New starters evening at st. john fisher Thursday 23rd may 2019

Play engages every aspect of the child’s experience ― the physical activities of the child, the mind and imagination, as well as the emotions. It can involve working with others or working alone. Either way, it invites children to manage their own activities and show some degree of self-regulation. For these reasons (and many others), play holds a unique position as a means of learning for young children. Glenda Walsh Hello – My name is Lisa Farmer, and I am the Early Years Teacher at St John Fisher I wanted to take this opportunity to welcome you and learn more about what your child’s first year at our school will involve. P

We use an online learning journal to: Record and track your child’s learning Share with you their learning on a weekly basis Enable you to share learning and experiences with us Celebrate achievements

Practical Details We provide fruit for break time and milk or water. We would like your child to be toilet trained before joining us in September. If accidents are regular, we suggest you provide spare sets of clothes. We do have emergency clothes. We would like your child to be able to sit and eat at a table using a knife and fork. Do practice this with family meals at home.

Practical Details Universal school meals means every child receives a free school dinner until the end of Year 2. If you opt for packed lunches, they must be in a named lunch box or bag. No chocolate, sweets, fizzy drinks

Year R Children come straight into school, please bring them to the classroom door. Please be prompt, routine is key We finish at 3.15, please collect your children from the classroom door. If, for some reason, someone different is picking your child up, please let us know. Practical Details

Things that need to come to school PE kits Coat/jacket Pair of wellies that can be kept at school Named water bottle daily Named book bag Sunhat or warm hat and gloves Practical Details- Things that need to come to school

Practical Details- What to wear

Things that need to come to school Diary – this is a way to communicate with us and vice versa It records reading and has lots of helpful information Sound books Reading books Practical Details- Things that need to come to school

Things to help your child prepare- Getting dressed and undressed Eating independently Sharing stories about school Walk/travel the journey Recognise name (especially on items of clothing) Have a go at writing their name – cursive style Saying goodbye Things to help your child prepare-

We will visit you – make sure you have signed up before you leave. Tuesday 2nd July 9:30 am- 11:00 am, parents and children. Tuesday 9th July 9:30 am – 11:45 am, children only, at 11:45 am parents arrive to have lunch with the children. What is next? visits

What is next? First week Tuesday 3rd September 9:15 am- 11:15 am Wednesday 4th September 8:40 am – 12:00 pm Thursday 5th September onwards 8:40 am – 3:15 pm

What is next? Dates for your diary Friday 5th July SUMMER FAIR 3:30 PM onwards Sunday 6th October WELCOME MASS ENGLISH MARTYRS CHURCH 10:30 AM