MEET THE TEACHER EVENING – GRADE 3 Team

INTRODUCTION The teachers in Grade 3 are: Ms. Petro (Grade 3 Vikings) – Team Leader Mr. Wahil (Grade 3 Pharaohs) Ms. Akansha (Grade 3 Greeks) Ms. Marissa (Music), Mr. Babu (PE), Ms. Anna (ICT) Ms. Shaima Islamic Studies) Ms. Samira (Arabic Language) Ms. Rania (Arabic for non-Arabic speakers) Ms. Hebba (Arabic Social Studies)

ATTENDANCE & PUNCTUALITY Assembly – 7:50am, Registration will follow In the morning, children will come to class, drop their belongings off complete their diaries and stay in class until 7:50. At 7:50 the teacher will take the students down for assembly Attendance and lateness are monitored on a monthly basis and a report given to the Principal It is very important that children are on time as important information is often given out at the start of the day and homework diaries are completed

HEALTHY SNACK BREAK AND LUNCH We have introduced a healthy snack break. This will take place at 9:05 – 9:15am. As this is a short break, appropriate healthy snacks to send to school are pieces of fruit or a selection of raw vegetables (carrots, cucumber etc.) After break time, it will be lunch time. Children have 20 minutes to eat lunch, and again, the lunch provided should be healthy and the drink should be water or a carton of juice. Please do NOT send chocolate, crisps, candy, fries, burgers or nuggets. Fizzy drinks are NOT allowed It is very important to keep hydrated. Children should bring a water bottle that they can use in the classroom and also to take outside for break time and PE

CORE CURRICULUM Reading – guided reading, individual reading to the teacher, silent reading (children should bring a book of their choice) and reading comprehension. A reading passport scheme will be started shortly and a full reading record is kept Writing – range of types of writing are taught including narrative, descriptive and expository and journal writing Big Write takes place fortnightly. Spellings and grammar Mathematics – Abacus programme Science – Life Science, Physical Science & Earth Science Arabic, Islamic Studies, Arabic Social Studies

ADDITIONAL CURRICULUM SUBJECTS Social Studies – We are doing a one week per term Themed week. PSCHE (Physical & Health Education) Art ICT (Information Computer Technology) PE (Physical Education) Music

COMMUNICATION Teachers can be connected by various methods: School telephone School website (including the parent information handbook) It is very important that we have up to date contact details including parents’ mobile numbers Due to teaching commitments, teachers are unable to meet with parents during school hours. Formal appointments can be made to speak to a teacher after school. Teachers are available to speak to parents informally at the end of the school day during pick up time

HOMEWORK PLANNERS Children have now received their homework planners They will write their homework in their planner at the start of each day. Homework will consist of one subject activity plus 15 minutes of reading. REFER TO SCHOOL POLICY Parents should ensure that their child has completed their homework and 15 minutes reading (ideally listen to them) and then sign the diary. Homework MUST be handed in the following day – a record is kept

ASSESSMENT Continual assessment of children is built into planning and takes place throughout the year There are end of unit tests for science and mathematics Termly reporting of students’ effort and attainment is given in the end of term report

TRIPS, VISITS, CLUBS & EVENTS There will be a range of visits, trips, visitors to school and workshops running throughout the year (3 per year) Extra curricular activities will take place throughout the year and will run straight after school finishes A variety of fundraising events and special events will take place throughout the year

COMING TO SCHOOL Children should wear the correct uniform/PE kit including correct footwear They should bring their lunch box, healthy snack, water bottle plus a small bag for school essentials Please do not send large bags or trolley bags A book list and stationery list has been provided – please ensure your child has everything they need. All books should be covered in clear plastic. A pencil case should be provided to hold the stationery items

INVOLVING PARENTS Teachers often need addition help (preparing resources, school trips, assistance with listening to children read, special events). If you are interested in becoming a class helper please write your name and contact details on the sign up sheet A new PTA (Parent Teacher Association) is to be established.

QUESTION TIME Please feel free to ask us any questions about the content of today’s presentation and take a look at some of the resources used in Grade 3 We are not able to talk about the children in Grade 3 at this time but there will be a parent – teacher evening later in this term. NOTE: Please inform the school regarding any health issues of your child. Documentation has been sent home by the school