Primary 2 Information Day September 2016 Tonagh Primary School Primary 2 Information Day September 2016

Class Teacher and Classroom Assistant Teacher: Mrs Elliott Classroom Assistants: Mrs Campbell Miss Burns Mrs Mehaffy

Our Vision Tonagh Primary School . . . the future begins here

Our Mission Statement Tonagh Primary School is a special place, full of learning, laughter and friendship, where children are happy, feel safe and are valued. In Tonagh Primary School we promote a love of learning inspired by quality teaching and developing individual strengths and talents. We are committed to Christian principles and promote a tolerance and respect for other faiths. Differences are acknowledged and celebrated. Everyone in our school community deserves to be cared for unconditionally and valued equally and uniquely. In Tonagh Primary School we believe that learning should be purposeful and challenging. We aim to equip pupils for lifelong learning. We want our children to have ownership of their learning and to be proud of their achievements. We believe that all members of our school community should work together and this will result in high standards, a respectful environment and successful learning. In summary, Tonagh Primary School is all about education, enjoyment, exploration and excellence. It is the place where your child’s future begins.

School Times School starts at 8.55am Your child will be marked as late from 9.15am School ends at 2.00pm Homework Club Mon-Thurs 3.00pm Early finish – Newsletter/Text

Links With Home Parent Interviews – October and March Annual Reports – June Notes from teacher – check folders daily If you need to speak to a teacher, please phone to make an appointment. Regular news letters sent home Text service Contact details

Class Routines Morning – meet in playground. Afternoon – children brought to gate. Healthy break promoted – 25p

Punctuality, Absences, Dinner Money etc Importance of being on time/full school day Notes re. absences Holidays – please make Principal and class teacher aware Dinner Money - £2.50 – can be paid on Monday for all week.

Items Required Coat Schoolbag and lunch box Homework Folder Pencil Case – pencils, colouring pencils, rubber P.E. kit to remain in school Welly boots Pants/socks – can be kept in PE bag ALL ITEMS MUST BE NAMED

Curricular Areas

Literacy Linguistic Phonics Spellings – will start after Halloween Easy Reads – sign and comment daily Guided Reading Writing – writing types, independent sentences, high frequency words

Handwriting Handwriting style – Nelson Handwriting Scheme Pencil grip

Library Books Class Library School Library – MONDAY Please take good care – possible cost incurred

Numeracy Mental Maths Practical Maths, Games, Trails etc ICT – iPads, tablets Numeracy Numbers to 20. Addition and subtraction – use of objects, number line and mental. Quick recall more/less than within 20. O’clock and half past time (analogue and digital) Various non-standard unit measures 2D and 3D shape and their properties Money – coin recognition, giving change, making amounts Handling and Interpreting data.

World Around Us Topics Term 1a: Traditional Tales Term 1b: Blast Off! Term 2a: Arctic Animals Term 2b: Life Cycles and Time to Bloom Term 3a: Transport Term 3b: At the Seaside

Play Based Learning Daily indoor or outdoor sessions Active literacy and numeracy Develops social and emotional skills Thinking Skills Promotes independence and paired/group work Planning and reviewing

Physical Education Statutory Curricular Area Appropriate kit (T-Shirt, shorts, gym shoes) No Jewellery, long hair tied up P.E. Day – Friday Opportunities

Homework Written homework Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday. Please check and sign. Easy read Monday-Thursday: Log to be completed daily. Spellings after Halloween.

School Rules & Behaviour Class Management Plan School Rules Rewards and Consequences Playground Behaviour Buddy System

Reward Systems Class Rewards Traffic Lights Merit Stickers Principal’s Awards

Educational Visits Importance of Permission Notes Conduct Examples – Library, W5, Farm, Zoo, Tesco, Castle Espie, Balmoral Show

Child Protection Designated Teacher – Mrs Curran Deputy Designated Teacher – Miss Mackin Governor – Dr. Fisher Changes in family circumstances

Contacting School School Phone 02892664491 Website – holidays etc Email – astevenson795@c2kni.net Absence Notes

Any Questions?