Upper Junior Parents’ Meeting Tuesday 9 th September 2014

Upper Junior Team Class Teachers Mrs Goodson Mr Adams / Mrs Turner Miss Berry Miss Cunningham Mr Kilgarriff Mrs Glinka Mrs Patterson Mrs Rodgers Teaching Assistants Mrs Booker Mr Bradburn Miss Brogan Mrs Murray Mrs Rainey Mrs Warren

Upper Junior Topics Your child will have daily Literacy and Numeracy lessons We deliver the curriculum through a variety of topics, which this year topics include Year 5 Topics Beautiful Barcelona To Infinity and Beyond… Vikings and Saxons Ancient Egypt Thrills and Spills Year 6 Topics Blitz Brits When I Grow Up When Disaster Strikes Lights Camera Action The Mayans 50 Things to do before you’re11 ¾ All children will be learning Spanish

Chosen Charities Year 5 – Reuben’s Retreat Reuben’s Retreat is a charity that was born in memory of Reuben Michael Graham who tragically passed away aged 23 months. Our goal is to provide a retreat in the North West of England countryside that will relieve the distress of families and their close friends who have suffered the bereavement of a child or have a child suffering from a life limiting or life threatening illness.

Chosen Charities Year 6 – Help for Heroes Their mission is to deliver an enduring national network of support for our wounded service men/women and their families. They aim to inspire and enable those who have made sacrifices on our behalf to achieve their full potential

Upper Junior Reading Reading Supporting your child’s reading is one of the most valuable things a parent can do to help in their child’s education. Children will be sent home with reading books which they should be able to read to an adult with a little support. Please encourage your child to read to you for minutes each night in a quiet place away from any distractions. It is also important to ask your child questions, as this will help them understand the characters and improve their creative writing skills. Try asking:  What do you think will happen next?  Who is your favourite character and why?  How do you think that character feels now?  What would you do if you were there?

Upper Junior Homework Literacy - Will be handed out on a Friday and should be returned by Monday Reading – Daily Maths – Will be handed out on a Friday and should be returned on a Monday Times tables – Please help your child learn their tables on a regular basis. The children will be tested on a weekly basis. Blogging – Children will be given blogging topics by their class teacher and will often be required to respond to teachers blogs Children are encouraged to create their own blogs and start class discussions. Teachers will be setting clear rules and guidelines with the pupils to ensure their blogs are ‘learning’ focused. Parents should ensure that their children are completing all their homework

School Website: Language for Learning Questions

Things to Remember….. Uniform—Please ensure that your children have the correct school uniform. Head scarves and hair bands should be in school colours. Children should not wear jewellery for school other than watches and studs in their ears; which should be removed for PE lessons. Trainers should not be worn for school. It would be advisable to ensure your child’s name is clearly written on the labels of all their clothes, shoes and coats; as many of the children have the same styles and sizes. PE—PE Kits should be in school everyday. PE Kits consist of: Pumps or trainers Plain red T-shirt Black shorts or black tracksuit bottoms/leggings For health and safety reasons no jewellery is allowed to be worn during PE. Earrings should either be removed or taped up. Dates to Remember: Autumn Parents’ Evening— Thursday 28 th November Spring Parents’ Evening— Tuesday 24 th March Reports Home—Monday 21 st July

Enrichment Afternoons We are excited to announce our new “Enrichment Afternoons” in school. These will include Music, Computing and Sport activities provided by Specialist Teachers. I Days: Tuesday – Year 5 Thursday – Year 6 Specialist Teachers: ICT – Mr Tatham Music – Miss Conlan/Miss Cooper PE – Mrs Carter

New Handwriting Scheme

Things to Remember….. Reminders Class Fund 50p Healthy Snacks After School Clubs Secondary School Forms Bikeability School starts at 8.55am and finishes at 3.15pm Robinwood Meeting October 6 th Medical Needs Walking Home Look at the parent noticeboards regularly for updates