1. Meet the teacher! 2014

2. Welcome to Year 4! Miss Crawley and Mrs Benton

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

4. 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

5. Lessons Numeracy Literacy Science RE ICT Topic/Geography/History PE French Music

6. 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)

7. Homework Given out on Thursday, back the following Thursday. Weekly activities – some project work. Reading to an adult. Weekly spellings and times tables.

8. Uniform Smart uniforms please - named Folders/book bags PE kits in on Mondays – named Letters to communicate any issues, or telephone call to the office if change of collection arrangements

9. Snacks and Lunch Please ensure a healthy snack is brought into KS2 (free fruit and veg in KS1) 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.

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

11. From you… Letters for collection arrangements Information regarding absence If your child is to be excused from PE Absence requests Emergency contact details

12. Routines and Systems Diamond Rules Rewards System Sanctions Parent / Teacher partnership Please ensure that any medication needed for your child is given to the office and in date, e.g. inhalers.

13. Thank you for coming!