Meet the Teacher Event 25th September 2019

Our timetable

Who you are – the team in your year group Miss Brooks Ms Konstantinaviciute (Ms K) Ms Mileva

Literacy - writing By the end of Y3 your child should be able to use paragraphs and organise their writing in a concise manner around a theme In non-narrative material, using simple organisational devices [for example, headings and sub-headings] Independently proofread for spelling and punctuation errors Develop their understanding of the concepts set out by extending the range of sentences with more than one clause by using a wider range of conjunctions, including: when, if, because, although

Literacy - reading By the end of year 3, Children will be able to: - Apply their growing knowledge of root words, prefixes and suffixes, both to read aloud and to understand the meaning of new words they meet. -Check that the text makes sense to them, discussing their understanding, and explaining the meaning of words in context. - Draw inferences such as inferring characters’ feelings, thoughts and motives from their actions, and justifying inferences with evidence.

Numeracy count from 0 in multiples of 4, 8, 50 and 100; find 10 or 100 more or less than a given number. -Add and subtract numbers mentally, including: a three-digit number and 1s a three-digit number and 10s a three-digit number and 100s solve problems, including missing number problems, using number facts, place value, and more complex addition and subtraction recall and use multiplication and division facts for the 3, 4 and 8 multiplication tables.  

History and Geography Pupils should continue to develop a chronologically secure knowledge and understanding of British, local and world history. Establish clear narratives within and across the periods they study. They should note connections, contrasts and trends over time and develop the appropriate use of historical terms. They should regularly address and sometimes devise historically valid questions about change, cause, similarity and difference, and significance.

Design and Technology & Art Use a range of materials creatively and purposefully. Develop a wide range of art and design techniques in using colour, pattern, texture, line, shape form and space. Talk about the work of a range of artists, describing similarities and differences.

PE Our PE days are Tuesday and they have swimming on Fridays. Children are expected to bring the following PE kit: Shorts, T-shirt and trainers. Overarching goal of PE lessons is for children to: Understand healthy choices Feel successful when participating in a variety of activities Increase children’s self and spatial awareness Enjoy and participate in group activities Engage in teamwork

Music and RE I can use my voice with increasing accuracy, fluency, control and expression. I can play musical instruments with increasing accuracy, fluency, control and expression. I can improvise and compose music for a range of purposes using interrelated dimensions of music. I can use and understand staff and other musical notations. R.E Compare different ideas about God and humanity in the traditions studied. Ask important questions about the practice of faith and compare some different possible answers. Link their own ideas about how to lead a good life to the teachings of religions and beliefs being studied. Provide good reasons for the views they have and the connections they make.

Home learning Children will receive 54 spelling words to learn at home and will be tested once a term. Weekly spellings are sent out on a Friday. Spellings are tested weekly on a Thursday. Mental Maths – practise with your child 5 times a week for their mental maths weekly test which is on a Friday. Reading – 3 a week, comment in reading record; consequences for children who do not read at home.

Expectations: We expect each child to ‘have a go’ and welcome mistakes. We expect each child to listen to the instructions and make the most of the opportunities provided. And notably, we expect each child to enjoy learning!

Attendance and punctuality We expect children to have an attendance and punctuality of 96% or above. If for any reason your child cannot come to school – please call the office to let us know.

Behaviour We operate a yellow and red card system at Park. We expect children to treat others kindly and respectfully.

Other remainders… Birthday celebration – own clothes, nut free cake We will have a number of workshops available throughout the year – please read the newsletter regularly to find upcoming events Parents Showcase Weekly assemblies on Fridays – we welcome all parents Lost Property – the box goes out every morning and afternoon; it is children’s responsibility to check these regularly Healthy lunchboxes – no fizzy drinks, chocolate, sweets, crisps Newsletters are sent out weekly – ensure the office has your correct email address We require passwords for dismissing Communication with teachers – if you have any questions, or concerns please speak to the CT at the end of the day or in the morning Passports Values