Meet The Teacher Evening 8th September 2016 Welcome to St Peter’s Meet The Teacher Evening 8th September 2016

NewYear

Mr Langdon - San Francisco Class Ms O’Sullivan – Caracas Class Welcome – Mr Bird Staff Introductions Mr Langdon - San Francisco Class Ms O’Sullivan – Caracas Class Mr Bird – Rome Class Mrs Baroni – Harare Class Miss Herbert – Mumbai Class

Mrs Cook - SENCO

Exciting Term Year 6 - WW2 Topic. Year 3,4 and 5 – Rocking Robots. Year R, 1 and 2 – The Great Fire of London. TOPIC WEBS ON CLASS PAGES OF WEBSITE

Partnership Purpose of tonight is to help school and home work efficiently together to help children progress at their full potential. Reading and homework expectations and systems. Help children to be organised – PE Kit, Lunch, Book bag. Effective communication. Advance warning.

Communication START OF DAY - Please do understand, though, that the start of the school day is a very busy time for teachers as they prepare to start the day smoothly. If there is a need to share information urgently, please speak to one of the office staff who will find a teacher if necessary.   END OF DAY - Teachers will see the children out at the end of day and are keen to have a quick word. Please bear in mind they may have meetings to attend, though, and if you need a longer or more private conversation, again please make an appointment. If you have a concern that is a school rather than class matter, please do make an appointment to speak to me. No more teacher emails. PLEASE USE APPOINTMENT BOOKS INSTEAD.  BUGGIES. BLUE SLIPS. YELLOW SLIPS. APPOINTMENT BOOKS. School Email Service. VERY VALUABLE!! Sign Up if you’re not on. If a reply slip is needed we will always send a paper version in Bookbag. Website – key notices posted. CALENDAR & COPIES OF LETTERS. Quick drop in box at office. USE BOOKBAGS – Child Independence.

No more teacher emails To replace emails we still have our ‘BLUE SLIPS’ whereby a message can be relayed to a teacher and they will get it that day. The teacher will usually be able to catch you for a quick word at the end of the day (unless they are on PPA).   In addition each teacher will have an ‘APPOINTMENT SESSION’ each week. If you would like to see your child’s teacher for a more lengthy discussion, or just keep up to date with their progress, you should sign up for a session in the new ‘little yellow books’ that are by the signing in book in the foyer. Your child’s teacher will send a note home to confirm the meeting time and date. The days of the teachers’ ‘APPOINTMENT SESSIONS’ are 3:30 to 4:30pm on: Questions at 6:30 / 6:45. Ms O’SULLIVAN – Tuesday; Mrs BARONI, Mr LANGDON, Miss HERBERT – Wednesday Mr BIRD – Thursday Once we are up and running with the system we welcome feedback about how effectively it is working. Thank you.

Communication See your child’s teacher first. office@st-peters-cowfold.w-sussex.sch.uk acook@st-peters-cowfold.w-sussex.sch.uk head@st-peters-cowfold.w-sussex.sch.uk See your child’s teacher first.

Still Check Bags Some letters have to go home on paper.

RUCSACS No bigger than school rucsac. NEXT TIME YOU BUY ONE. School rucsac optional. Books bags are the other option. Key Stage 1 & Reception recommended to use book bags.

Office Open 8:40am to 9am. 3:00pm to 3:30pm. Not in person: If a message is urgent please ring. Emails not checked as regularly.

To move the school from ‘GOOD’ to ‘OUTSTANDING’ by: School Aims for 2016 – 17 To move the school from ‘GOOD’ to ‘OUTSTANDING’ by: Target 1. Further developing our ‘Culture of Challenge’. Making our ‘Going For Goals’ process even better by helping you challenge yourself to get better at your ‘WISHES’. Using ‘Working Walls’ and ‘tutorials’ on the i-pads so that you can help yourself when you are stuck. Giving you the time to read feedback from your teacher or your classmates. Giving you the chance to improve on the next steps (WISHES). You and your teacher working together to help you make the right choices about what ‘Chilli Challenge Level’ to choose. Giving you and your parents the chance to do important homework and making it as interesting as possible. Target 2. Developing excellence in the Curriculum and in our Assessment. Giving you the chance to work on interesting topics and work towards making quality end products like an Art Gallery or a Museum in your classroom. Giving you chances to use your maths and English skills in useful situations. Making better use of the outdoors when we’re learning. Challenging you to achieve your best. Target 3. Further developing ‘Citizenship’ and ‘Christian Learning Attitudes’ in our pupils. We will help you find out more about what different types of people live in Britain and learn that whilst we are all different – we all have lots in common and we are all British. We will help you develop Christian Values and Attitudes that will help you live a happy and successful life. We will help you understand more about The World and help you to develop respect for other cultures, societies and religions.

School Aims for 2016 – 17 Calendar coming soon. GOING FOR GOALS – Friday 11th November in the afternoon. No more Green Maths Target Cards – (except for Class 2) Parents’ Evenings Yr 1 to 6 – Thursday 13th October, 5.30—8pm Monday 17th October, 3:30 - 6pm Calendar coming soon.

Notices Specific questions at 6:45. Offers of help welcome. Contact teacher. DBS CRB checks – arrange with office. Meet me. FoSPS AGM – Thursday 22nd Sept. 9am. Residential photos going on website. 6:15 – Session 1 Children to stay with parents. Yr 1 & 2 – Harare, Yr 3,4 & 5 – Hall, Yr 6 – San Francisco 6:30 – Session 2 Repeat Specific questions at 6:45.