Welcome to Year 6

Year 6 Team Mrs Kubweza – Year group leader -Class teacher 6W Mrs Gisawin– Class teacher 6T Miss Sanger- Class teacher 6P Mrs Schneider/Ms Clifford-Learning support Assistants

IPC based Curriculum What a wonderful World Topic based learning: English History D&T What a wonderful World Geography Maths Art Music ICT

English Areas of learning this term - (Reading,Grammar,Writing) Guided Reading daily (Focus on Comprehension) Grammar daily Writing for a purpose – making links to grammar Spellings Expectations of presentation Sats- Reading,Spag test Writing assessments (Teacher assessment -Collecting evidence)

Maths Areas of learning this term Written and mental strategies Reasoning - Real life problem solving Presentation of work To know by heart all the times tables up to x12 by the end of year 4 (daily practice). Sats- Arithmetic and two reasoning tests

Reading Please ensure that your child reads every night (20 minutes). Learning key words and asking questions about the books that they are reading. At least one reading journal task should be completed every week Reading Journal should be completed and signed daily

Homework Maths and English homework will be given weekly on a Friday It must be handed in by 9.00 am the following Wednesday Work relating to the half term topic Times table practise Daily reading

Targets Your child will have a reading, writing and maths targets These aspects of English and maths will be highlighted in the teaching for that half term Targets will be shared with parents Please do not hesitate to come in and ask for any advice or resources to help your child achieve their targets

Supporting your children Get them to school on time. Learning starts at 9am Support with home learning (Writing check list- please take one) Reinforce Targets at home Reinforce school expectations Correct school uniform

School uniform Only plain navy blue, school style jumpers, cardigans, or WTPS school sweatshirts White school shirt / polo shirt Grey skirt, pinafore dress or trousers Blue & white checked summer dress White / grey / navy blue headscarf Black shoes or trainers

Physical Education 6W-Monday and Thursday – PE and games kit 6T-Friday and Thursday – PE and games kit 6P-Friday and Wednesday – PE and games kit

PE kit (white t-shirt and black / navy blue shorts / leggings / jogging bottoms in cold weather) should be brought to school in a draw string PE bag (not a carrier bag). PE Kit

Behaviour Policy Positive discipline- Following the school Promises Going for gold- time out, warning,Green,Bronze,Silver ,Gold Parental involvement

Personal Goals Co-operation-Work together to achieve our goals Thoughtfulness-Think about the world, the environment and others who live in it Adaptability- Be a problem solver and respond to changes well Respect- Treat others how we wish to be treated Enquiry- Ask questions and find things out Morality-Do the right thing and make the right choices Communication-Express our opinions clearly whilst considering other people’s views Resilience- Dust ourselves off and try again

Developing independence – Home diaries provided To ask for help whenever the children require it Responsibilities to take care of their own belongings, letters, homework and PE/ Games kit Spare homework and letters always available

Healthy Minds Water bottles – access all day Morning snack Healthy lunchboxes Healthy School Meals

Thank You Thank you for attending and we look forward to getting to know you all!

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