1. Welcome to Year 1 ’Meet The Teacher’ Mr Charter We are looking forward to working together with you

2. Introductions Other adults working with Year 1:  Mrs Stevens (Teaching Assistant)  Miss Whiteman (PPA Cover)

3. Expectations  Team work & respect  Social skills  Progress and achievement  Presentation  Handwriting (new scheme)  New to KS1  Pride  Self esteem  Confidence  Organisation  Enjoyment (I hope!)

4. School Uniform school uniform policy is on the school website. school uniform policy is on the school website. PE Kit White or black shorts White t-shirt with school logo Black tracksuit Trainers

5. What will your child be learning?  Cross curricular teaching  Year 1 expectations – important year!  Big Writing – extended writing session  Guided Reading – the explicit teaching of reading  Phonics – phonics screening test  Transition support – from Reception to Year 1

6. How Can I Help My Child?  Home Learning: weekly work will we set for Maths and Spelling.  Speaking tasks  Times Tables – weekly tables  Reading: Reading Record Books – how to fill them in  Family Reading Morning: every Friday – all welcome!  Handwriting  Creative curriculum topic – Lets Go Travelling  Use of the Internet  Taking the learning into ‘real life’  Phonics preparation/support  Check our School Blog for more information www.shepherdprimaryschool.edublogs.org

7. What does my child need for learning?  Breakfast!  Change to buy a healthy snack at break time  Water! Please fill water bottles each day at home and ensure they come into school  PE Kit: Tuesdays and Wednesday (and any club days) – if your child does not have their PE kit, you will be contacted and asked to bring it into school  Reading Book and Reading Record Book (daily)  Home/School Journal (daily)  A named jumper/cardigan!

8. Things to remember MonTuesWedThursFri BRING TO SCHOOL  Reading book and reading record book  Home/School Journal  Completed homework to hand in  PE kit BRING TO SCHOOL  Reading book and reading record book  Home/School Journal BRING TO SCHOOL  Reading book and reading record book  Home/School Journal BRING TO SCHOOL  Reading book and reading record book  Home/School Journal BRING TO SCHOOL  Reading book and reading record book  Home/School Journal  Completed homework  PE Kit TAKE HOME  Reading book and reading record book  Home/School Journal TAKE HOME  Reading book and reading record book  Home/School Journal TAKE HOME  Reading book and reading record book  Home/School Journal TAKE HOME  Reading book and reading record book  Home/School Journal TAKE HOME  Reading book and reading record book  Home/School Journal  Homework

9. Rewards  House points  Star of the week  SEAL star  Role model raffle tickets  Completed sticker charts  Celebration assembly Year 1 Responsibilities  School Council representatives  Eco-Watchers/Recycling Monitors  SNAG Members  Supporting younger children

10. Behaviour Please support your child by reminding them of their responsibilities and our school behaviour expectations. When behaviour is not of an appropriate level, you will be informed and asked to discuss this with us and your child. We are positive that your children will set the standards high and maintain the behaviour we know they are capable of this year.

11. ‘Good to be Green!’ Your child will strive to remain ‘green’ on the class ‘Good to be Green!’ chart. If your child is not able to follow school rules, the following changes will be made to the ‘Good to be Green!’ chart:  Warning card (YELLOW) – this will be given when low level inappropriate behaviour has occurred in school or at break times. Your child’s name will be recorded on a class chart detailing the inappropriate behaviour. Letters will be sent home if a child receives 10 warning cards in a half term.  Consequence card (RED) – this will be given when low level inappropriate behaviour is repeated after receiving a Warning card, or when higher level inappropriate behaviour has occurred. Mrs Foad will be in touch with parents/carers.

12. Bullying Shepherd Primary School operates a ZERO- TOLERANCE policy when it comes to bullying. If you feel your child is being treated inappropriately by another child, please let your child’s class teacher know immediately. Any issues will be dealt with swiftly and in accordance with our school ‘Anti-Bullying’ policy This policy is available on our school website: www.shepherd.herts.sch.uk www.shepherd.herts.sch.uk

13. Attendance  Year 1 = a crucial year – attendance is very important  Your child must be in school every day  DfES minimum expectation for attendance is 95% - your child’s attendance should not be below this!  Your child must be on time every day  School starts at 8:50am  If your child is late arriving at school, please enter via the front entrance and sign your child in at the school office

14. Upcoming Events Family Reading starts: 18 th September 9.00-9.15am Learning Library (YN – Yr 2) starts: 11 th September 8:30 – 8:50am (dining room) PTA AGM: 18 th September (9:15am) School photographer: 16 th September SEN open morning: 22 nd September Dahlicious Day: 25 th September Harvest Festival: 9 th October Parents evening: 21 st October Half Term: w/b 26 th October PTA School Christmas Event: 5 th December Whole School Sponsored Bounce: 16 th October Pantomime at Watersmeet: 8 th December Year 1 & 2 Christmas Production: 10 th December Christmas Concert: 16 th December (9:10am) Last day of term: Thursday 17 th December  Trip to the pantomime  Trip linked to the Year 1 curriculum Class Trips & Visitors

15. Clubs Please encourage your child to join one of our fantastic extra-curricular clubs! All clubs start the week commencing Monday 6 th October WHY? Clubs are…  A good opportunity to try something new  A good opportunity to mix with different children and make new friends  A way to learn new skills

16. Parent Volunteers We welcome your help and support and would like to invite you to come into Year 1 and help us on either a regular or occasional basis. You could help with a variety of things, such as:  Reading  Times tables  Arts and crafts  School trips  Any other area where you have a skill/talent Please do let us know if you would like to help. We welcome all parents/carers. Please note that all adult helpers need to be DBS checked.

17. If you need to speak to us, please get in touch by:  Home/School Journals  Speaking to us at the end of the day  Sending a note via your child  Making an appointment to see us at the office

18. Thank you for listening…

19. Are there any questions?