Welcome toMeet the Teacher

Year 6 14th September 2015

Staff in Year 6 A typical day in Year 6 Equipment Curriculum – Topics & Trips Home learning Karate spellings Communication Volunteering Opportunities Pupil Expectations Assessment PGL Questions

Outline

Class teacher = Mr Richard Laing Class Teacher = Mrs Pauline Taylor

Teaching Assistant = Mrs Debbie Terry

Mrs Moore Maths and Literacy intervention groups – Tues, Weds, Thurs afternoons

and Fri mornings.

Josh Evans/Ian PE on Wednesday mornings.

PPA – Wednesday mornings Ian (PE) and Mrs Taylor

Staff in Year 5

A typical school day

Time: Activity:8.45 – 8.50 am Registration

10:10 - 10.30 am Assembly10.30 – 10.50 am Break12.00 – 1.15 pm Key Stage 1 lunch12.15 – 1.15 pm Key Stage 2 lunch2.30 – 2.40 pm Key Stage 1 Break

3.15 pm End of the day3.15 – 4.15 pm Extracurricular Activities

Everyday Equipment:◦ Pencil case – pens, pencils, rubber, ruler etc. Black Pen – thin

and thick◦ Reading book and home school link book◦ Coat (named!)◦Water bottle

Special Equipment:◦ PE kit on Tuesdays and Wednesdays (although kit should

always be in school for impromptu outdoor activities)◦ Swimming kits for Autumn term only - Thursdays

Equipment

Collaboration ResilienceEqualityCompassionCreativity and InnovationExploration

Our Curriculum Values:

Rights RespectResponsibilities

Our Curriculum Values:

Main topics this year:

Curriculum

Autumn Term Spring Term Summer Term

TopicsHarry Potter

MacBethThe VictoriansWorld War II

David Walliams The Maya

Pop ArtThe Rainforest

Prep

Walton NewsGraffiti Art

Summer Production

Trips Roald Dahl performance

Victorians trip Viking trip or day TBC PGL

Possible places for parents to visit Imperial War Museum London Zoo

The Living Rainforest

Home Learning: To support, consolidate and extend ‘in-school’ learning

Task: Day Set: Time Needed: Day Due In: Information:

MathsTimes Tables on Fridays

Mathletics on Mondays

15 mins30 mins

FridayMonday

Times Table Tests on Fridays

Literacy Spellings on Fridays 30 mins Fridays

Spellings tests every

Friday

Topic Monday Open Ended Mondays

Reading Daily Reading recorded in the home school link book – checked on a Friday and points accrued towards the Reading Race.

Children to be tested on every third Friday – dates will be shared on website and via the school newsletter

No class spellings on Karate spelling weeks. No re-testing, just more regular testing Pass rate = 33/35 or 43/45 Karate – 270 high frequency words commonly learnt from KS1

onwards. Ninja – 200 words that the new NC requires all KS2 children to learn. Samurai – mixture of commonly mis-spelt words and particularly

challenging words for more able spellers Shogun – less words but children are given the definition rather

than the word itself. Children identify the word and spell correctly.

Karate/Ninja/Samurai/Shogun Spellings

Daily reading should be recorded in the Home School Link Book These are checked daily in KS1 and weekly in KS2 In KS2 we expect children to read at least three times in the

school week The reading race encourages children to read by offering 3 points

if they read 5 times in a week, 2 points for 4 reads and 1 point for 3.

If children read less than 3 times and HSLB is not sigened class teacher will discuss this with the child, initially, and then if there is no improvement, talk to the parent.

Persistent failure to read could result in loss of Golden Play or other privileges.

The Reading Race

Notes to come to school in book bag or via Home School Link Book

KS2 - Home school link books are checked weekly so if note in there encourage children to make teachers aware

Quick chat on the playground before and after school Messages via school office E-mail info@walton-on-the-hill.surrey.sch.uk

Communication

Reading Times table practise Spelling practise Subject or topic expertise French – Monday afternoon

Volunteering Opportunities

School rules based on:◦Respect◦Rights◦Responsibilities

Pupil Expectations - Behavioural

Independent LearnersSmart UniformResponsible and HelpfulRole Models for younger pupilsHard WorkingWell Behaved and Sensible

High Expectations

Key Stage 2

Children are encouraged to behave well, treat each other with mutual respect, to be aware of their responsibilities and the consequences of their actions. If a child fails to live up to those expectations the procedures are as follows:

Behavioural Policy

Class Teacher Intervention – this would normally involve talking to a child on a 1-1 basis either at playtime or lunchtime about their behaviour, primarily to clarify the expectations and establish if there is any specific reason for what has happened.

We operate a snakes and ladders behaviour system, so if the class teacher feels it is appropriate to do so the child may be moved down from green down to orange on that board.

If their behaviour improves , they can move back up the ladder when the class teacher feels it is correct to do that. If the behaviour does not improve they may move further down the ladder to red which will result in loss of Golden Playtime

Class Teacher Intervention

Key stage leader Intervention – If the behaviour is persistent over time, it may be necessary to involve the key stage leader – Mr Laing or Mrs Raval or Mrs Hickey.

If this is the case, it is likely that a behaviour form will be completed and kept on file for school records. The parent or guardian would be informed at this point and we would look more specifically at resources and interventions available to address the behavioural problems.

Key Stage Leader Intervention

More Serious Incidents – If there has been a serious infringement of our school rules then it is likely that a child may move immediately from green to red. A behaviour incident form will be completed and parents will be informed by the class teacher.

We would only ever look to exclude a child from school (either internally or externally) in extreme cases. When making these decisions, we must look at the best course of action for the whole class concerned.

More Serious Behavioural Incidents

If a child has had their Golden Playtime removed we encourage each individual concerned to take responsibility for their actions by writing a letter about their behaviour, hopefully thinking about what they can do differently to ensure there is no repeat of the incident. The letter goes home for parents to sign, add comment and return.

If a child misses two Golden Playtimes in a term, the class teacher will arrange a meeting with the parents and the child.

Further bad behaviour would require a meeting with a member of the leadership team.

Loss of Golden Playtime

We assess children continually against the end of year expectations which sit in the inside cover of maths, writing and science books.

Children also sit periodic tests in maths, SPAG and reading. In our reports we will be able to let you know if your child is

working below, at or above the expected level for their age group.

In Year 2 and Year 6 children sit national tests in maths, reading and SPAG which provide a scaled score. A score of 100 shows that your child has achieved the expected standard. A score above or below that shows they are above or below the expected level.

Assessment

Wednesday 20th – Friday 22nd April 2015 Osmington Bay, Dorset 3 days, 2 nights Outdoor activities Curriculum sessions Rooms of 4 – allocated by staff. After school meeting to be arranged if enough

interest? More information closer to the time!

PGL

Parent Consultation Evening – Thursday 3rd December

Reports to be shared at P.C Swimming Gala – 23rd October PM Carol Concert –15th December

Dates:

Questions