Meet the teacher! 2014

Welcome to Year 3! Mrs Wills & Mrs Westall

Overview of tonight Lessons Topics covered Homework Routines and systems Uniform Snacks and Lunch Parent/Teacher communication procedures Some information needed from you

Aims Cater to every child's needs Provide challenge and success in learning Provide a means to enable all to access the learning Provide a safe and happy learning environment

New National Curriculum Launched in September 2014 Years 2 and 6 complete their Key Stage work Expectations are raised e.g. maths Subjects are more ‘discrete’ There is some prescription (e.g. Roman Numerals, GPS) and also some choice, (e.g. English genres)

Homework Given out on Friday, back the following Tuesday please! Weekly activities – some project work Plan tasks over the time given Reading to an adult, ideally every night– please make a note in your child’s Reading Record Weekly spellings and times tables

Uniform Smart uniforms please – named (especially jumpers!) Book bags in house colour PE kits in on Mondays – named. Children should have outdoor trainers & indoor plimsolls / trainers and school tracksuit Letters to communicate any issues, or telephone call to the office if change of collection arrangements

Snacks and Lunch Please ensure a water bottle & healthy snack is brought in As a school we encourage healthy eating and appreciate your support with healthy lunches. (School lunch FREE to KS1) If you have any concerns that your child may not be eating properly, or finishing all their lunch, please let us know.

Parent / Teacher Communication Parent evenings – Autumn Term Parent evenings – Spring Term Reports – Summer Term Open door policy Parentmail Newsletters Website – improving!

From you… Letters for collection arrangements Information regarding absence A note if your child is to be excused from PE Absence requests Emergency contact details

Routines and Systems Diamond Rules Follow instructions with thought & care Show good manners at all times Care for everyone and everything Rewards & Sanctions Parent / Teacher partnership Please ensure that any medication needed for your child is given to the office and in date, e.g. inhalers.

Thank you for coming!