Welcome to … Primary 4a Mr. Lee

Purpose of tonight… Meet your child’s teacher. Meet other parents. See your child’s classroom. Be more aware of some the strategies we use to help your child learn. Have a look at some resources.

Resources Pencil, ruler, sharpener, rubber and colouring materials. Homework diary. PE Kit: Wednesday & Thursday (double block)

Homework Should take a maximum of 30 minutes each night. Use your own discretion. Reading book pages and sometimes a task. Spelling homework booklet. Mental maths. Maths Home link sheets. Practise multiplication tables. Research project.

The Purpose of the Curriculum Successful Learners Confident Individuals Responsible Citizens Effective Contributors Faithful Disciples

8 Curricular areas and subjects Languages and Literacy English language: Reading, Writing, Talking & Listening French Mathematics and Numeracy Heinemann Maths Mental Strategies Problem Solving Health and Wellbeing Mental, emotional, social & physical wellbeing. Food and health Substance misuse Relationships through Programme P.E Religious Education This Is Our Faith World religions God’s Loving Plan Expressive Arts Music Drama Art Sciences Planet earth Forces and electricity Biological systems Materials Topical Science Social studies People, past events and Society People, place and Environment People, society, economy and business Technologies ICT Technology skills

Levels Early level - Nursery to Primary 1 or later for some First level - Primary 2, Primary 3,Primary 4, but earlier or later for some Second level - Primary 5, Primary 6, Primary 7, but earlier or later for some Third and Fourth level - S1-S3, but earlier for

Reading Reciprocal reading strategies. Clarify, summarise, formulate questions, visualise and predict. Whole Class, group and individual tasks Literacy World Fiction and Non-Fiction texts Comprehension assessments Library visits

Spelling Spelling rule or pattern each week Extend your child by asking them to think of other words which follow the rule or pattern. Weekly spelling test every Friday Words which your child gets wrong should be practised again the following week.

Writing Encourage pride in presentation Grammar activities to support extended writing Big Writing strategies- VCOP Planning with partners, groups, whole class Examples provided by teacher Encouraged to Have a Go! Positive correction- self, peer and or teacher

Grammar Term 1 Proper nouns Adjectives Direct Speech Conjunctions Verbs 11

Numeracy Ability groupings Mental activities for homework (Term 1 Multiplication facts to 10) Mental Maths strategies taught in class Problem Solving Written Maths homework when it is appropriate

Numeracy Subtraction, division, multiplication and addition. Learn all times tables 3D shape Function Machines-algebra Length- using m, cm and km Weight- g and kg Perimeter and area Angles Time 12 hr and 24 hr clock Volume and capacity Fractions and decimals Co-ordinates

Numeracy https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/er/StCadocs/

Religious Education and Sacraments R.E is taught through This is Our Faith Lessons are relevant to the children’s lives and experiences Lessons are linked to the liturgical year Other world religions are covered at various stages of the primary school Preparation for Sacraments At Mass try to encourage and help your child to learn responses and prayers 15

French The children are learning a wide range of vocabulary and phrases including greetings, the weather, parts of the body, ailments, family members, numbers 1-100 and the café.  

Health and Wellbeing This programme will cover various aspects of health, physical, social and emotional development delivered through: · Physical Education Programme · Citizenship  

Art and Design Throughout the year children will experience the use of paints, drawing, printing and collage. They will study the work and style of some famous artists.   Music Children participate in singing, simple percussion and rhythm and pitch activities. They enjoy expressing and communicating ideas, thoughts and feelings through musical activities.

Learning and Assessment Learning Intentions Success Criteria Two stars and wish Peer and self assessments Traffic Lights Teacher feedback and comment (verbal or written) Plenary and reflection 19

Celebrating Achievements CfE achievement bricks at assembly Various awards given out in class Feedback as your child works Sharing success with peers Assembly bricks House points Star Writers

Label all clothes and equipment including lunch boxes. How Can You Help? Encourage your child to read regularly and complete reading homework. Regular practise of spelling and times tables. Continue to support your child in using the taught strategies as they complete numeracy homework. (RUCSAC approach) Encourage your child to be more independent. Encourage your child to take time and care over their work. Sign homework. Day to day items: Label all clothes and equipment including lunch boxes. PE kits in on correct day. PE kits can remain in school and be sent home when required. A note or phone call regarding any absence from school. Provide a named clear plastic bottle for water. Check diaries and bags each evening. Sharon

Ups and down, smiles and frowns, united we’ll succeed! And Finally… Open door policy – please talk to me first about any concerns or issues. Ups and down, smiles and frowns, united we’ll succeed! Sharon 4a 4b 4c 4c 4d

Please feel free to look around the classroom, look at the resources available and use the post-it notes to leave a comment for your child. Thank you. Sharon

Let’s have a great year together! 24