1. Welcome to Class 6 Meet the Teacher Teacher Mrs Payne Teaching Assistant: Mrs Daniels Mrs Daniels Things to remember to help your child in class 6.

2. Numeracy Numeracy lessons in year 6 are differentiated according to ability.Numeracy lessons in year 6 are differentiated according to ability. Numeracy is monitored on regular basis by both the class teachers and by the numeracy co-ordinator.Numeracy is monitored on regular basis by both the class teachers and by the numeracy co-ordinator. Movement between the groups is on-going throughout the year.Movement between the groups is on-going throughout the year. Children who are secure in their tables tend to be able to complete all numeric tasks quickly, allowing them to progress to higher levels of attainment.Children who are secure in their tables tend to be able to complete all numeric tasks quickly, allowing them to progress to higher levels of attainment.

3. Guided Reading All children are put into reading groups according to their current reading ability.All children are put into reading groups according to their current reading ability. A guided reading session takes place daily carried out by the teacher.A guided reading session takes place daily carried out by the teacher.

4. Behaviour I have high expectations of behaviour from all my pupils and will inform you regularly of any incidences of poor behaviour via your child’s contact book or blue slips if necessary.I have high expectations of behaviour from all my pupils and will inform you regularly of any incidences of poor behaviour via your child’s contact book or blue slips if necessary. Please make sure you discuss any issues with your child then please acknowledge - by signature and return the reply slip asap, as these are held on class records.Please make sure you discuss any issues with your child then please acknowledge - by signature and return the reply slip asap, as these are held on class records.

5. Home Contact Books All children now have a home contact book. The book should be in school every day. The book will be set out as a diary (good preparation for secondary school!), please sign at the end of each week.All children now have a home contact book. The book should be in school every day. The book will be set out as a diary (good preparation for secondary school!), please sign at the end of each week. The book is a vital link between home and school and enables information relevant to your child to be passed on quickly.The book is a vital link between home and school and enables information relevant to your child to be passed on quickly. Children in Year 6 are responsible for alerting the teacher to any messages from home.Children in Year 6 are responsible for alerting the teacher to any messages from home. Your child is responsible for asking you to sign their books weekly, whether there are comments made or not. If there is a need for me to contact you more urgently to discuss any concerns, I will contact you by telephone, so please ensure the office has your up to date contact numbers.Your child is responsible for asking you to sign their books weekly, whether there are comments made or not. If there is a need for me to contact you more urgently to discuss any concerns, I will contact you by telephone, so please ensure the office has your up to date contact numbers.

6. Home Learning Logs All children at High Firs are required to complete a weekly home learning log.All children at High Firs are required to complete a weekly home learning log. The tasks set are important and provide opportunities for the preparation and consolidation of learning at school.The tasks set are important and provide opportunities for the preparation and consolidation of learning at school. These are set on Thursday and need to be handed in the following Wednesday. Copies of the tasks are available weekly on the class 6 page of the school website.These are set on Thursday and need to be handed in the following Wednesday. Copies of the tasks are available weekly on the class 6 page of the school website. To support numeracy I have supplied a separate squared revision book to assist the children in setting out numeracy tasks effectively.To support numeracy I have supplied a separate squared revision book to assist the children in setting out numeracy tasks effectively. In-line with the school home learning policy those children who do not hand in learning logs will be asked to complete them in their own time during break times.In-line with the school home learning policy those children who do not hand in learning logs will be asked to complete them in their own time during break times.

7. Home learning New spellings will be sent home on Tuesday written into the front of the spelling book, these need to be learnt ready for the test the following Tuesday. Highlighted words should be written in an extended sentence to support comprehension. Learning Logs are sent home every Thursday and need to be returned the following Wednesday to allow for feedback. Tasks will include literacy, reading, numeracy (set appropriate) and links to other curriculum areas. If your child does not understand any task they should speak to me about this before the hand in day, so that additional explanations / support can be given. If your child is still struggling to complete a task please sign to this affect and record time spent on the task.

8. Supporting Reading Your child’s reading book plus the reading record needs to be in school every day.Your child’s reading book plus the reading record needs to be in school every day. Even though your child maybe a fluent reader and beyond the reading scheme it is still vital to listen to them read regularly and to ask them questions about the text to ensure the text they are selecting is understood.Even though your child maybe a fluent reader and beyond the reading scheme it is still vital to listen to them read regularly and to ask them questions about the text to ensure the text they are selecting is understood. Encourage your child to read both fiction and non-fiction text.Encourage your child to read both fiction and non-fiction text. Reading levels given at parent’s evening will be chronological and against reading comprehension. Most able readers tend to have a comprehension age 18mnths – 2 years above their chronological age.Reading levels given at parent’s evening will be chronological and against reading comprehension. Most able readers tend to have a comprehension age 18mnths – 2 years above their chronological age.

9. Supporting Reading at Home Ideally children should read for about 15-20 minutes every evening, followed by a short discussion about the book they have read. Ideally children should read for about 15-20 minutes every evening, followed by a short discussion about the book they have read. This will support your child in being able to:This will support your child in being able to: argue, with evidence, for a literary preference recognise the differences between author, narrator and character in a story identify how characters are developed in the text identify how the setting and the plot are developed make suitable inferences and deductions look for meaning beyond the literal.

10. Supporting Writing All children are aware of the need to use VHCOPS! when completing writing tasksAll children are aware of the need to use VHCOPS! when completing writing tasks VocabularyVocabulary HandwritingHandwriting ConnectivesConnectives OpenersOpeners PunctuationPunctuation SpellingSpelling Please encourage your child to check that they have used all elements when completing any home learning log writing tasks and also to check that their writing makes sense!!Please encourage your child to check that they have used all elements when completing any home learning log writing tasks and also to check that their writing makes sense!!

11. P.E Indoor P.E. kit needs to be in school at all times (White shirt, Black shorts plus plimsolls). Additionally, your child may bring in a track suit & trainers for when it is particularly cold outside. All items must be named please!!! P.E. is on a Monday and Friday. Hair should be tied back for P.E and all jewellery removed. If your child wears earrings they will need to be able to remove them independently before the lesson for health and safety reasons. If they need to cover their ears with tape this should also be sent in.

12. Assessments Much of the assessment will be carried out termly; pupil progress being based upon teacher assessment.Much of the assessment will be carried out termly; pupil progress being based upon teacher assessment. In addition to literacy & numeracy children will sit verbal and non-verbal reasoning test throughout the year.In addition to literacy & numeracy children will sit verbal and non-verbal reasoning test throughout the year. All children will sit the Statutory Assessment Test (SATs) in May 2015. Papers are then externally marked and when we have received your child’s end of KS2 levels these will be passed electronically to all receiving secondary schools as part of your child’s on-going assessment.All children will sit the Statutory Assessment Test (SATs) in May 2015. Papers are then externally marked and when we have received your child’s end of KS2 levels these will be passed electronically to all receiving secondary schools as part of your child’s on-going assessment. Writing assessments are now based not only upon the writing produced on the day of the SAT’s test but also on the written work produced across the curriculum.Writing assessments are now based not only upon the writing produced on the day of the SAT’s test but also on the written work produced across the curriculum. Levels are based upon age related expectations and range from level 3 – 5 for KS2.Levels are based upon age related expectations and range from level 3 – 5 for KS2. The national average for this age group is 4B. Children working above average will achieve level 5+. However, these levels will not be referred to after 2014 as new assessments will be brought in with the new curriculum.The national average for this age group is 4B. Children working above average will achieve level 5+. However, these levels will not be referred to after 2014 as new assessments will be brought in with the new curriculum. Comments on the end of year reports will reflect these levels and an indication will be given to inform you as to whether or not the level achieved is secure or only just achieved.Comments on the end of year reports will reflect these levels and an indication will be given to inform you as to whether or not the level achieved is secure or only just achieved. It is especially important to remember that all children who are successful in securing selective places this September, continue to apply themselves fully beyond the selective tests in order to maintain and build upon their levels, so that they are of the required standard for entry to schools in September 2015. It is especially important to remember that all children who are successful in securing selective places this September, continue to apply themselves fully beyond the selective tests in order to maintain and build upon their levels, so that they are of the required standard for entry to schools in September 2015.

13. Secondary School Transitions Secondary school choices will be confirmed to you directly.Secondary school choices will be confirmed to you directly. All receiving schools will make their own arrangements as to any open days or visits from their staff to High-Firs.All receiving schools will make their own arrangements as to any open days or visits from their staff to High-Firs. Children will be encouraged to take on responsibilities in school to promote initiation and organisational skills, valuable key life skills they will need in the future.Children will be encouraged to take on responsibilities in school to promote initiation and organisational skills, valuable key life skills they will need in the future.

14. Finally, Please remember: Name all items of clothing, water bottles, sun hats etc. and any money sent into school - including raffle money etc. Please check school bags regularly for notes and letters. If you need to see me please as a matter of urgency I am generally in school from around 8.00am. However, I am usually busy preparing for the day, so if it is a more general enquiry / concern, would you please make an appointment for after school as this will enable me to offer you more time for discussion. Please note Thursday evenings all staff are required to attend a meeting at 3.30pm and I run recorder club on Monday evening until 4.15pm.

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