1. Welcome to
P4 Curriculum Meeting!

2. Please turn of all Mobile phones. Thank you.
This Powerpoint will be available on the School Website. .

3. Primary School Foundation Stage P1,2 Key Stage 1 P3,4 Level 2
Pupils are assessed using Levels of Progression in Communication, Using Maths and ICT. (CEA website)

4. Skilled Based Curriculum
Thinking Skills and Personal Capabilities have been divided into five strands:
Managing Information;
Thinking, Problem-Solving and Decision-Making;
Being Creative;
Working with Others; and
Self-Management.
These skills are integrated into the curriculum, along with the Cross-Curricular Skills of Communication, Using Mathematics and Using ICT.

5. Communication (Literacy)
Talking and listening
Reading: shared and guided, comprehensions
Writing:
Punctuation and Grammar
Genres to be studied include – Poetry, Diary Entries, Posters, Instructional, Letter Writing, Creative, Play Scripts, Comic Strips, Book Reviews and advertisements.

6. Using Mathematics
Number: Place value, 4 operations of number, fractions, money.
Measures: Time, length, weight, capacity, area.
Shape & Space: 2d & 3d shapes, Symmetry, angles
Data Handling: Tally charts, Bar Graphs, Pictograms, Carroll & Venn diagrams – Creating & interpreting.
Processes
Problem solving

7. Using ICT Interactive Whiteboard in the classroom.
Visit the Computer Suite.
Use a range of programmes from various Internet sites to consolidate class work, e.g. Topmarks, ICT games, BBC Bitesize.
Children learn to create Word documents using Microsoft Word and inserting pictures. Create a Power Point. Use a drawing program.
Programming a Bee Bot to travel in different directions.

8. World Around Us This year topics covered include; World War 2 Weather
Polar Regions
Castles

9. The Arts
In Art & Design pupils will experiment, draw, paint and model using a variety of materials.
In Music pupils will explore rhythm, pitch and tempo. They will also compose, perform and respond to a variety of music.
Drama includes role play, improvisation, poetry and performance.

10. Personal Development for Mutual Understanding (PDMU)
Classroom rules
Worries about school
Friendships
The real Me
Who influences me
I am .. you are.. we can (Learn about and value all those in our community)

11. Children bring in a change of clothes for PE
Games, Swimming, Gymnastics, Athletics and Dance
PE days – P4A – Monday 1.10pm
P4B –Monday pm
Children bring in a change of clothes for PE
Swimming in Term 3

12. “Grow in Love” Programme
Aims to help children see how they can grow in love: by showing love for themselves, for each other, for God and for all creation.
Themes include songs, stories and prayers. (Internet)
Pupil book will be sent home once weekly.
“Do this in Memory” programme is in preparation for First Holy Communion and will be held in the Church once a month. Parents and children are expected to attend.

13. Spellings Please sign spelling tests.
Word lists are taken from a Linguistic Phonics programme, which is a progressive scheme.
Weekly spelling lists also Include High frequency words
Please Refer to strategies listed at the front of the Spelling homework book.
Spellings tests : short term memory weekly. Long term memory every 4-6 weeks.
Please sign spelling tests.

14. Homework
Monday to Thursday -Reading, Spellings, Mental maths, e.g. times tables/division facts
Numeracy/Literacy/Grow in Love
School Policy states that P4 should spend minutes on homework each evening.
Reading- please only read the pages set in their reading record as reading on will impact on class activities.
Always check and sign homework please.

15. Assessments
Presently assessing all children using the new GL on line assessments in Literacy, Reading, Maths and their cognitive ability.
Identify trends, strengths and weaknesses
Used as a Target Setting tool for staff
Informs planning
Levelling in Using Mathematics, Communication and Using ICT

16. General Housekeeping
Please ensure every item of clothing, personal equipment is labelled
Label lunch boxes, PE bags, coats
Saves a great deal of time.

17. Healthy Eating
Pupils are encouraged to eat Healthy Break and Lunch (e.g. Fruit, yoghurt, cereal bars)
Pupils can have water bottles in the classroom (avoid open neck bottles)
PEANUT AND FISH ALLERGIES IN SCHOOL

18. Dinners Dinners are £2.60 per day or £13 per week
Please pay on a Monday, if possible
Put the money into an envelope/purse with their name on it.

19. Medication
Please keep us informed if your child has a medical condition. (or if they no longer do)
If your child requires medication in school, e.g. inhalers, please send it into School with a letter of permission.

20. Illness
Please notify the school by note, phone or , if your child is ill.
Keep us up to date if it’s long term

21. Mobile Phones
Are permitted when necessary when accompanied by a note from parents
Must be turned off and submitted to the teacher at 9am
Not to be used on premises.

22. Uniform
If your child isn’t wearing the appropriate uniform let us know why
No rings, bracelets, chains or hoops for health & safety reasons
PE Kit: white polo shirt, school blue jogging bottoms or plain navy.

23. Discipline
Pupils are expected to follow class and school rules (These are displayed in the classrooms)
Unacceptable / disruptive behaviour will be recorded in the Class Behaviour Book
More formal procedure for continual disruptive behaviour
Parental co-operation is essential
Rewards for Good Behaviour

24. Lining up in the Morning
Pupils in the playground for 9am
First Bell – Pupils should line up with their class
Second Bell – silently prepare for entering into school

25. STAFF Mr Donaldson – Principal
Discipline and Pastoral Care Co-ordinator
Principal Child Protection Officer
Mrs Tully Deputy Child Protection Officer
Mrs McAllister is Head of Key Stage 1
Mr Donnelly is Head of Key Stage 2
Miss McCullough is Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator.

26. Other business Newsletters emailed monthly
Ensure the office has emergency contact numbers (particularly mobile numbers for texting purposes) – updated.
School policies available to parents on request/School Website
Any issues, first contact is class teacher (ring office or send a note/speak to teacher to make an appointment)
Parent/Teacher meetings
1. Motion to Monitor/IEP October/November 2017
2.Progress meetings February 2018

27. Thank you for listening.