Welcome to Class 5

A values-centred school Outstanding outcomes British Values Learning Values Core Values The Priory Pupil All inspired to learn and achieve A caring, Christian community

Our School Improvement Priorities Raise standards in English and Maths Provide an inspiring broad and balanced curriculum Maintain our distinctiveness as a Church of England school Ensure our pupils develop excellent learning behaviours Improve rates of attendance and punctuality

Timetable

Encourage your child to develop their independence Being prepared… A labelled water bottle A labelled jumper /cardigan Reading book and diary every day Full PE kit every day Pencil case with equipment A labelled coat in the wet weather Encourage your child to develop their independence

How much time should my child spend on their homework? Homework and Reading Literacy - Spellings and literacy will be given out on a Monday – return Thursday -Learn spelling rule for the week plus any individual tricky words Maths -Thursday return on a Monday A Maths task – problem solving /times tables How much time should my child spend on their homework?

How much should I read with my child? Homework and Reading Reading The teacher or the LSA will aim to hear every child at least once a fortnight Guided reading / Reciprocal reading Other adults may hear your child read (such as volunteer parent readers) How much should I read with my child?

-a house coloured t-shirt PE and Games Outdoor Games / PE on a Wednesday PE kits should include: -jogging bottoms -shorts -a house coloured t-shirt -jumper -trainers Shoulder length hair should be tied up on PE days / ear rings removed

Behaviour Expectations High expectations of all children Golden Rules READY/ RESPECTFUL/ SAFE Behaviour ladder Golden Time Communication with you Expectations Rewards

Partnership between School and Home Working together is vital for your child’s progress this year. Parents’ support at home is a vital element which makes a huge difference to your child’s progress during the year. Please ensure your child gets enough sleep and comes to school; ‘ready to learn’ Please spend some time reading with and to your child thus encouraging the importance and enjoyment of reading! In school we will recognise all children’s efforts in our reading reward scheme Please encourage your child to complete their home work regularly and on time.

How can I help my child? Reading, reading, reading! (It doesn’t have to be a school book) Reading a book to your child is also very beneficial Rehearsing spellings / sounds in fun ways e.g. letters /games, ipad /computer games

Maths is all around us… Place value, number bonds, times tables, fluency, counting on and backwards, 5 and 6 digit numbers, problem solving Tables – recite multiplication tables facts wherever you are! Being able to recite the table forwards and backwards, answer random questions and give division facts up to 12 x 12 will help your child greatly

More Maths Support Maths No Problem books available online should you want to support your child at home

Our Autumn Curriculum The Ancient Greeks

Wednesday 8th – Friday 10th May 2019 Rockley Residential Wednesday 8th – Friday 10th May 2019 Rockley Point Sailing School has been established since 1976 and is an acknowledged leader in its field. Rockley deliver the majority of instructor training in the UK and are gaining a reputation around the world for excellence and expertise in water sports training and development.

All pupils expected to attend Letter sent out shortly detailing payment information Activities Mealtimes Unstructured time Staffing

Other trips (tbc) Fishbourne Roman Palace & Gardens (Spring) West Solent Solar Farm – Lymington (Spring) Chesil Beach (Summer)

Any questions about the learning and how you can help support your child?