1. Welcome to Year 5 ’Meet The Teacher’ We are looking forward to working together with you

2. Introductions Other adults working with Year 5:  Mrs Bailey  Mrs Freuchen  WFC  Peripatetic Teachers

3. Expectations  Team work & respect  Social skills  Progress and achievement  Presentation  Handwriting  Speed of work  Pride  Self esteem  Confidence  Organisation  Enjoyment (I hope!)

4. What will your child be learning?  Primary National Strategy – Maths & English  Cross curricular teaching - Topic Web  Year 5 expectations – Preparing for year 6 SATS  The extras – Extended Writing, maths investigations  Paired reading – with Year 1

5. How Can I Help My Child?  Homework: Home/school Journal – what happens if your child forgets their homework?  Spellings Investigations – statutory words  Times Tables Booklets – this terms focus  Reading: Reading Journals – how to fill them in  Reading widely – comprehension questions  Reading morning: Friday morning – all welcome!  Creative curriculum topic – Our Planet  Use of the Internet  Taking the learning into ‘real life’  Learning Library

6. What does my child need for learning?  Breakfast!  Change to buy healthy snacks at break time  Water! Bring in their water bottles daily  PE Kit: Tuesdays (swimming) and Fridays (and any club days)  Reading Book and Reading Journal (daily)  Home/School Journal (daily)  A named jumper/cardigan!

7. Things to remember MonTuesWedThursFri BRING TO SCHOOL  Reading Book and Reading Record  Home/School Journal  Water bottle BRING TO SCHOOL  Reading Book and Reading Record  Home/School Journal  Swimming kit  Homework – spelling test is today  Water bottle BRING TO SCHOOL  Reading Book and Reading Record  Home/School Journal  Water bottle BRING TO SCHOOL  Reading Book and Reading Record  Home/School Journal Water bottle Water bottle BRING TO SCHOOL  Reading Book and Reading Record  Home/School Journal PE kit PE kit Water bottle Water bottle TAKE HOME  Reading Book and Reading Record  Home/School Journal  Water bottle TAKE HOME  Reading Book and Reading Record  Home/School Journal  Water bottle  Swimming kit TAKE HOME  Reading Book and Reading Record  Home/School Journal  Water bottle TAKE HOME  Reading Book and Reading Record  Home/School Journal  Water bottle  Homework TAKE HOME  Reading Book and Reading Record  Home/School Journal  Water bottle

8. Rewards  House points  Star of the week  SEAL star  Marble Jars  Completed sticker charts Year 5 Responsibilities  School Council  SNAG  Eco Watchers  Behaviour for Learning Monitors

9. Behaviour As your children are nearly the oldest in the school, they will be expected to set an outstanding example of behaviour to all younger pupils at all times, including before and after school. 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. I am positive that your children will set the standards high and maintain the behaviour we know they are capable of this year.

10. Attendance  Year 5 = a crucial year – attendance is very important  Your child must be in school every day  Your child must be on time every day

11. Upcoming Events   Clubs Start 5 th October   SEN Open Day – 22 nd September   Dahlicious Day—25th September   Individual photos – 16 th September   Harvest Festival—9th October   Sponsored Bounce—10th October   Parent’s Evening - 21st October   Tri-golf Tournament—15 th October   PTA Christmas Fair – 5 th December   Pantomime Visit—8th December   Christmas Concert—16th December    Science Museum Class Trips & Visitors

12. Clubs Please encourage your child to join one of our fantastic extra-curricular clubs! 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

13. Parent Volunteers We welcome your help and support and would like to invite you to come into Year 5 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 CNB checked.

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

15. Thank you for listening…

16. Are there any questions?