We aim to provide a safe, caring, happy and stimulating environment in which the children will:

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1 We aim to provide a safe, caring, happy and stimulating environment in which the children will: Consolidate and build previous learning, developing greater consistency and confidence Develop a more independent approach to their schooling Prepare themselves for increased demands higher up the school Living and learning through the values of love, compassion and respect

2 4FW: Mrs West 4KM: Miss Matheson TA s: Mrs Ough We are out of class on: Monday afternoons Miss Matheson : Wednesdays until Christmas Our cover is taken by Mr C Adams, Mr P Adams and Mrs Ough

3 8.30 Gates open 8.40 All children to come in quietly, organise themselves and settle down to some quiet reading or reflection Registers 9.00 Gates closed Anyone arriving after this to come in via the office to register If returning child after appointment etc. please sign in and out via the office Absence to be explained in letter or in person (before the event if possible)

4 Daily Worship at Monday: Whole Collective Worship Tuesday: Singing Worship Wednesday: Collective Worship with Fr Nigel or Fr Peter Thursday: KS2 Worship Friday: Celebration Worship Church services termly at St Anne s Year 4 Worship: date to be confirmed

5 Red logo polo shirts Red logo school sweatshirt Grey skirt, tunic, trousers or shorts Grey socks, girls may wear red or grey tights. Black shoes Summer alternatives Red dresses with white socks Red shoes may be worn with summer dresses Uniform available from The Shoe Station PLEASE LABEL ALL ITEMS OF CLOTHING Hair tied back, no nail varnish or jewellery

6 PE kit Red Q shirt and dark shorts Swimming kits, hats (goggles optional) (Spring Term 2016) Winter tracksuit bottoms, outdoor trainers (walking to Westerley Ware) Small pencil cases please, glue stick and colouring pencils are provided! Fountain pen/handwriting pen with blue ink (for homework as well) Berol/Staedtler is useful to prevent ink spills Labelled water bottle PLEASE ENSURE ALL OF THE ABOVE ARE NAMED

7 Maths Set across the year group. Initial grouping based on a combination of teacher assessment and end of year tests from year 3. Two sets Consistency of objectives across maths sets English Grouped within the class for certain activities. TA support across the year group. Cursive handwriting

8 Mix of activities: Guided Reading Comprehension (answering questions about an extract of text) Grammar Free writing (writing for real audiences, using diaries, letter writing paper, cards) Discussions based a text Reading Records Children to record the books they have read in their Super Readers daily. Please read with your child once a week and write in their reading records.

9 Termly spelling booklet Everyone to learn theme words and common words, encourage children to try challenge words Look Cover Write Check, then writing the spelling in context recommended. Finding other words to fit the theme/pattern encourages better understanding and ability to apply knowledge No set weekly spelling test Little and often is the best practice.

10 Maths Set on Monday by maths teacher Mathletics to be completed by Thursday English Discussed on Thursday, books given out Due in by the following Monday Following Parent, Pupil and Teacher questionnaires, we are developing a new homework policy. If late, teacher will read through but put L at bottom. 30 minutes per subject, daily reading, weekly spellings, challenge on maths

11 Assessment Assessment is against the learning objectives of the new curriculum. - KPI s (key performance indicators) appropriate to age expectations Attainment will be described on a 6 point scale as working: below age expected at age expected above age expected b b+ W W+ Secure S+ Assessment is on going throughout the year Progress will be discussed at parent teacher meetings

12 Our learning certainties Good learners are: Resilient Enthusiastic - Responsive - Flexible - Resourceful - Inclusive - Resilient - Focused - Independent - Determined - Motivated - Imaginative - Confident

13 Marking Code Sp C LC P G M V Our marking code KS2 I need to check my spelling mistake I need to add a capital letter I need to use a lower case letter I need to check my punctuation I need to correct my grammar I need to make the meaning clearer I need to check if I have missed something out I need to think of a better choice of word I need to start a new paragraph by indenting I need to smile as this is very good work

14 Nuggets (individual and teamwork) House points (work in books) Queen s Shield Good Work Bag (exceptional work) Blue, Green, Yellow and Red Cards

15 Website: Diary dates & calendar Fortnightly newsletters Updates and information Parentmail communication Occasional paper hand-outs (trips/outside agencies) Please feel free to touch base at the end of the day Alternatively, make an appointment for a longer meeting.

16 Class Reps 4KM Mrs Weaver (Saffron s Mum) Mrs Mitchell (Sophie s Mum) Mrs Charlton (Bella s mum) 4FW Mrs Van Der Sluis (Antoinette s Mum) Ms Acira (Faith s Mum) Mrs Stosic (Mia s Mum) Westerly Ware on Wednesday 4 Helpers per week Swimming Monday s from January 2 helpers per week

17 Children MUST change back into uniform before going home Children may sensibly return PE bags to their cloakrooms Please collect children promptly from the front of school 3.15 for KS for KS2 Children should be collected by 3.40 or they will be sent to Tinies after school club and parents will be charged.

18 Morning break snacks: Fresh/dried fruit and fresh vegetables please Trips: Kew Gardens Mexicolore Mayan workshop Thames Young Mariners July 2016

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