Parents Information Meeting Wednesday 6th September We believe that we are all God's work of art. We strive to respect and care for each other and to use our talents to do our best. By doing this, we are 'Learning in the Light of Christ'  

Welcome to Year 6 Class Teacher: Miss Donatantonio Working in Year 6 will be: Mrs McDonald

What your child will need: Everyday they should bring in their water bottle, reading book, reading record book and pack of tissues. Letters from parents to be given to the teacher at the beginning of the morning (during register time). Thursday – PE kit Wednesday – swimming kit in a small bag and coat when the weather starts to get colder Children to bring in musical instruments on relevant days, where applicable (to be taken first thing to location of lesson).

Expectations Good attendance and punctuality. Upholding good behaviour in class and around the school. Being good role models for the rest of the school. Taking on responsibilities. Representing the school outside in the community. Completing home learning and handing it in on time. Returning diaries, reply slips etc. on time. Becoming more independent and involved in their learning. Taking pride in their work and presenting their work to the highest standard – they should be using a blue pen if they have received their pen licence.

Handouts The Year 6 curriculum overview given to you today is an outline of what we will be covering this year. Suggested Book List

Homework Year 6 pupils have homework diaries In Year 6 pupils are expected to spend at least 2-2.5 hours a week on homework. At home they need: space, peace & quiet, time and encouragement. Spellings – these will be handed out on a Friday, there will be a test on the following Friday. Maths and English – every week there will be a Maths and English task sent home for your child to complete. Reading – 15-20 minutes per day, parents to sign diary once per week. Guided reading in school – children read a set text together with an adult.

Dates for your diary Date Time Event Friday 22nd September 09.15 Year 6 Assembly Wednesday 27th September 09:00 Parent Information Morning Declan Linnane, Headteacher of Nicholas Breakspear School Tuesday 3rd October All day Y6 to Bletchley Park Tuesday 10th October 15:50-18:20 Parent Consultations Thursday 12th October Friday 20th October 09:15-10:15 Harvest Assembly followed by Celebration Morning Friday 3rd November 11am Year 6 to Wyllyotts Theatre to see Hamlet

P.E. * The children will go swimming on Wednesday and have PE on Thursday. * Please leave P.E kits in school for half a term. We will send them home earlier if they get muddy!

Year 6 SATs Week beginning 14th May 2018

SATs Tests Grammar and Punctuation Paper 1: Grammar Questions [45 mins] Paper 2: Spelling Reading One paper - 1 hour including reading time Maths Paper 1: Arithmetic Paper Paper 2: Reasoning Paper Paper 3: Reasoning Paper

Preparing Children in Year 6 Based on assessment information, the children have already been streamed for more personalised learning in Maths and English. Further booster sessions will take place over the course of the year. You will receive a letter if your child is selected to attend. Homework Club will take place every Friday, open to all. Teacher Assessment and SATs papers (every half-term).

School Journey Kingswood - West Runton, Norfolk (Date tbc) A meeting will take place nearer the time.

Class blog School website Children Year 6 Year 6 Blog (right hand side)

Remember that if you have any concerns then please come and speak to me. Mrs Lennox will be happy to make an appointment for you, and I will be more than happy to meet with you – before or after school.

Useful websites: www. topmarks. co Useful websites: www.topmarks.co.uk – that supports many curriculum topics in addition to English and Maths https://www.theschoolrun.com/primary-grammar-glossary-for-parents - a glossary and further explanation of grammar points www.sumdog.com which is an online interactive programme