With Miss Taggar and Mrs Jones

Please make sure you have:

* collected your pack * signed off on the register* left any forms in the tray Thank you

Welcome to Mandela Class!

Introduction

Introduction & the change of class names. Transition from Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 2 Making children independent learners: - Pack their own bags for school – it’s never Mum’s fault! - Say goodbye before the bell - Encourage them to put their own things away

- Kickstart

Literacy Class are all taught by Miss Taggar Format of lesson:

- Class input and teacher modelling- Independent Activities and guided work- Plenary/sharing session

Guided reading groups – half an hour every day

Library books to be kept in school and reading books to take home

Handwriting & pen licences Spellings (sent home Friday, tested the

following Friday)

Taught in ability sets across Y3 and Y4

Format of lesson- Mental warm up.- Teacher led activity.- Group Activities (Independent/ Focus)- Plenary

Maths

Topics to be covered Topic: The Tudors Maths: Place value Science: Teeth and Healthy Eating Literacy: Dialogue and Plays RE: Birth Ceremonies ICT: Combining Text and Graphics Art/DT: Portraying Relationship Music (recorders), French, PSHCE, PE

Behaviour Class Rules Golden Rules Class Charter

REWARDS: Stickers Golden Time Caught doing the right things Certificates given out in Celebration Assembly ‘Sam’ the bear to be taken home by a child each

week in Mandela class

Behaviour

CONSEQUENCES: Warning Move down on behaviour chart Time out in other class Loss of privileges Detention: PE, homework, behaviour See Miss Evans, Mrs Wort or Miss

Kearney Speak to you

Be the best you can be

Be brilliantEnjoySupportTogether

Homework for ALL KS2 Reading every day

Spellings weekly (sent home on Friday’s and tested the following Friday)

Literacy Homework weekly Numeracy Homework weekly Both sent home on Wednesdays and to be

returned on Mondays

Also encouraging children to learn their times tables.

Reading evening

The school is holding an evening to inform parents of how we teach children to read and how you can help your children at home.

I would highly encourage you to attend, as reading at home will be greatly beneficial in helping them to achieve even more in school.

School Uniform

Labelled - uniform and P.E. kit. No jewellery Leggings are not acceptable school

trousers Coats or jumpers needed every day

PE Labelled! No jewellery (earrings can be taped if the

child cannot remove them) Hair tied back Swimming (Fridays): towel, swimming

costume or trunks, googles, swimming hat (no hair dryers)

Indoor PE (Thursdays after October half term): White t-shirt and black shorts.

Outdoor PE (Tuesdays): White t-shirt, black tracksuit bottoms and trainers.

Equipment required for school

Book bag - books, reading record P.E. kit Swimming kit on Fridays Lunch boxes labelled with name Water bottle labelled – water only Snacks should be fruit or vegetables –

good to have variety

Class reps and help in school

Volunteers to help in school- Swimming- Reading

Police checks and risk assessments.

Information

All notices will be put in classroom window - please check regularly!

ParentMail and website

Open door policy. Make an appointment if you have any queries or concerns.

And Finally!

Transfer from KS1 to KS2 is a big change

Encourage them to relax at home and let them tell you what they have done in their own time

Thank you for coming

Any Questions?