Format of the evening  Welcome and Introductions  What’s next with OFSTED?  The corner stones of learning- English and Maths  Transition programme  What to expect in Year 3  Questions

The Team’s Background  Miss Martin  Mrs Smith + 1  Miss Ferriera  Governors  Merdon Association  Catering  Rebecccas

What’s next with OFSTED?  Waiting anyday now for OFSTED to re-inspect!  Interim reports have been very positive.

English & Maths  Foundations to more advanced levels of learning.  Varied opportunities through the curriculum and outside of the curriculum  Home Learning opportunities  Parent workshops to support

Year 3  Making friends, getting to know the school and staff, enjoying and being challenged in their learning.  Opportunities for children and parents.  How can you support your child’s learning?  After an initial period of adjustment the children will be encouraged to develop their independence in learning.

Transition Timetable DateActivity 30 th JuneNew Class Day 4th JulySummer Fayre- Merfest! pm 17 th JulyYear 2-3 Party evening pm 1 st SeptemberStart of school year!

New Class Day- Tues 30 th June  pm  Children to come in their current uniform  They will meet the rest of their class and their teacher  Undertake English & Maths activity at some point  Free School dinner option  Topic/ practical afternoon  Collect at 3.30pm from the hall

Classes for September 2015  Your children will not be mixed into new classes for September This is based on previous years experiences. But we will change the classes at the end of Year 3.  Our Year 3 teachers and SEN team will be working with current schools to ensure that we know your child quickly  Fryern children- we will work with your teachers to ensure that children keep friendships as they join in September.  If children across the schools know each other then we will try to also accommodate this.

Opportunities tonight  Informally meet the new Year 3 teachers  View your child’s Tablet Tours  Refreshments  Meet the school Governors  Stalls- Merdon Association refreshments and 2 nd hand uniform  Skoolkit uniform orders  HC3S- School caterers  Rebeccas after school Club

First Day in September Start Tuesday 1 st September Your child will need to:  Meet on the main playground between 8.40 and 8.50 in their new red school uniform (parents you can wait with them).  They will need a book bag/ school bag  PE Kit  Packed lunch or school dinner money  NOT a pencil case!!  At the end of the day (3.30pm) we will bring them out onto the playground (normal end of day procedure for Year 3) and ensure that we hand them back to you- tired but smiling!

First week in September Start Tuesday 1 st September Your child will have: An individual reading book Library book Reading diary Homework folders Some work on display You will have: Received your first newsletter from us Had feedback from your child’s teacher as to how they are settling in through a school postcard Invitation to a meet the teacher meeting

Challenges and hopes for 2015/2016  More outdoor learning  More specialised curriculum days and use of specialist leaders across the school.  Further review of the curriculum over the summer term to ensure high quality, engaging projects  Getting to grips with Life after levels!

Summary  We are very excited to welcome your child into Year 3, this is a partnership!  A school of rapid improvements and forward thinking  A school where staff will go the extra mile for your child  A school that educates your children as young people  A school that will never be too busy for you as parents  A school where learning is fun and irresistible!

Thank you for your time Merdon Junior school- A community where exceptional learning and care take place for all Thank you for your time and welcome!