Braehead School Primary One 2018-19

Staff Head Teacher Mrs Lesley Gardner (Acting) Depute Head Teacher Ms Paula Baxter Class Teachers / Specialist Teachers Nursery Nurses / Pupil Support Assistants Dinner ladies / Janitor/ School Administrator EAL Teachers/SFL

Key Elements of Induction Transition process on-going Play sessions Parent meeting (this!) Literacy and Numeracy meeting Start Tuesday 21st August SNSA Parent and Pupil - School Dinners 

‘80% of the jobs that current Primary 1 pupils will do, do not yet exist yet’

Start Date For the first 2 weeks Primary ones only come in morning Monday 3rd September full days (9.00am-3.15pm)

Parental Involvement Meet the Teacher Meetings - September Curricular Open Events Parents Evenings – twice a session Other opportunities to speak to Teachers Parent Helpers – special talents! Involvement in Parent Council Homework

Curriculum for Excellence Experiences and Outcomes Early Level First Level Second Level *Some pupils begin aspects of third level while still in primary school *When pupils achieve these levels varies

Curriculum for Excellence

Curriculum for Excellence successful learners interest in learning new things do the best we can think about new ideas confident individuals respect others be healthy and happy look forward to the future responsible citizens show respect for others take part in making choices listen to and think about ideas effective contributors think of new ideas ourselves work with other people use what we have learned to solve problems

Range of Teaching and Learning Approaches Early Level Literacy ( listening, talking, reading and writing ) Phonics. Numeracy ( number, shape, money, measurement, position and movement ,time and data handling) Health and Well Being Science Social Studies Technologies Expressive Arts - Drama, Art and Music Religious and Moral Education Range of Teaching and Learning Approaches

Items children will need Jacket / Suitable shoes Uniform Gym Kit - Shorts, T-Shirt, gym shoes Painting Apron School bag Homework bag ALL ITEMS TO BE NAMED!

Typical day 9am – Register and lunches. Morning start activity Literacy Activities – learn new sounds, reading or writing 10.30am – Playtime 10.50am - Numeracy Tasks 12.20pm- Lunch time 1.15pm – Gym, drama or music 2pm – Topic Work (IDL) 3.15pm – Home Time 

Break Time – 20 minutes 10.30 – Playtime Encourage healthy snacks & drinks Jackets – gloves etc in winter Supervised by PSAs

Lunch Time Packed Lunch, School Dinner or Home Lunch P1-P3 children = FREE school meals Lunch 12.20 - 1.15pm Variety of outdoor toys and games Class rota for football on the Astro Turf Lunch clubs

School Lunch with Parents When? Tuesday 28th August or Thursday 30th August Where? School Dining Hall Cashless lunches https://vimeo.com/161739586

Rewarding Positive Behaviour at Braehead 

Superheroes Rewarding Positive Behaviour at Braehead 

Golden Groups

General Information Arrival at school Illness End of school day Payments Contact details

P4/5 Buddies and Support Class visit days – Term 4 A friendly face to help settle your child Help with snacks Play games Encourage your child to be independent In June, Braehead Nursery will go outside for a few days at break times

Want to know more? Visit websites www.parentzonescotland.gov.uk www.curriculumforexcellencescotland.gov.uk School Website www.braehead.aberdeen.sch.uk Contact Us 01224 702330 Twitter @BraeheadSchool1