P7 Curriculum Meeting 2017-18

Overview The Curriculum Assessment for Learning Uniform Healthy Eating and Allergies Homework Behaviour Management & Child Protection Other Information

Curriculum Communication Using Maths - Reading - Writing - Talking & Listening - Linguistic phonics Using Maths - written, mental, problem solving and practical activities. Topic Based Learing(World Around Us, The Arts, PE) - Ireland (Term 1), Junior Entrepreneur Programme, (Term 2), Flight /Titanic (Term 3) .

ICT Religious Education - Taught across all areas of the curriculum. - Research linked to topics. - Opportunities to evaluate information and use to produce documents and complete activities. - Exhibit and exchange work. Religious Education - Alive-o 7 Programme. - Confirmation. - Alive-o 5 programme.

- Games - Dance - Athletics Physical Education - Games - Dance - Athletics - Gymnastics - Swimming (Term 2) Personal Development and Mutual Understanding - Taught across all areas of the curriculum. - Continue to help pupils’ holistic development and sense of belonging.

Thinking Skills and Personal Capabilities Managing Information Thinking, Problem Solving and Decision Making Self Management Being Creative Working With Others

Assessment for Learning In Class Assessments - Friday tests (Phonics), Assessment tasks (Communication, Using Maths, Using ICT). - Continual monitoring of progress with positive, constructive feedback to pupils (oral and written). - Pupil self-assessment / Peer Assessment. Levels of Progression: Please click here for more information Formal Assessments - GL Online Assessments: - English - Reading - Maths - Cat4

Uniform General - High standard, very well presented, promotes image of school. Physical Education - Full change of appropriate clothing for activities to ensure comfort and hygiene.

Healthy Eating and Allergies Healthy Eating Policy - Healthy snacks for break and lunch. Nut and Fish Allergies - Be conscious that several pupils in the school experience allergy issues.

Homework Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Numeracy Literacy Reading Phonics

Behaviour Management & Child Protection Positive Behaviour Management - Teacher has primary responsibility. - Consistent fair rules, agreed and discussed with pupils. - Promote, highlight and celebrate positive behaviour. Child Protection - Mr Donaldson (Designated Teacher) - Mrs Tully (Temporary Deputy Designated Teacher)

Other Information Mobile Phones Vetting Forms - No longer required for assisting with supervision on educational trips. Contact/ Medical Information - Ensure the office has up to date information. Attendance & Punctuality - Ensure good punctuality and inform the school of any absences. Mobile Phones - Only if necessary, to be given to teacher at 9.00am (switched off), returned at home time.

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