1. Welcome to Year 3

2. A little bit about us… Classteacher - Overall responsibility for the class Mrs Humphries Additional Adults Mr Needham – Thursday afternoon Mrs Haylock – Monday morning, Friday afternoon Additional Adults Mrs Leonard Mrs Benson Mrs Cain Mrs Cox Miss Carr

3. A little bit about us… Key Stage 1 – Key Stage 2 Key Differences Independence The school day Lunch times Classroom layout Roles and Responsibilities

4. Daily Routines / Timetables P.E. Monday, Tuesday and Friday Swimming Summer Term – Thursdays Guitar Friday Woodwind Tuesday Clubs Dance - Monday Lacrosse - Thursday Choir - Friday Cross-Country - Friday Homework Given out on Wednesday Handed in on Monday

5. What your child needs to have in school Book bag – must fit in tray P.E. Bag – This should be a small drawstring type bag Outdoor kit bag/bags for clubs – please try to ensure this is a small bag as space in the cloakroom is limited. Pencil case (optional) All equipment must be named

6. What your child needs to have in school Water bottle – Water only please Lunch bag/box Snack or money for healthy tuck shop Inhaler (if needed)

7. What your child needs to have in school P.E. Kit Indoors Black/red shorts, white t-shirt, pumps Outdoors As indoor with tracksuit or jogging suit over the top, cagoule (if possible) trainers

8. Curriculum The ‘New National Curriculum’ Introduced in 2014. Year 1,3,4,5 were taught to New Curriculum in 2014/15 From September 2015, all Year Groups are taught using this curriculum.

9. Curriculum Literacy More emphasis on: Fluency - Independent application of knowledge and skills Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling (SPaG) Developing positive attitudes to reading Understanding and explaining what they read Drafting, evaluating and editing a range of writing

10. Curriculum Literacy How can you help? Encourage conversation/questioning Ask them about their reading Visit the library Check they know their weekly spellings

11. Curriculum Maths More emphasis on: Fluency - Independent application of knowledge and skills Automatic recall of number facts Progressing to formal written methods More complex fractions Telling the time Solving problems

12. Curriculum Maths How can you help? Practise addition and subtraction facts as often as possible Practise x tables 2,3,4,5,8 and 10 in as many ways as you can Use maths practically in the home Let them weigh ingredients for cooking Let them help measure up for a new carpet Go to the shops and buy something with real money Count the change they find around the house

13. Assessment How we assess fluency End of year/term tests Assessments at the beginning and end of units to show progress On-going assessment of work in books Specific assessments to give a standardised score- eg Salford Reading test Recording independent application of knowledge and skills in a range of activities

14. Assessment How we record your child’s attainment and progress On-going records transferred to computer records half termly Best fit overall judgement of : E = emerging D = developing S = secure M = mastered

15. Home/School Partnership A good home/school relationship is essential if we are to provide the best all around education and preparation for the future. How we can help: Making sure your child is safe, happy, cared for and learning well whilst at school Keeping communication channels open Running meetings like this Informing you of upcoming events Making you feel welcome when you visit Ensuring school rules are applied consistently

16. Home/School Partnership A good home/school relationship is essential if we are to provide the best all around education and preparation for the future. How you can help: Ensure your child has all the equipment/uniform they need Keep communication channels open Come to meetings like this If you are able to offer some time, please do! ( School trips, help in school, summer/Christmas fair, Friends Group) Support fundraising efforts where possible Reinforce school rules when on school grounds

17. Home/School Partnership What to do if you have a concern: First – Please make and appointment to speak to your child’s teacher. They will be able to take action to address it or suggest who can help. If something happens at home that you feel we need to know about (e.g. family bereavement): Please let us know as soon as possible if you are able. This information is confidential and will only be shared on a ‘need to know basis’.

18. Independence and Responsibility Letters Dinner money Invitations Birthday sweets

19. Thank you for listening