1. Learning in
Primary 7

2. Great start to the year….
Responsible buddies supporting P1
Establishing routines

3. Weekly Routines
We have a varied timetable, including all areas of the curriculum, with links made between different areas.
Music with Mrs Brockie – Wednesday
PE with Miss Fullar (Tuesday), class teacher (Monday)
Please ensure pupils are fully prepared with full gym kits (Shorts, change of t-shirt, indoor gym shoes)
Jewellery should not be worn on gym days and hair should be tied up.
Water bottles can be kept in class throughout the day.
French with Mrs Scobbie (Tuesday)

4. Daily Routines 9.00am – 10.30am 10.45am-12.30pm 1.15pm-3.00pm Monday
9.00am – 10.30am
10.45am-12.30pm
1.15pm-3.00pm
Monday
Know and Grow – Reading for enjoyment
Literacy
Handwriting
Spelling
Grammar B
Maths Blast
HWB L
House Meetings/ IDL PE
1.45pm-3.00pm
Tuesday
Know and Grow – spelling activities
Maths R
Art
French (with Mrs Scobbie)
11.30am pm U
Literacy - Reading
PE (with Miss Fullar)
2.15pm-3.00pm
Wednesday
Know and Grow – Maths Games
Personal Reading
Big Writing Planning
45 min E
Big Writing N
IDL
Music (with Mrs Brockie)
Thursday
Know and Grow – Social Skills (board games)
Writing feedback
Team teaching with Mrs Scobbie A
Reading skills
grammar C
Friday
Know and Grow – self evaluation
reading
spelling
(library time) K
problem solving H
Assembly
(fortnightly)
1.20pm-1.50pm
Finishing off time/ Extension activities

5. Being prepared… Homework diary (Daily) Healthy snack and water bottle
Please sign weekly
Reading homework will be recorded in diaries
Healthy snack and water bottle
Suitable uniform for indoor and outdoor learning.
Pencil case with appropriate equipment.
Names on everything!

6. Lunches Absences 12.30 – 1.15pm Cost £2.05
Menus were distributed to each pupil.
Also available on Falkirk Council website.
Absences
If your child is absent please contact the school to let them know why.
Once your child returns to school please provide a written note to explain their absence. (Please date and sign)

7. Family Learning Time
Split over Friday and Monday (two houses each time).
Friday 28th September – Forth and Avon
Monday 1st October – Carron and Tay pm
For both sessions doors will be open from 1.30pm for a Book Bug workshop in the assembly hall
Fire Safety

8. We created a class charter by looking at the rights and responsibilities of a child.
Each pupil will sign the charter.
Restorative Practice.
House points/Group points can be earned by positive behaviour.
There are many opportunities and responsibilities for Primary 7, these will be based on attitude and effort.

9. Primary 7 Class Rules Respect other people and their space.
Listen to and support each other.
Keep the classroom/resources safe and tidy.
Always try your best.

10. Hope Happiness Tolerance Respect Trust
School Values
Hope Happiness Tolerance Respect Trust
Peace
Caring
Love
Justice
Courage

11. Communication
I hope you can approach me if you have any concerns or comments about your child’s time in school.
Please use the home school diaries as the first approach to communication.
Letters will be sent home via , please make sure your is up to date.

12. Literacy Literacy is a big part of the curriculum.
We are using Active Literacy throughout the school.
Spelling – Children will be given set words each week. If they wish to do extra practise they can take these home.
Handwriting – forming letters is so important! We will been doing weekly handwriting.
Writing focus on writing skills across genre. Peer and Self evaluation to encourage self checking and editing.
Reading –comprehension skills, not just fluency. Reading homework will be set weekly. Reading for enjoyment should be encouraged.
Word Aware – developing awareness of vocabulary.

13. Numeracy
Mental Maths – constant revision with daily Maths Blast and Big Maths Beat That
Vocabulary in maths – it is important to develop this and understand word problems. (Maths Word of the Week)
Numeracy and maths skills will be taught in focused lessons and children will be given the opportunity to apply these in different contexts.

14. Parents as Partners Targets shared Homework diary communication
Parent/ carer meetings (2 per year)
Family Learning Time
Snapshot jotters
Support with homework activity grid

15. Homework
Thank you for your feedback and responses to last year’s homework grid.
Activity grid was positively received by the majority of children and adults. (74.2% of children and 80% of adult preferred the activity and skills grid)
The ideas can be used as a starter… the world is your oyster!
If you need advice on challenge or support in areas of the curriculum please ask.
Reading homework will be sent home, please encourage children to read books of their choice too.
Talking homework may be set and will be recorded in Homework diaries, this will often relate to writing lessons.
Useful Websites
Active Learn
Education City
SumDog
Glow
Parent Zone Scotland
I’m a Mathematician
(Passwords will be distributed to pupils and kept in homework diaries.

16. Growth Mindset We can train our brain to get smarter!
We can train our brain to get smarter!

17. Class Twitter @WestquarterP7 @WestquarterPrim
As a class we have a twitter page where the children’s learning will be shared.
@WestquarterP7
Our school twitter is
@WestquarterPrim
Twitter safety – no names with pictures.

18. Dalguise
23rd – 26th October

19. Thank you for coming I look forward to a successful year working with you and your child.  Please make sure you have signed in beside your child’s name.