Parents Information Meeting 11.9.18 We believe that we are all God's work of art. We strive to respect and care for each other and to use our talents to do our best. By doing this, we are 'Learning in the Light of Christ'  

Welcome to Year 3 Class Teacher: Miss Pringle Working in Year 3 will be: Miss Pringle Ms Lawlor – LSA Interventions Mr Reed – Soft Start

Expectations Good attendance and punctuality. Upholding good behaviour in class and around the school. Being good role models for the rest of the school. Taking on responsibilities. Representing the school outside in the community. Completing home learning and handing it in on time. Returning reading records, reply slips etc. on time. Becoming more independent and involved in their learning. Taking pride in their work and the presentation of their work.

What your child will need: Everyday they should bring in their water bottle. No rucksacks – please just bring in records and reading books ion reading days. Snacks aren’t provided in KS2 so children can pack a healthy snack. Reading books and reading record only in on your child’s reading day – please check home learning books. Letters from parents to be given to the teacher at the start of the morning. Label ALL clothing including P.E. Kits Coats for Autumn weather.

Handouts The Year 3 curriculum overview given to you today is an outline of what we will be covering this year. Year 3 Booklist Year 3 Weekly Spelling List.

Year 3 pupils have home learning packs. Home Learning is set on Friday and due in the following Wednesday. Please see the blog for details. Spellings – these will be handed out at the beginning of each half term for a test on every Friday. Maths and English – every week there will be a Maths and English task sent home for your child to complete. SPAG and Mathletics. Reading – 5 - 10 minutes per day, parents to sign diary once per week.

P.E. The children will have P.E. on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday this term. P.E kits will remain in school. We will send them home every half term. Swimming will take place in the Spring term.

Class Blog School website Children Year 3 Year 3 News (right hand side) Parents comments very welcome!

School Priorities in 2018

Our Partnership The relationship between the home, school and church is vital in the religious, spiritual and moral development of your child. Home Parish   child School

‘We are One Body’. Year of Our Eucharistic Journey This year at Pope Paul we are focussing on developing a deeper understanding of Christ in the Eucharist with our children with the support of the family and parish. ‘We are One Body’.

The Canonisation of Pope Paul VI Sunday 14th October 2018 By examining the charism (beliefs) of Pope Paul VI we will be looking at how our children can grow closer to God through reflecting on the messages of Pope Paul VI. His

School Priorities To develop the teaching and learning of spelling ensuring gaps in learning are closed. To further develop strategies to help underachieving pupils to catch up and to improve outcomes for the more able.

Dates for your diary Date Time Event Tuesday 11th September 7:30pm FOPPS AGM Tuesday 18th September 09:30 am Mass to celebrate the beginning of the school year at school. Wednesday 27th September 7:30 pm Feast Of St Vincent Parish Mass at OLSV Friday 5th October AM School Photos Tuesday 16th October 15:50-18:20 Parent Consultations Thursday 18th October 22nd – 26th October All week One World Week Friday 26th October 09:15-10:15 Harvest Assembly followed by Celebration Morning. 5th – 9th Nov 12th – 16th Nov All Week Other Faith Week Anti Bullying Week Friday 9th Nov 9.15 Y3 Poppy Assembly Friday 16th Nov During the school day Y3 trip to Celtic Harmony

Parent Communication * Please inform Mrs Lennox in the morning of any changes to school pick up so that we may write in the Parent communication book. Please inform the adult if your child is to attend any after school clubs. A medical note will be given to your child if they have been hurt. We will always relay this to you verbally if you are picking up your child. Please wait for all children to leave before approaching Miss Pringle for discussion after school.

Remember that if you have any concerns then please come and speak to me. Mrs Lennox will be happy to make an appointment for you, and I will be more than happy to meet with you – after school.

Any Questions?

Thank you. Myself and the Year 3 team look forward to working with you.