Welcome to Hanham Abbots Junior School New Parents’ Evening Welcome to Hanham Abbots Junior School Mike C

School Vision: ‘Celebrating and inspiring a lifelong love of learning in an ever changing world’ Enjoyment Respect Perseverance Responsibility / independence Mike C Enjoyment: We adopt a positive attitude and outlook in all we do We take enjoyment from achievement and are happy to take on challenges We celebrate all success, our own and that of those around us We pursue a happy and healthy choices Respect: We are kind and thoughtful in our actions We are fair in our approach, treating all individuals the same We are polite, courteous and display good manners We are tolerant, we look to understand the views of others when they are different to our own Put simply – we treat those around us the way we would want to be treated ourselves Perseverance: We are resilient, we look to overcome challenges We have ‘enquiring minds’ and are always looking to learn more We display learning behaviours Responsibility / Independence: We recognise the need to take responsibility… For our own learning, that the main motivation comes from ourselves For our actions, we look to be honest and trustworthy in all we do For our contributions, if we say we’ll do something we do it, we play our part

Key Staff at Hanham Abbots: Mr Matthew Norcott Junior Head Teacher Mrs Helen Milliner Y3 Learning Leader Mike C – introduce M Norcott Ms Helen Lees Assistant Head & Inclusion Leader Mr Mike Coyne Primary Headteacher

September 2019 Classes: 3 Wesley Mrs Bowman and Mrs Finn Y2 Rabbits Miss Insley 3 Cabot Mrs Milliner (Learning Leader) Y2 Hedgehogs Mrs Bebbington 3 Brunel Miss Lilley Y2 Owls Mrs Curry + Mrs Mousley Mike C

General Information: Today we have a pack for you which contains: A covering letter welcoming you to Hanham Abbots An information sheet about year three A data collection sheet A permission sheet A request for information about your child Information about ordering school meals in the juniors (a copy of the menu to follow) Information about ordering school milk Information about purchasing school uniform Helen

Y3 topics for the year: We are currently developing our topics for 2019-20 and will get back to you soon with more information. Helen

School Uniform: Helen

PE and games kits: Helen

School Lunches: School dinners Lunches/Allergies – no nut products please Crisps on Friday Playtime fruit snacks Water Helen

Working together: Homework Each week there will be: Reading – children should read at least three times each week (partnership books to be signed in the usual way) + Teddy Reading Challenge! Weekly English/spelling homework Weekly maths homework (Online: Doodle Maths and Times Tables Rock Stars OR written homework) Number bonds and times tables practice (ongoing) Homework is set on a Thursday, to be returned the following Tuesday every week, in line with our homework policy. We explain the tasks to the children and notify parents when it is set using the Class DOJO website. Helen

First Day for the children: Tuesday 3rd September 2019 Open door policy – meet in the playground Games and PE kit from day 1 please Outdoor PE: Tuesday Indoor PE: Wednesday Dinner choices are managed in the same way in the juniors (school dinners or packed lunches) No need for pencil cases. MC

School Attendance: FACT: Children with good attendance have a better chance of achieving well at school. School target: 96% + for each child. Mike C

Pupil Progress Meetings: Take place every term Class Teacher, Head and Inclusion Leader meet Identify any child not progressing as expected Ensure provision is put in place to accelerate progress Reviews of any intervention put in place Mike C Teachers track children’s progress very carefully Every term pupil progress meeting take place

The Key Role of the Assistant Headteacher/Inclusion Leader: To oversee the identification, provision and tracking of any child not progressing as expected academically or not thriving socially and emotionally. To manage the provision, progress and well being of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) Please make an appointment with Mrs Lees if you have any concerns about your child’s progress or well being. Mike C We are an inclusive school and aim for all children to make good progress regardless of ability All children can need help at some point

The Partnership Book: Letters from teacher Important dates Record of reading In addition: Federation newsletters Termly year group newsletter Helen

School Website: www.hanhamabbotsjunior.org.uk Online information…… HM Dates Newsletters Uniform Prospectus etc

Class dojo Website: HM

Friends Association MC

Out of School Club @ Hanham Abbots Child care provision before and after school: Early Bird Club: Mike C Out of School Club @ Hanham Abbots

Questions: In whole group? Catch us individually? Mike C

Walk around: Staff available if you would like to see Year 3 classrooms. Mike C

And finally… Please collect an information pack from your child’s new class teacher if you have not done so already. MC