Insch Primary School P1 Induction Wednesday, 10th May 2017 1

School Roll approx. 315 and 123 Nursery Miss Catlow, Depute Head Mrs Conner, Head Teacher Mrs Stirling, Depute Head

Session Aims - Getting equipped for P1 /A flavour of Primary 1 - An introduction to Curriculum for Excellence - To give a general overview of the key P1 transition events Important school year dates and information

Learning about the School http://www.inschschool.co.uk/ School handbook School Policies Parent Section – PTA / PC

A Flavour of P1… Classes 5

P1 Classes 2016/2017 All classes are under construction at the moment Before the 3 Day Stepping up Afternoons you will receive a slip with your child’s class and the name of their teacher

School Hours Learning Session 1 9am – 10.30am Break 10.30am – 10.45am 10.45am – 12.15pm Lunch 12.15pm – 1.15pm Learning Session 3 1.15pm – 3.15pm 7

Bus Children Contact Mrs Shona Simpson in the office for more information here. Reinforce bus rules Bus buddy PSA meets and greets

Preparing for School Pencil Case Healthy Snack Small plastic word box Snack/Juice money Wet Playtime quiet toy Art Apron Reading Folder (provided) Water Bottle Home Learning Diary PE Kit in separate bag

(Tip: Dot/ L or R on first shoe to go on) Preparing for School Name labels on all clothing Outdoor/ indoor shoes (named) TO HELP: Try to practice changing shoes and coats and getting ready for gym. (Tip: Dot/ L or R on first shoe to go on) 10

Current Uniform

Uniform Name all items please www.mynametags.com School sweatshirt/cardigan. White Polo Shirt/Shirt. Grey trousers or shorts for boys. Grey/navy skirt/pinafore/trousers/summer dress for girls. Indoor gym shoes for inside and PE. Apron/old t-shirt for art and craft. PE kit Shoe bag. Name all items please www.mynametags.com

Routine Children to line up at infant end and in their class lines, ready for 9am. 2 School bells Own pegs – getting ready Own trays Settle into class

Outdoor Learning and Outdoor Space

Partnerships with Parents Opportunities throughout the year for parents to become involved. If you have any concerns during the year please make contact with the teacher, sooner rather than later. School newsletter via email

KEEP HOMEWORK DIARY IN BAG EVERY DAY Curricular Letter from Class Teacher every term. Home Learning Diary. Reading throughout the week Spelling and weekly sounds (Twice a week at the start of the year – new sound on Monday and Wednesday) Please sign homework in learning diary and use to communicate with class teacher. KEEP HOMEWORK DIARY IN BAG EVERY DAY

More information… P1 Envelope Pack Vimeo Link to Video (information on how to access this and password will be inside the pack)

Curriculum for Excellence, Insch School Aims and Reporting to Parents

Insch School’s Vision Reach for the Stars! Head Teacher Awards each term awarded to one person in each class who excels in an area.

What is CFE? Purpose: Responsible Citizens Effective Contributors Confident Individuals Successful Learners Curricular Rationale

https://vimeo.com/channels/cfe

Reporting to Parents -Why? -Impact so far - 2017/2018 Reporting to Parents Calendar

Overview of Transition Events Please refer to overview sheet.

This School year

P1 Induction Meetings Meeting 1 = Tonight General Information Session and Curriculum for Excellence: Miss Catlow and current P1 teachers These are adult only sessions please. Thank you. Dates are included in P1 Pack. 25

Informal Teacher Nursery Visits Meeting the child in their Nursery setting Familiar face -Week beginning 29th May 2017

Getting to know the classroom Nursery Visits to P1 classrooms 30th May and 22nd June 10.50 – 11.20 and 2.15 – 2.45 Story times and game sessions with current P1 children

Our P7 Buddies

P7 Buddies and Support Showing them around the playground Playground Buddy sessions. Stepping up Afternoon (Thursday) A friendly face to help settle. Play games. Help with snacks. Watch out for them Encourage them to be independent.

P7 Buddies Stay and Play Wednesday 31st May Miss Catlow Buddies Meet with new P1s

Playground Buddy Sessions Group A AM/PM: Tuesday 6th June Thursday 8th June   Group B AM/PM Wednesday 7th June Friday 9th June 10.30 – 10.45am (morning Nursery children) 1 – 1.15pm (afternoon Nursery children)

Stepping up Afternoons Wed. 14th June @ 1.30 – 3.00pm Coffee Afternoon @ 1.45pm 14/06/17 Thurs. 15th June @ 1.30 – 3.00pm Fri 16th June @ 1.30 – 3.00pm Please come to the P1 door at the side of the school, to meet your teacher and take your child into class. You will be advised of the class teacher by separate letter nearer to the time.

Epips Computerised assessments Child friendly Completed with teacher for teachers Allows teacher to immediately get to know learning strengths and areas of development Meeting learners needs 30 minutes Running in the afternoon from the first Wednesday/Thursday into the second week Sign up to a slot on 14th June Please sign your child up to a slot on the sheets in the office during the Stepping up Afternoons in June.

New School year

Phasing In – 2 Weeks August 2017 Group A—22/8/17 and 24/8/17 Group B—23/8/17 and 25/8/17 Week 2 (9:00—12:15) 28/8/17—01/9/17 All children to attend mornings only Week 3 (9:00 - 3:15) 04/9/17 All to attend P1 full time We will let you know if your child is Group A or Group B during the Stepping up Afternoons. 35

School Lunch with Parents When? Tuesday 29th August 2017 or Wednesday 30th August 2017 Where ? School dining hall. Who? 1 adult and your child. A letter will be sent out at the Stepping Up Afternoon.

Meet the Teacher Classroom Routines/ Expectations More detail about how Literacy and Numeracy is taught at Insch Primary Explore Learning Resources Wednesday 6th September 2017 @6pm – 7.30pm Learning Partnership Session (LP Session) – parents will be invited in to class in small groups to watch a phonics session in class

Nursery to P1 Learning Link Packs First Homework Job Aims P1 teachers will be visiting your children in other nurseries. Nursery to P1 Learning Link pack will be handed out as homework during the Stepping up Afternoons.

Jigsaw CFE task

How you can help Be prepared! Help your child with this new transition- talk about what will happen. Keep an eye on school noticeboard and school newsletters (via email) for information Watch Induction Vimeo clip together and attend the 3 Stepping Up Afternoons in June. Open door policy in school. Call to arrange appointment with teacher if you need to. Staff only school car park for safety – not an access point to school. Reinforce school boundaries. This is really important. Once in school, stay in school. 41

Important School Dates

Home /School Links Home Learning Diary (daily) Meet the Teacher/ Parents Evening (twice a year) Reports in Term 4 Curriculum Event Concerns - please call to arrange appointment with teacher if need to Parent Council and PTA – we would be delighted to see new faces. (Coffee Afternoon) Text service for snow closures, bus information and general key messages. Please include a mobile number in the office records and keep this up to date. Thank you.

In-service days, Occasional days and Holidays https://www.aberdeenshire.g ov.uk/schools/information/te rm_dates.asp Calendar will be given out at the start of the new school year with dates

After School Club/Breakfast Club After School Care After School Club/Breakfast Club Elinor Duthie 07771 974589 Wise Owls Karen 01464 829300 Dreams Lilian (owner) 01464 821155

What’s next? Questions? Pack to collect tonight Tour of the School Thank you for your time.