Year 5 Parent/Carer Information session Thursday 7th September 2017 3pm

Unleashing Possibilities Mission Statement Enriching Lives Unleashing Possibilities Building Futures At the Opossum Federation we believe that all pupils deserve high quality education which engages, inspires and challenges; so that everyone meets their full potential. We strive to create a safe and happy learning environment which promotes independence and high expectations of all. We are committed to providing opportunities which promote open mindedness, empathy and celebration of the rich and diverse community which we serve; so that everyone is able to contribute positively to society. We are dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyle choices so that our students can meet their physical and emotional needs. We are determined that our students will be successful and will leave us as confident, highly educated pupils. We do this by:   Raising achievement through quality first teaching which enthuses and motivates; aspiring all to fulfil their potential.  Ensuring pupil voice is at the heart of all we do to enable children to become confident, resilient and reflective independent learners. Offering a broad and varied curriculum which ensures all children can read, write and are numerate. Having an open and welcoming environment where that everyone feels welcome and included.

Meet the team: leadership Prue Barnes Kemp Executive Headteacher Lisa McIntyre Head of Federation Liz Brandon Head of School Michele Moir SENCo

Curriculum Overviews Literacy and Maths are taught discretely. The skills of writing are also practised daily through Journal writing (9-9:20am) Reading is taught during Guided Reading sessions The curriculum is mapped into topics which are linked to either Geography/ History PE is taught by specialist tutors To view your child's curriculum map please visit the Oakhill website

Reporting to Parents/Carers Autumn: Open Evenings- 26th and 28th September to discuss Key Skills and initial progress at the start of the year (NO written report card). There will be an opportunity to view your child’s books Spring: Annual written report outlining achievement and progress in all areas. Open Evenings-20th and 22nd March 2018 - opportunity to discuss report Summer: Written report card outlining levels of achievement. Open evenings- 10th and 12th July 2018 – opportunity to discuss end of year achievement.

Working in partnership: at home Learning of number facts, quick recall of TIMES TABLE (using INVERSE also)- 15 minutes practise daily. Children should know this by heart by Y4 Daily reading for at least 20 minutes (asking questions about the text). Talking with your child about their learning that day, getting them to show you what they have been learning. Completing Mathletics (Maths revision). Bug Club Half termly poetry recital Complete set pages in home learning workbooks (Grammar and/ or Maths) Home learning projects- half termly (emailed during the first week of term) Home learning logs- completed daily Half termly information sheets- emailed

Write what Maths activity has been completed e. g Write what Maths activity has been completed e.g. practised number bonds to 10 and any other home learning which has taken place Write the name of the book and page numbers read Teacher will sign weekly (not comment)

UNIFORM Please ensure that your child is dressed in the Newport school uniform each day. Shoes must be appropriate for play – no ‘party’ shoes, Ugg style boots or backless shoes Earrings -small studs or sleepers only Hair ties – plain elastics/ribbons. Decorative clips, ties should be kept for special occasions please. PE – please ensure that your child wears the school PE kit to school on add day; they will wear it for the entire school day

PE Class PE day Year Five Year Cinco Tuesday- swimming and games

Visits help to enrich learning by providing real life experiences. Educational Visits Visits help to enrich learning by providing real life experiences. Year 5 Autumn St Pauls Cathedral Spring British Museum- Greeks Natural History Museum Summer Ragged School Museum Gilwell Park Parent volunteers are often essential for school visits –we appreciate your support. Please be sure that you are able to commit before offering to accompany a visit as the trip may have to be cancelled in the event of lack of supervision. Please complete the consent form which covers all visits for the year. If you have any concerns, please speak to the teacher. Voluntary contributions help to increase the range of experiences we can provide; your support in this is greatly appreciated. Parent volunteers are often essential for school visits –we appreciate your support. Please be sure that you are able to commit before offering to accompany a visit as the trip may have to be cancelled in the event of lack of supervision.

Residential programme Y5 Gilwell Park: 1 night- Monday June 25th Gilwell Park, Chingford- travel by train £20 deposit by 30th September (non-refundable), final payments by 28th February Variety of activities- orientation, camp fire, climbing etc. Permission slip and info will be sent out next week

Health and Medication Please inform the school about your child’s medical condition. Some conditions will require an Individual Healthcare Plan which we will develop together. The only medication which can be administered at school is prescribed medication. These must be signed in/out via the school office and not given to teachers/ children Please do not keep your child home for minor coughs and cold

Dropping and Collecting your child Please ensure that you are on time to avoid any distress for your child If you are unavoidably delayed, please phone the school office to let us know who will be collecting your child. You will be asked to provide a password which the collector will know. Permission must be obtained if children are to walk home alone Please ensure that you have informed the school office of all adults you have authorised to collect your child. All collectors should be at least 16 years old. Please discuss any exceptional circumstances with a school leader For the safety of all children and adults, please respect the ‘no stopping’ zig zag lines on Alders Avenue. Allowing children to get out of a car in the middle of the road is very dangerous; please do not stop in the street to drop your child off.

Attendance & Punctuality

Positive Behaviour Platinum Pride programme Every child begins the day on ‘green’ Positive learning and social behaviour choices lead to moving up the scale. Negative learning or social behaviour choices result in moving down the scale. Parents will be telephoned in the event of a ‘red’ behaviour The school’s expectations are based on the principles in the UN Rights’ Respecting programme

Staying in Touch We communicate in a number of ways: email information, face to face, weekly bulletins, half termly newsletters and importantly through the school’s website. Please check this regularly for updates. http://www.oakhillschool.org.uk

Problem Solving Messages, Queries, Concerns Person to Contact If your child is absent from school… Please notify the school office each day of absence either by telephone on 020 8527 3309 or in person. Please note that this notification does not guarantee that absences will be authorised. If you have a quick message for your child’s teacher about collection arrangements, health concerns, home learning… Talk to your child’s teacher on the playground; all teachers are outside every morning and afternoon. Urgent messages may be left at the school office if you do not get a chance to speak to the teacher. your child’s learning progress… Make an appointment to meet with your child’s teacher. If, following your discussion you would like more information, make an appointment to meet with the relevant School Leader. If you would like to talk about child protection/safeguarding concerns… Contact Liz Brandon or Laura Houghton as soon as possible – no prior appointment required. If you are concerned about social behaviours or bullying… If you would like to discuss something related to your child’s teacher… Make an appointment to meet with the Head of School, Mrs Brandon   If you would like to discuss your child’s special educational needs…. Make an appointment to meet with Michele Moir, SENCO. If you would like to find out about school clubs or have a query... Check the school website, Parent Pay or ask at the school office. We aim to address concerns and resolve problems at the earliest stage and in a timely fashion. If you have a concern about your child’s learning, please speak with the teacher in the first instance. If the problem is not able to be resolved, please follow the steps in the communication protocol. School website: school information- policies & reports- communication chart

Thank you for attending today’s meeting Thank you for attending today’s meeting. We look forward to working in partnership with you