Welcome to Year 1 “Meet the Teacher” meeting Year 1 team are: Miss M. Lambie- Class teacher Mrs J. Healy- Teaching Assistant Monday- Thursday am Mrs B. Keller- Daily Maths and Thursday pm- Friday Miss M. Sprigg- R.W.Inc daily Mrs L. Pugh- PPA cover Growing and learning together, as part of God’s family, to be the best that we can be.

As part of God’s family RE lessons Prayer and worship – Rosary School masses Fr Dominic - Rejoice

What your child will be taught Core Subjects Religious Education (RE) Literacy (Speaking & Listening, Reading, Writing, Spelling, Grammar & punctuation) Mathematics Science Computing (ICT) Foundation Subjects History and Geography Art and Design & Technology Physical Education (PE) Music Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE)

Weekly timetable and autumn term topics

How we teach. Data and information from previous teacher Daily Phonics, Literacy and Maths lessons Learning objectives and success criteria shared Learning differentiated to meet needs of learners Deployment of additional adults Assessment for learning to plan next steps and fill gaps e.g. questioning, marking Guided groups – reading, writing, maths Learning walls – independent learners Assessment and tracking – pupil conferences, pupil reviews with SLT, SEN/most able provision mapping

Home Learning Expectations School Expectations Daily reading challenge – yellow book Weekly Literacy or Maths and a topic from the home learning grid. sent out Wednesday and back in by Monday. 30 mins max Providing further support Abacus learning games / topmarks Handwriting formation 100 HFW list read, write and use correctly. Phonics speed sounds Year 1 screening materials gov.uk Show and tell- timetable on door in house groups

Link to growth mind set priority- the power of yet, over coming a fear or challenge.

Class Routines Morning routine- 8.50-9am Yoga Assembly 9.05am P.E lessons- Wednesday and Fridays. Full PE kit in school all week- home at half terms. Please make sure all items are labelled. PPA cover –Wednesday afternoons Computing and inside P.E. Snack time/ show and tell linked to topic or outside achievements/ learning Daily mile 2:50.

Behaviour for learning Positive Behaviour Policy – rewarding the expected and exceptional learning behaviours Ready to learn Independent learning Helping others learn Leading learning Social, organisational and learning skills Home support

School priority 2017! Growth Mindset

Keeping you informed Class newsletter each term Weekly newsletter from head teacher School website updated regularly Notice boards Emails and text messages (need to be informed if contact details change) Parent – teacher consultations Open School sessions each half term – Tuesday 11th October 2017

Reminders Names on ALL items of clothing. Independent dressing/ undressing inc buttons and laces. Jumpers- named Water bottles/ snack Books in bags every day Yellow book – daily checking Lunch choices Books changed once a week, providing child read at home. Update any medical needs or change in personal details

Concerns/questions Aim to resolve by working in partnership with parents. In first instance class teacher – at start or end of day. If you need a longer meeting you can book appointment via office to see teacher at another time Yellow book to record short notes/ messages If not available or not resolved then member of Senior Leadership Team: Mrs Tucker- Deputy head Mrs Letts- Assistant head and Inclusion Safeguarding concerns- Ms McBride, Mrs Tucker and Mrs Letts. Please avoid voicing concerns on Facebook or other social media.

Any Questions?