Learning in Primary 7

Great start to the year…. Responsible buddies supporting P1 Establishing routines

Weekly Routines We have a varied timetable, including all areas of the curriculum, with links made between different areas. Music with Mrs Brockie – Wednesday PE with Miss Fullar (Tuesday), class teacher (Monday) Please ensure pupils are fully prepared with full gym kits (Shorts, change of t-shirt, indoor gym shoes) Jewellery should not be worn on gym days and hair should be tied up. Water bottles can be kept in class throughout the day. French with Mrs Scobbie (Tuesday)

Daily Routines 9.00am – 10.30am 10.45am-12.30pm 1.15pm-3.00pm Monday   9.00am – 10.30am 10.45am-12.30pm 1.15pm-3.00pm Monday Know and Grow – Reading for enjoyment Literacy Handwriting Spelling Grammar B Maths Blast HWB L House Meetings/ IDL PE 1.45pm-3.00pm Tuesday Know and Grow – spelling activities Maths R Art French (with Mrs Scobbie) 11.30am- 12.30pm U Literacy - Reading PE (with Miss Fullar) 2.15pm-3.00pm Wednesday Know and Grow – Maths Games Personal Reading Big Writing Planning 45 min E Big Writing N IDL Music (with Mrs Brockie) Thursday Know and Grow – Social Skills (board games) Writing feedback Team teaching with Mrs Scobbie A Reading skills grammar C Friday Know and Grow – self evaluation reading spelling (library time) K problem solving H Assembly (fortnightly) 1.20pm-1.50pm Finishing off time/ Extension activities

Being prepared… Homework diary (Daily) Healthy snack and water bottle Please sign weekly Reading homework will be recorded in diaries Healthy snack and water bottle Suitable uniform for indoor and outdoor learning. Pencil case with appropriate equipment. Names on everything!

Lunches Absences 12.30 – 1.15pm Cost £2.05 Menus were distributed to each pupil. Also available on Falkirk Council website. Absences If your child is absent please contact the school to let them know why. Once your child returns to school please provide a written note to explain their absence. (Please date and sign)

Family Learning Time Split over Friday and Monday (two houses each time). Friday 28th September – Forth and Avon Monday 1st October – Carron and Tay 2.00-2.45pm For both sessions doors will be open from 1.30pm for a Book Bug workshop in the assembly hall Fire Safety

We created a class charter by looking at the rights and responsibilities of a child. Each pupil will sign the charter. Restorative Practice. House points/Group points can be earned by positive behaviour. There are many opportunities and responsibilities for Primary 7, these will be based on attitude and effort.

Primary 7 Class Rules Respect other people and their space. Listen to and support each other. Keep the classroom/resources safe and tidy. Always try your best.

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Communication I hope you can approach me if you have any concerns or comments about your child’s time in school. Please use the home school diaries as the first approach to communication. Letters will be sent home via email, please make sure your email is up to date.

Literacy Literacy is a big part of the curriculum. We are using Active Literacy throughout the school. Spelling – Children will be given set words each week. If they wish to do extra practise they can take these home. Handwriting – forming letters is so important! We will been doing weekly handwriting. Writing focus on writing skills across genre. Peer and Self evaluation to encourage self checking and editing. Reading –comprehension skills, not just fluency. Reading homework will be set weekly. Reading for enjoyment should be encouraged. Word Aware – developing awareness of vocabulary.

Numeracy Mental Maths – constant revision with daily Maths Blast and Big Maths Beat That Vocabulary in maths – it is important to develop this and understand word problems. (Maths Word of the Week) Numeracy and maths skills will be taught in focused lessons and children will be given the opportunity to apply these in different contexts.

Parents as Partners Targets shared Homework diary communication Parent/ carer meetings (2 per year) Family Learning Time Snapshot jotters Support with homework activity grid

Homework Thank you for your feedback and responses to last year’s homework grid. Activity grid was positively received by the majority of children and adults. (74.2% of children and 80% of adult preferred the activity and skills grid) The ideas can be used as a starter… the world is your oyster! If you need advice on challenge or support in areas of the curriculum please ask. Reading homework will be sent home, please encourage children to read books of their choice too. Talking homework may be set and will be recorded in Homework diaries, this will often relate to writing lessons. Useful Websites Active Learn Education City https://www.educationcity.com/ SumDog Glow Parent Zone Scotland https://education.gov.scot/parentzone/ I’m a Mathematician https://education.gov.scot/parentzone/Documents/IAmAMathematician270417.pdf (Passwords will be distributed to pupils and kept in homework diaries.

Growth Mindset We can train our brain to get smarter! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brpkjT9m2Oo We can train our brain to get smarter!

Class Twitter @WestquarterP7 @WestquarterPrim As a class we have a twitter page where the children’s learning will be shared. @WestquarterP7 https://twitter.com/WestquarterP7 Our school twitter is https://twitter.com/WestquarterPrim @WestquarterPrim Twitter safety – no names with pictures.

Dalguise 23rd – 26th October

Thank you for coming I look forward to a successful year working with you and your child.  Please make sure you have signed in beside your child’s name.