1. Orange Class Meet the teacher - September 2017

2. What will we cover? Class composition & staff English Reading Maths
Topics
Home learning
Trips and Visits
PE/Swimming
Incentives
Communication
How can you help?
Any questions?

3. 25 children: 7 boys, 18 girls
Teaching assistant: Mrs Jo Lydon
Teachers: Mrs Warsap ( on Tuesdays-Mrs Hannaford for Art/DT, Mrs Miles for PSHE, on Friday morning Mr Segrave for PE.)

4. English Linked to topic
Talk for Writing –follows three stages: learning a text includes drama activities, modelled writing then independent writing
Guided reading, independent reading, vocabulary and comprehension activities
15/20 minute sessions everyday:
Guided reading, handwriting or spelling, punctuation and grammar sessions
Mixed and ability groupings
Catch up sessions

5. Reading
Children begin the AR System. They do a Star Test and are given a range of levels within which they can choose a book.
Once they have read the book, they do a quiz on the computer. Parents can access the results.
3 100 % and the child can move up a level. Less than 85 % of questions right and they have to redo the quiz. I can set points targets and book level targets each half term.
Parents please support by listening to your child read and ask questions about the story.
Reading to your child is also important as they need to hear good models of fluent, expressive reading.

6. Maths
Every day
Consists of teacher input, practical activities, group work,
independent work, teacher or TA assisted work.
Mental Arithmetic
10-15 minute session every day -3x,6x,4x and 8x tables
Mixed and ability groupings.
Catch up sessions

7. Topics
Half termly overviews will be on the class page on the school website. Autumn 1: Potions Autumn 2: Pharoahs Spring 1: I am Warrior/Heroes and Villains Spring 2: I am Warrior/Heroes and Villains Summer 1: Predator Summer 2: Tremors

8. Home learning
Reading
Children should take their reading books home every night.
Spellings
Spellings set every Wednesday to be checked the following Monday. Linked to pattern or rule covered in class that week.
Look, Cover, Write, Check
Mathletics- 3 tasks based on what we have covered in class
Home learning project
Linked to our half termly topic.

9. Trips, Visits and Events
Swimming Monday 18th September
Harry Potter World Wednesday 4th October
Website and newsletter for new events and updates

10. P.E. PE is on Friday, Swimming on Mondays until half term
Shorts and t-shirts for indoor
Warm kit and trainers required for outdoor games
Long hair tied back, earrings to be removed or covered with tape
Note required if child is not able to do PE

11. Rewards House points: Potter, Hagrid, McGonnagal, Weasley Star Award
5 Star Book
Whole class reward: pebble jar
Sanctions: Minutes off playtime

12. Communication
A member of staff is on the playground every morning (8.45 – 8.55am) can pass on messages to me
Messages can also be passed to breakfast club who can pass on messages.
5 day policy - often easier/quicker to share messages with staff member in the morning.
Twitter
Website
Newsletters
Parent forum

13. How can you help? Everything should be named
Please ensure your child has a water bottle for use throughout the day in the classroom.
Support with home learning
Keep an eye on channels of communication, especially parentmail and newsletters
Please do communicate any concerns or worries so we can act on them
Volunteers needed for swimming/ trip.