Mr Simon McBeth Miss Emma Ewing Mrs Julia Sykes Mrs Ruth McNeil Miss Vanessa O’ Shea Mrs Helen Munday Mrs Joanne Fishwick Welcome to Year 3 & 4

Changes from Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 2 Greater self-organisation expectedGreater self-organisation expected Be confident, independent learnersBe confident, independent learners The pace of work increasesThe pace of work increases Break time in the morning onlyBreak time in the morning only Fruit at break brought in from homeFruit at break brought in from home Lunchtime 12:20pm to 1:25pmLunchtime 12:20pm to 1:25pm Pride, respect, responsibility Golden Time Missed time / earned back Serious incidents – card system Behaviour

HomeworkSpellings: Lists handed out on Friday (Also on school website) Spelling test on Friday Learning Log: Given out on Friday Hand in on Wednesday Expectations: To link to targets Treated as a piece of school work

Presentation including homework! Presentation guide Y3 and 4Presentation guide Y3 and 4 I will use a pencil for my maths work, drawing, tables and charts.I will use a pencil for my maths work, drawing, tables and charts. I will use a BLUE fibre tip pen for all written work. NO ballpoint, biro, eraser, cartridge or felt tip pens!!I will use a BLUE fibre tip pen for all written work. NO ballpoint, biro, eraser, cartridge or felt tip pens!! Thursday 9th May 2013 ( maths short date )Thursday 9th May 2013 ( maths short date ) Can I set my work out correctly?Can I set my work out correctly? WorkWork Mistakes will be shown by using one straight line using a ruler.Mistakes will be shown by using one straight line using a ruler. I will not write on the top line.I will not write on the top line. I will start a new page if I have less than half a page to write on. If I’ve more than half a page I’ll rule off.I will start a new page if I have less than half a page to write on. If I’ve more than half a page I’ll rule off. I will begin writing at the margin.I will begin writing at the margin. When I start a new paragraph I will start a new line.When I start a new paragraph I will start a new line. Handwriting will be joined, neat so that it can be read. Letters will sit on the line and not go over the spine of the book.Handwriting will be joined, neat so that it can be read. Letters will sit on the line and not go over the spine of the book.

Reading In school: Guided reading in groupsGuided reading in groups Individual readersIndividual readers Library books and Reading Scheme books- your child will be responsible to take a reading scheme book homeLibrary books and Reading Scheme books- your child will be responsible to take a reading scheme book home At home: Reading RecordsReading Records Aim to read with your child 3 times a weekAim to read with your child 3 times a week Ask questions to check learningAsk questions to check learning Log in reading recordsLog in reading records

School website Dates, newsletters, updates and other information VLE – Learnanywhere Accessed through the school website Homework and web links Class activities Please tell us if you do not give permission for your child’s photo to be taken during school activities.

Your child will need Pencil case – to fit in a tray and include a blue fibre tip pen (preferably Berol), pencil, ruler, eraser, whiteboard pen and cloth, highlighters and colouring pencils.Pencil case – to fit in a tray and include a blue fibre tip pen (preferably Berol), pencil, ruler, eraser, whiteboard pen and cloth, highlighters and colouring pencils. PE kit – indoor and outdoor, swimmingPE kit – indoor and outdoor, swimming Art shirtArt shirt Book bagBook bag Water bottleWater bottle Own document folderOwn document folder Everything should be named A reminder list is given out each term.

1 st Day 8:45am – bell rung, children to line up on the playground8:45am – bell rung, children to line up on the playground At 3.30pm children will wait with the class teacher to be collected at the top of the car parkAt 3.30pm children will wait with the class teacher to be collected at the top of the car park Registration at 8:55am.Registration at 8:55am.

Wider opportunities Y4 children onlyY4 children only Will be once a week with specialist teachers from the music serviceWill be once a week with specialist teachers from the music service Focus on musicianship and then build up to playing an instrumentFocus on musicianship and then build up to playing an instrument Performance opportunities in school and the Assembly RoomsPerformance opportunities in school and the Assembly Rooms Choose to extend lesson in Y5 at a subsidised costChoose to extend lesson in Y5 at a subsidised cost