Welcome to Year 6 Introductions Mr

Welcome to Year 6

Introductions • Mr Payne– Head Teacher • Teachers: Mrs Dodd, Mr Smith • Teaching Assistants : Mrs Ozier, Miss Milliner, Miss Druce.

Setting the standard Team work & personal responsibility – role models Monitors

Class Structure Two classes Set for maths English taught in classes Flow between classes (project etc)

Homework • Homework set on Thursday, due in Tuesday. • English activities will rotate between grammar, reading comprehension and writing tasks • Maths activities will rotate between My. Maths, Times Tables and written tasks • Reading – regularly and discussion. • Spellings – Monday to Monday. • Excuses & sanctions.

Rewards and Sanctions • House points- children will be awarded house points for following the Golden Rules. Who will win the House Cup? • Class cup – individual award for going ‘above and beyond’ the Golden Rules & producing a ‘Wow’ moment. • SMART awards – outstanding neatness • Golden Time • Marble jar – Whole class reward • Marvellous Me – because they are!

Holidays • Our school year is very busy. 5 days of holiday or illness every year of primary school adds up to over half a term of missed learning! • We therefore ask that you avoid taking your child out of school for holidays during term time. We are unable to provide work for holiday absence. • Please be aware that government rules are tightening regarding holidays in term time and if absence is becoming an issue / affecting progress you may be liable for a fine.

Learning Outside the Classroom • Games at King’s Park ~ Tuesdays • Kingswood • Others TBC.

PSHE & SEAL • Hear to Help • We are developing independence and problem resolution in preparation for secondary school.

How you can help at home • • • Encourage independence Regular reading and discussion Homework Topic research Maths and English games; go to the shops; plan the holiday • Keep them calm

Reports • The annual written reports for parents and carers are sent out in the Spring term. • In addition, at the end of the school year you will receive a note detailing your child’s teacher assessed levels and SATS levels.

SATS • Writing – teacher assessment on work from the whole year. May be moderated by LA. • Maths, Reading & Spelling, Grammar & Punctuation tests. • Revision in Spring term for homework.

St James’ Website • Information about forthcoming events • Year Group newsletter • Good news! • http: //www. stjamescebournemouth. c om/

Parents’ Evening Autumn Term - Parents’ Evening Tuesday 8 th November Wednesday 9 th November

Secondary Transition • Secondary schools visit children here • Secondary school open days • Pastoral & SEND Transition days

Communication • Home School Book - child is responsible. • If we can help in a five-minute end-of-day chat, please catch us on the playground, after we’ve dismissed all the children. • If you have any concerns and worries about your child and their progress, or anything positive or important that would be helpful for us to know, please come and see us! Thank you for coming today!