1. Welcome to Our Lady of Grace Foundation Stage Unit Tuesday 9 th June 2015

2. This is our school. Let it be full of love. Love of one another, love of life itself. But most of all, the love of Jesus Christ, Our Lord. Amen School Prayer

3. Mission Statement Our Lady of Grace is a Roman Catholic School that recognises that each member is made in the image and likeness of God. Our school will encourage each member to: Through WORK to develop his or her potential Through WORSHIP to learn to know and love God and His world Through WITNESS to proclaim to all, the peace, joy and glory of God

4. A G E N D A Home visits, School visits, Induction, Uniform, Milk, Fruit, Medical PTA Contact Form

5. Key Workers  Your child's teacher will be  Your child will also be assigned a key worker. Their job is to support the emotional well being of your child. Building up a secure attachment and making the transition from home or day nursery less stressful

6. Play  Play is a young child's work. It helps them to explore and make sense of the world around them. We deliver all areas of learning through quality play experiences. Play is structured through focused activities.

7. Assessment.  The majority of assessment is done through observations. We gather evidence to measure progression through each area of learning. This helps us to plan a curriculum that meets the needs of your child.

8. Each one is differ A Child is like … A butterfly in the wind, Some can fly higher than others But each one flies the best it can. Why compare one against the other? Each one is different Each one is special Each one is beautiful. Author Unknown.

9. Parents  We value you as your child's first teachers. We strive to develop a strong partnership. To enable us to do this we invite you to drop in sessions throughout the year. This will be an opportunity to discuss your child’s progress and any problems.

10. Wow sheets! We will give you some wow sheets to fill and return to help us build up accurate assessments of your child. Wow : Joe counted 10 cars today. He said “Look Mum I've got lots of cars I've got 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10.”

11. Home Visits  Opportunity to meet your child for the first time on their own familiar territory.  Chance to raise any queries or concerns.  Deliver a letter from your child’s school buddy

12. Visits to school week beginning 7 th September  Opportunity to see setting and to meet some of their new friends.  Visit will be for an hour and a half from either 9.00am-10.30am or 2.00pm-3.30pm  Parents /Carers may stay for the first visit.

13. Starting School  Following the 2 visits all children will start on Wednesday 16 th September.

14.  When you thought I wasn't looking  A message every adult should read, because children are watching you and doing as you do, not as you say.  When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you hang my first painting on the refrigerator and I immediately wanted to paint another one.  When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you feed a stray cat, and I learned that it was good to be kind to animals.  When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you make my favourite cake for me and I learned that the little things can be the special things in life.  When you thought I wasn't looking I heard you say a prayer, and I knew there is a God I could always talk to and I learned to trust in God.  When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you make a meal and take it to a friend who was sick, and I learned that we all have to help take care of each other.  When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you give of your time and money to help people who had nothing and I learned that those who have something should give to those who don't.  When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you take care of our house and everyone in it and I learned we have to take care of what we are given.  When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw how you handled your responsibilities, even when you didn't feel good and I learned that I would have to be responsible when I grow up.  When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw tears come from your eyes and I learned that sometimes things hurt, but it's alright to cry.  When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw that you cared and I wanted to be everything that I could be.  When you thought I wasn't looking, I learned most of life's lessons that I need to know to be a good and productive person when I grow up.  When you thought I wasn't looking, I looked at you and wanted to say, 'Thanks for all the things I saw when you thought I wasn't looking.'  Each of us (parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, teacher or friend) influence the life of a child. How will you touch the life of someone today?  Written by a former child Author Unknown

15. Any Questions? Thank you for coming. We look forward to getting to know you and your child very soon!