Parent/Carer Information session Tuesday 11th September 2018 5pm

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.

ParentMail New platform for the use of: Sending emails and messages Gaining consent (educational visits) Reporting absence Completing termly meal patterns Paying for voluntary contributions/school clubs etc. Download the free app for mobile use- notifications/ emails etc. Must sign up for a ParentMail account for EACH child All parentpay (old site) credit (money) will be transferred to ParentMail ParentMail ‘helpdesk’- am and pm in the playground this week and after this meeting

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 and music are taught by specialist tutors To view your child's curriculum map please visit the Oakhill website

Phonics: Year 1 only SATs: Year 2 only Year 1 phonics test: Year 2 SATs tests: Week commencing 11th June 2017 Tests whether children have learnt to decode to an appropriate standard Maths test- arithmetic and reasoning (2 papers) Reading test Grammar, punctuation & Spelling tests Administered and marked by class teachers Take place during May

Statutory assessments Year 6 SATs: Week commencing 13th May Reading paper Grammar, punctuation & spelling x2 papers Maths: Arithmetic paper- quick recall of facts required Reasoning paper x2 To be successful: 100% attendance Saturday School, breakfast club, booster groups, Complete daily home learning Exemplary attitude and behaviour

Y6 Study Breakfast Club Daily: 8:15-8:55am Breakfast (cereal, milk, water & fruit) served between 8:15-8:30am- self-service Self-register Enter via Reception, Alders Avenue gate opened at 7:55am Secondary ready: self- study, organisational skills, punctuality

Y5 Residential programme Gilwell Park: 1 night Gilwell Park, Chingford- travel by train £45 approx. - £20 deposit Autumn term, final payments by February Variety of activities- orientation, camp fire, climbing etc. Collect permission slip and info from the table at the back

Y6 Residential programme York 2 nights York, travel by train £150 approx.- £20 deposit Autumn term, final payments by March Variety of activities- orientation, museum visits, York Minster, dinner at a restaurant, shopping, team games (£15 spending money) More information will be given at designated parent sessions

Reporting to Parents/Carers Autumn: Open Evening- 27th 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 Evening- March 2019 - opportunity to discuss report Summer: Written report card outlining levels of achievement. Open evening- July 2019 – opportunity to discuss end of year achievement.

Working in partnership: at home Learning of number facts, quick recall of TIMES TABLES/Number Bonds- 15 minutes practise daily Daily reading for at least 15 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 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 poetry recital Home Learning information sheets

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 Write completion of Literacy activity Practised recital of poetry Promotion of healthy choices: food swap, exercise, less screen time etc. Teacher and parent signature (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

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Visits help to enrich learning by providing real life experiences. Educational Visits Visits help to enrich learning by providing real life experiences. 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. Although donations towards trips is voluntary, they cannot go ahead without sufficient contributions. 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.

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 colds No birthday treats allowed in school (for class or individuals)- in class/ playground

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. 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 and the double yellow lines in Brookfield Path. 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 Poor attendance will affect our Ofsted grading of ‘Outstanding’.

Healthy Lunches Delicious meals are available every day, cooked in our school kitchen. All meat is halal. Vegetarian and meat options are served every day. School meals are free for all children in Years R, 1 and 2. Packed lunches must not include sweets, chocolates or fizzy drinks. It should contain fruit/ vegetables. Nut free school

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. If you would like more information, please see one of the members of staff. We look forward to working in partnership with you