that they learn throughout the Primary Years. World Religions are featured in higher grades and closer study of local faiths are also explored. The varied faiths represented in each class provide the basis for discussion, sharing and the cultivation of respect amongst the students. With resources such as the Bible, videos and powerpoint presentations, students are taught the content of these Bible stories and are able to provide details on the events of these stories as they unfold.
As a Methodist school, Christian values and principles are upheld. Students are encouraged to emulate the life of Christ in their daily interactions with others. Kindness, caring, love and respect are considered essential.
As a Methodist school, Christian values and principles are upheld. Students are encouraged to emulate the life of Christ in their daily interactions with others. Kindness, caring, love and respect are considered essential.
Churches In The Bahamas (Services)
Churches In The Bahamas (Services)
SPECIALIST SUBJECTS
SPECIALIST SUBJECTS
BALANCE IN A VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT
BALANCE IN A VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT
Specialist lessons provide the appropriate balance from academics in a virtual environment. Students look forward to these sessions and actively participate. Music transports them around the world to learn the pulses and rhythms of different cultures. Physical Education lessons feature so many innovations for P.E. resources. It is a time to expend energy from all the sitting in front of the computer. Spanish lessons are lively and fun as students practice their Spanish vocabulary through conversation and drills.
Specialist lessons provide the appropriate balance from academics in a virtual environment. Students look forward to these sessions and actively participate. Music transports them around the world to learn the pulses and rhythms of different cultures. Physical Education lessons feature so many innovations for P.E. resources. It is a time to expend energy from all the sitting in front of the computer. Spanish lessons are lively and fun as students practice their Spanish vocabulary through conversation and drills.
Curriculum Support
Curriculum Support
EXAMINATION PREPARATION
EXAMINATION PREPARATION
TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL EXAMINATION PERFORMANCES
TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL EXAMINATION PERFORMANCES
Prior Preparation Prevents Poor Performances
Prior Preparation Prevents Poor Performances
- Review is on going. Spend time each week reviewing class notes, material and workbooks.
2. Use flashcards to assist with the study process.
2. Use flashcards to assist with the study process.
3. Read questions and directions carefully.
3. Read questions and directions carefully.
4. Ensure understanding before starting to answer.
4. Ensure understanding before starting to answer.
5. Time/Pacing-Pacing is important. Do not take too much time to complete a section or question. Ensure that sufficient time remains to complete all of the questions.
5. Time/Pacing-Pacing is important. Do not take too much time to complete a section or question. Ensure that sufficient time remains to complete all of the questions.
6. Answer in complete sentences if the directions state this.
6. Answer in complete sentences if the directions state this.
7. Select only ONE choice in multiple choice sections.
7. Select only ONE choice in multiple choice sections.
8. In open ended questions, ensure that answers are written in specific detail.
8. In open ended questions, ensure that answers are written in specific detail.
9. Pay attention to points awarded. Provide the appropriate amount of detail to achieve the awarded points.
9. Pay attention to points awarded. Provide the appropriate amount of detail to achieve the awarded points.
10. Check over work before submitting.
10. Check over work before submitting.
FROM THE PRIMARY YEARS CURRICULUM COORDINATOR
FROM THE PRIMARY YEARS CURRICULUM COORDINATOR
Hello and welcome to the Primary Years. My name is Alexia Tsavoussis and I am the Primary Years Curriculum Coordinator. This is my 25th year as a Primary Educator and 20 of those years have been spent at Queen's College in various capacities: Teacher, Grade Head, Curriculum Coordinator and. on occasion I have served as Acting Deputy Head. Queen's College is my Alma Mater and I am passionate about maintaining the quality of education for our students that I received as a student of Queen's College. I am an alumna of The University of Waterloo (Canada), The University of Windsor (Canada) and The University of South Wales. I am a life-long learner and my journey started at Queen's College.
I believe, that with quality instruction, encouragement and an environment that cultivates excellence, every student can soar. At Queen's College, we are here to provide a supportive learning community for your child! Our teachers are professional and caring and go above and beyond each and every day. Our caring Administration work to ensure the individual success of each child.
We welcome your partnership as this exciting learning journey continues!
CONTACT MISS TSAVOUSSIS
CONTACT MISS TSAVOUSSIS
Email: atsavoussis@qccomets.com
Email: atsavoussis@qccomets.com
Queen's College Primary Years
Queen's College Primary Years
Tel:1-242-677-7600
Tel:1-242-677-7600
www.qchenceforth.com
www.qchenceforth.com