Welcome to St Austin’s Catholic Primary School

Miss Wright Class Teacher Mrs Smith Teaching Assistant

Early Years Foundation Stage The curriculum has 7 specific areas that we teach: Personal, Social and Emotional Physical Communication and Language Literacy Mathematics Expressive Art and Design Understanding the World

Religious Education Creation Lent Baptism Easter Christmas As a Catholic School we support the children’s understanding of the Catholic Faith through our day to day actions and RE lessons. Creation Lent Baptism Easter Christmas

EYFS 0-5 years Move onto the National Curriculum in Year 1 or when they are ready Learn through play Work alongside parents

Learning through play

Phonics Jolly Phonics programme Easy to use for teachers, parents and children A 20 minute phonic session everyday Jolly phonic actions will be sent home to reinforce their learning Continuous assessment

__ . . . . . Build up to make words c a t After the alphabet we then move onto introducing graphemes c a t . . . ch i p __ . .

Working together Your input to your child’s education and experiences here at St Austin’s is important. We will work very hard to communicate with you about your child’s learning, informing you of many things including: Topics we are currently learning about Issues, and how we can resolve them together Achievements and areas to celebrate We would appreciate your contributions throughout the year.

Working together Communication folders Reading diaries Proud clouds Observations Stay and Play sessions Information sheets in September (family, interest) Reports and parents evenings

Support for children Small group work (interventions) Discussion with parents Individual Education Plan Outside Agencies Parent Partnership

Support for parents Class Teachers/Head Teacher Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO) School Nurse Education Welfare Family Support Workers Outside Agencies Workshops in school Stay and Play sessions Before and After school care (HIPPOS)

September All Reception children are to arrive and be picked up via the Reception gate, at the side of the school. (the same for visit days too) All children will receive free school dinners, unless your child want a packed lunch. All children receive a piece of fruit everyday and a carton of milk up to the age of 5. Try to get your child toilet trained Prepare them for school by discuss routines, trying on uniform, completing short activities and reading books.

Things you need for September: PE kit Spare clothes Water bottle Bag (to be sent everyday) Wellingtons boots for the outdoor area Label everything

We look forward to seeing you all soon We look forward to seeing you all soon! Monday 23rd June Group A: 10:30am- 12:30 including dinner (parents too) Group B: 1:30pm – 3pm (no parents) Monday 7th July Group B: 10:30am- 12:30 including dinner (parents too) Group A: 1:30pm – 3pm (no parents) Please bring back all completed paper work during one of these sessions.