1. Vane Road Primary School Curriculum Evening Monday 7 th September 2015 Year 5 Miss Sykes, Mrs. Costello, Miss Wren, Mr. Logan

2. Early Start We are encouraging children to come into school at 8 50 am each morning in order to make a smoother start to the day. During that time they will be engaged in educational activities in the classroom. Children should come straight into school when they arrive, hang up their coats and come into the classroom.

3. What we will be learning this year... Why did World War II start and what part did Hitler play in it? Trips – we are planning lots of exciting school visits and visitors to support our learning – First Kompanie will be visiting us with some WWII memorabilia on Wednesday – we have a Smoothie Workshop planned as part of healthy eating and there will be lots more coming up... How different will you be when you are as old as your grandparents? Learning Challenges

4. How can you help your child... Daily reading (discussion – ask questions about the book) – 10 mins per day (reading journals) Support with spellings Mental maths (your child should know all of their times tables)- 5 mins per day Working together (we all want the best for your children) (teacher first port of call) - spellings sent home Friday – tested Friday - Literacy or Numeracy sent home Thursday in on Tuesday – 30 mins each Regular attendance – make sure your child comes to school every day Please encourage your child to present their work neatly and to use the school’s handwriting scheme – see attached sheet

5. Healthy Homework Habits Please give your child space and time to complete their homework tasks. Getting them into the habit of regular times for doing the tasks and an appropriate space for them to do it will give them essential life skills. Help them as much as you can but don’t do it for them. Please feel free to send in a note or write on their homework sheets if there are any issues

6. Numeracy Setting :Your child will be in an ability grouping for maths across years 5 and 6 Regular assessment will take place Children may move groups to ensure they are in the best place for them – please be positive and support us in this

7. New National Curriculum The curriculum and assessment system has changed this year for all schools, the requirements are much higher. We therefore expect children to be below age related expectation at the start of the year, however this will improve as the year progresses.

8. P.E. Kit Please remember that school PE kit is: white t-shirt, black shorts and black plimsoles or trainers. This should be kept in school all week in a separate bag (carrier bag not too big!) All items of clothing should be named!

9. Snacks All children are welcome to bring a piece of fruit to school to have at morning break time as a snack. Friday treat 1 item only (sensible size – NOT FOR SHARING!)

10. Mr Pavey has asked us to remind you that school uniform is: Girls: a grey skirt, trousers or pinafore, maroon cardigan, pullover or sweatshirt and a white blouse or white polo shirt. Boys: grey trousers, maroon pullover or sweatshirt and a white shirt or polo shirt. Both boys and girls are to wear black school shoes Please note that neither track suit bottoms nor trainers are appropriate. Please can you ensure that all make up, including nail varnish, is removed before coming to school. Earrings should not be worn in school and I would like you to inform me in writing if your child has recently had piercing with a date when they will be able to take them out, please. Children are encouraged to have their hair well brushed and clean for each day. Haircut should be even, that is to say that lines, patterns and ‘tails’ are not appropriate for school. All hair which is long should be tied up. This is to prevent the spread of head lice. School uniform, jewellery and make up

11. Important Dates: Jeans for Genes – 18 th September (donations welcome) Macmillan Big Coffee morning – Friday 25th September. Parents/carers are welcome to join us for a coffee and cake Children in Need – 13 th November World War II Celebration – Wednesday 18 th November (afternoon) Christmas Performances – 10 th December (pm) Class 11 (Miss. Sykes), 11 th December (am) Class 12 (Mrs. Costello) Parents evening – 11 th January 2015 and 18 th July 2016 Lumiere – Friday 29 th January World Book Day – 3 rd March Sport Relief – 18 th March Residential Trip to Carlton – 20 th -22 nd June Sports Day – 30 th June Summer Fair – 14 th July

12. Friends of Vane Road are always looking for willing helpers please contact the office for details Additional support is often needed throughout the school with listening to children read and other additional administrative tasks. If you have any spare time to help in any way, please can you let us know or pass you name on to the office. No experience is required (we will give you all the necessary training) but you will need to complete a DBS (old CRB) check before being able to work in school.

13. Further Meetings Hopefully, this meeting has answered many questions you have. If there are other issues you would like to discuss, please feel free to make an appointment with us. You could also make an appointment to see one of our Senior members of staff, Deputy Head teacher or Head teacher. Please feel welcome to come to discuss any matters with us as we are here to ensure that your child has a fulfilling year.

14. Thank you for coming