Year 5 Red Kite Class Welcome Talk 13/09/2018

Hello!

Curriculum Overview Victorians (Autumn term) South and Central America (Spring term) Space (Summer term) Daily Maths, English & Guided Reading Topics linked to English writing and providing context for Maths. Trips to be finalised.

Growth Mind-set Growth Mind-set approach and attitude to learning to be encouraged at home.

Mindfulness Focusing attention, dealing with emotions (stress & worry).

Quality over Quantity Keeping you informed Helps to guide instruction Build student confidence, independence and skill retention

Homework Schedule Children will be given a week to complete each homework. Monday: Topic-based homework (History, Art, Science etc.) Tuesday: Maths Thursday: Bug Club (set band for half-term) Friday: Writing homework Homework starts on Monday Apologies that homework diaries have not yet arrived.

Bug Club There is a levelled book band for each child. Pupils can choose which book they want to read within the band. One book should be read each week!

Reading Reading 15-20 mins everyday. Take home books/school library/home- books/library Child's Choice Enjoy! Reading with an adult. Keep questioning…but leave comprehension to Guided Reading.

Spellings

Reward Systems Rewarded for positive behaviours, such as going the extra mile, showing social skills and principled behaviours towards their learning Finding a balance not to ‘over-reward’ Fairness Parent link?

Assessments Daily (minute by minute) Half-termly (end of unit) Yearly (end of year optional SAT’s)

Sports Monday: Rugby this term (Autumn1) Thursday: Swimming this term (Autumn1)

Any Questions?