Mrs. Costello, Mr. Logan, Miss Glasper, Miss. Kallaghan Vane Road Primary School Curriculum Evening Monday 12th September 2016 Year 5 Mrs. Costello, Mr. Logan, Miss Glasper, Miss. Kallaghan

What we will be learning this year . . . Why did World War II start and what part did Hitler play in it? Will we ever send another human to the moon? How different will you be when you are as old as your grandparents? How can we re-discover the wonders of Ancient Egypt? Trips – we are planning lots of exciting school visits and visitors to support our learning – First Kompanie have visited us with some WWII memorabilia – pictures to follow on school website

How can you help your child . . . Daily reading (discussion – ask questions about the book) – 10 mins per day (reading journals) Support with spellings Mental maths (your child should know all of their times tables)- 5 mins per day Working together (we all want the best for your children) (teacher first port of call) - spellings sent home Friday – tested Friday - Literacy and Numeracy sent home Thursday in on Tuesday – 30 mins each Regular attendance – make sure your child comes to school every day Please encourage your child to present their work neatly and to use the school’s handwriting scheme – see attached sheet

Homework Journal

Healthy Homework Habits Please give your child space and time to complete their homework tasks. Getting them into the habit of regular times for doing the tasks and an appropriate space for them to do it will give them essential life skills. Help them as much as you can but don’t do it for them. Please feel free to leave a note in your child’s home-school diary if there are any issues

P.E. Kit Please remember that school PE kit is: white t-shirt, black shorts and black plimsoles or trainers. They will need joggers in the winter This should be kept in school all week in a separate bag (carrier bag not too big!) All items of clothing should be named!

Snacks All children are welcome to bring a piece of fruit to school to have at morning break time as a snack. Friday treat 1 item only (sensible size – NOT FOR SHARING!)

School uniform, jewellery and make up Mr Pavey has asked us to remind you that school uniform is: Girls: a grey skirt, trousers or pinafore, maroon cardigan, pullover or sweatshirt and a white blouse or white polo shirt. Boys: grey trousers, maroon pullover or sweatshirt and a white shirt or polo shirt. Both boys and girls are to wear black school shoes Please note that neither track suit bottoms nor trainers are appropriate. Please can you ensure that all make up, including nail varnish, is removed before coming to school. Earrings should not be worn in school and I would like you to inform me in writing if your child has recently had piercing with a date when they will be able to take them out, please. Children are encouraged to have their hair well brushed and clean for each day. Haircut should be even, that is to say that lines, patterns and ‘tails’ are not appropriate for school. All hair which is long should be tied up. This is to prevent the spread of head lice.

Important Dates: 30th September - Macmillan Coffee Morning 18th November - Children in Need Christmas Production - Cl11 - 2.00pm 8th December - Cl12 - 9:15am 9th December 10th November - World War II Celebration for Parents 9th January - Parents’ Evening 2nd March - World Book Day 24th March - Comic Relief 4th April - Carlton Lodge Meeting for Parents 3:30pm 6th April - Easter Egg entries to hall by 9am 19/20/21st June - Carlton Lodge Residential 29th June - Key Stage 2 Sports Day

Friends of Vane Road are always looking for willing helpers please contact the office for details Additional support is often needed throughout the school with listening to children read and other additional administrative tasks. If you have any spare time to help in any way, please can you let us know or pass you name on to the office. No experience is required (we will give you all the necessary training) but you will need to complete a DBS (old CRB) check before being able to work in school.

Further Meetings Hopefully, this meeting has answered many questions you have. If there are other issues you would like to discuss, please feel free to make an appointment with us. You could also make an appointment to see one of our Senior members of staff, Deputy Head teacher or Head teacher. Please feel welcome to come to discuss any matters with us as we are here to ensure that your child has a fulfilling year.

Thank you for coming