1. Insch Primary School P1 Induction
Wednesday, 10th May 2017 1

2. School Roll approx. 315 and 123 Nursery
Miss Catlow, Depute Head
Mrs Conner, Head Teacher
Mrs Stirling, Depute Head

3. Session Aims - Getting equipped for P1 /A flavour of Primary 1
- An introduction to Curriculum for Excellence
- To give a general overview
of the key P1 transition events
Important school year dates and information

4. Learning about the School
School handbook
School Policies
Parent Section – PTA / PC

5. A Flavour of P1…
Classes 5

6. P1 Classes 2016/2017 All classes are under construction at the moment
Before the 3 Day Stepping up Afternoons you will receive a slip with your child’s class and the name of their teacher

7. School Hours Learning Session 1 9am – 10.30am Break 10.30am – 10.45am
10.45am – 12.15pm
Lunch
12.15pm – 1.15pm
Learning Session 3
1.15pm – 3.15pm 7

8. Bus Children
Contact Mrs Shona Simpson in the office for more information here.
Reinforce bus rules
Bus buddy
PSA meets and greets

9. Preparing for School Pencil Case Healthy Snack Small plastic word box
Snack/Juice
money
Wet Playtime
quiet toy
Art Apron
Reading Folder
(provided)
Water Bottle
Home Learning
Diary
PE Kit in
separate bag

10. (Tip: Dot/ L or R on first shoe to go on)
Preparing for School
Name labels on all clothing
Outdoor/ indoor shoes (named)
TO HELP: Try to practice changing shoes and coats and getting ready for gym.
(Tip: Dot/ L or R on first shoe to go on) 10

11. Current Uniform

12. Uniform Name all items please www.mynametags.com
School sweatshirt/cardigan.
White Polo Shirt/Shirt.
Grey trousers or shorts for boys.
Grey/navy skirt/pinafore/trousers/summer dress for girls.
Indoor gym shoes for inside and PE.
Apron/old t-shirt for art and craft.
PE kit
Shoe bag.
Name all items please

13. Routine
Children to line up at infant end and in their class lines, ready for 9am.
2 School bells
Own pegs – getting ready
Own trays
Settle into class

14. Outdoor Learning and Outdoor Space

15. Partnerships with Parents
Opportunities throughout the year for parents to become involved.
If you have any concerns during the year please make contact with the teacher, sooner rather than later.
School newsletter via

16. KEEP HOMEWORK DIARY IN BAG EVERY DAY
Curricular Letter from Class Teacher every term.
Home Learning Diary.
Reading throughout the week
Spelling and weekly sounds (Twice a week at the start of the year – new sound on Monday and Wednesday)
Please sign homework in learning diary and use to communicate with class teacher.
KEEP HOMEWORK DIARY IN BAG EVERY DAY

17. More information… P1 Envelope Pack
Vimeo Link to Video (information on how to access this and password will be inside the pack)

18. Curriculum for Excellence, Insch School Aims and Reporting to Parents

19. Insch School’s Vision Reach for the Stars!
Head Teacher Awards each term awarded to one person in each class who excels in an area.

20. What is CFE? Purpose: Responsible Citizens Effective Contributors
Confident Individuals
Successful Learners
Curricular Rationale

21. https://vimeo.com/channels/cfe

22. Reporting to Parents
-Why? -Impact so far /2018 Reporting to Parents Calendar

23. Overview of Transition Events Please refer to overview sheet.

24. This School year

25. P1 Induction Meetings
Meeting 1 = Tonight
General Information Session and Curriculum for Excellence: Miss Catlow and current P1 teachers
These are adult only sessions please. Thank you. Dates are included in P1 Pack. 25

26. Informal Teacher Nursery Visits
Meeting the child in their Nursery setting
Familiar face
-Week beginning 29th May 2017

27. Getting to know the classroom
Nursery Visits to P1 classrooms
30th May and 22nd June
10.50 – and 2.15 – 2.45
Story times and game sessions with current P1 children

28. Our P7 Buddies

29. P7 Buddies and Support Showing them around the playground
Playground Buddy sessions.
Stepping up Afternoon (Thursday)
A friendly face to help settle.
Play games.
Help with snacks.
Watch out for them
Encourage them to be independent.

30. P7 Buddies Stay and Play Wednesday 31st May Miss Catlow Buddies
Meet with new P1s

31. Playground Buddy Sessions
Group A AM/PM:
Tuesday 6th June
Thursday 8th June
Group B AM/PM
Wednesday 7th June
Friday 9th June
10.30 – 10.45am (morning Nursery children)
1 – 1.15pm (afternoon Nursery children)

32. Stepping up Afternoons
Wed. 14th 1.30 – 3.00pm
Coffee 1.45pm 14/06/17
Thurs. 15th 1.30 – 3.00pm
Fri 16th 1.30 – 3.00pm
Please come to the P1 door at the side of the school, to meet your teacher and take your child into class.
You will be advised of the class teacher by separate letter nearer to the time.

33. Epips Computerised assessments Child friendly
Completed with teacher for teachers
Allows teacher to immediately get to know learning strengths and areas of development
Meeting learners needs
30 minutes
Running in the afternoon from the first Wednesday/Thursday into the second week
Sign up to a slot on 14th June
Please sign your child up to a slot on the sheets in the office during the Stepping up Afternoons in June.

34. New School year

35. Phasing In – 2 Weeks August 2017
Group A—22/8/17 and 24/8/17
Group B—23/8/17 and 25/8/17
Week 2 (9:00—12:15)
28/8/17—01/9/17
All children to attend mornings only
Week 3 (9: :15)
04/9/17
All to attend P1 full time
We will let you know if your child is Group A or Group B during the Stepping up Afternoons. 35

36. School Lunch with Parents
When?
Tuesday 29th August 2017 or
Wednesday 30th August 2017
Where ?
School dining hall.
Who?
1 adult and your child.
A letter will be sent out at the Stepping Up Afternoon.

37. Meet the Teacher Classroom Routines/ Expectations
More detail about how Literacy and Numeracy is taught at Insch Primary
Explore Learning Resources
Wednesday 6th September @6pm – 7.30pm
Learning Partnership Session (LP Session) – parents will be invited in to class in small groups to watch a phonics session in class

38. Nursery to P1 Learning Link Packs First Homework Job
Aims
P1 teachers will be visiting your children in other nurseries.
Nursery to P1 Learning Link pack will be handed out as homework during the Stepping up Afternoons.

40. Jigsaw CFE task

41. How you can help
Be prepared! Help your child with this new transition- talk about what will happen.
Keep an eye on school noticeboard and school newsletters (via ) for information
Watch Induction Vimeo clip together and attend the 3 Stepping Up Afternoons in June.
Open door policy in school.
Call to arrange appointment with teacher if you need to.
Staff only school car park for safety – not an access point to school.
Reinforce school boundaries. This is really important. Once in school, stay in school. 41

42. Important School Dates

43. Home /School Links Home Learning Diary (daily)
Meet the Teacher/ Parents Evening (twice a year)
Reports in Term 4
Curriculum Event
Concerns - please call to arrange appointment with teacher if need to
Parent Council and PTA – we would be delighted to see new faces. (Coffee Afternoon)
Text service for snow closures, bus information and general key messages. Please include a mobile number in the office records and keep this up to date. Thank you.

44. In-service days, Occasional days and Holidays
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Calendar will be given out at the start of the new school year with dates

45. After School Club/Breakfast Club
After School Care
After School Club/Breakfast Club
Elinor Duthie
Wise Owls
Karen
Dreams
Lilian (owner)

46. What’s next? Questions? Pack to collect tonight Tour of the School
Thank you for your time.