Year 3 Mrs Zoë Renner-Thomas Meet the teacher Year 3 Mrs Zoë Renner-Thomas

Year 3 Meet the teacher Introduce myself Welcome to Year 3 – key features / events of the year. Year 3 timetable Topics for this term Planned trips Homework expectations Behaviour in Year 3 Attendance and punctuality Questions

Introduce myself Mrs Zoë Renner-Thomas This is my 4th year teaching at BJR. Also responsible for leading English across the school and Keystage 2 Leader. Previously taught Year 4 at a similar-sized faith school in Catford. BA(Hons) English Language and Literature. Worked in publishing for many years, first in Childrens’ publishing and then academic publishing . Postgraduate Certificate in Education 2012-2013

Welcome to Year 3 – key features / events of the year High expectations School priorities for the year are: Mathematical reasoning and problem solving. Reading skills and comprehension. Night at the Museum residential

Year 3 timetable

Topics for this term Term: Autumn 2014

Potential Trips O2 Cinema Museum of London

Homework expectations Reading 5 x per week Mathletics 1 piece of maths 1 reading task Handwriting/Spelling

Homework expectations How will homework be communicated to children and families? Differentiation What happens if children don’t do homework? When is it given and due back?

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Attendance and punctuality Attendance and punctuality is very important for your child to have a successful year. For our children to gain the greatest benefit from their education it is vital that they attend school, on time, every day the school is open unless the reason for the absences unavoidable. Punctuality – 08:45 Early work

Families will be informed about what is going on is school by… School website Sometimes letters will be given out Alerts to your phone whenever you get an email including newsletters Texts for urgent messages Notices printed and displayed on the noticeboard @BJRSchool

School Uniform - Girls Grey skirt, trousers or tunic White blouse/polo shirt White or grey socks (grey or black plain tights in very cold weather) School sweatshirt or cardigan (which must have the school logo) School tie is optional In summer, red and white checked/striped dresses may be worn. Only black school shoes should be worn.

School Uniform - Boys Grey trousers White shirt/polo shirt Grey/black socks School sweatshirt or cardigan (which must have the school logo) School tie is optional Only black school shoes should be worn. Children who do not have the correct school jumper will be given a clean second-hand jumper to wear in school.

Uniform can be ordered online from either of these providers www.stitchdesign.co.uk www.tesco.com/ues Uniform can be ordered online from either of these providers

Questions