1. Meet the teacher! 2014

2. Mrs McDonald, Mrs Whitehead Miss Babynko
Welcome to Year 1!
Mrs McDonald, Mrs Whitehead
Miss Babynko

3. Overview of tonight Lessons and assessments Topics covered Homework
Routines and systems
Uniform
Snacks and Lunch
Parent/Teacher communication procedures
Some information needed from you

4. Aims Cater to every child's needs
Provide challenge and success in learning
Provide a means to enable all to access the learning
Provide a safe and happy learning environment

5. Lessons
Maths
English
Science RE
ICT
Topic PE
Music
PSHE

6. New National Curriculum
Launched in September 2014
Years 2 and 6 complete their Key Stage work
Expectations are raised e.g. maths
Subjects are more ‘discrete’
There is some prescription (e.g. Roman Numerals, GPS) and also some choice, (e.g. English genres)

7. Homework Given out on Friday, back by the following Wednesday.
Weekly activities – some project work.
Weekly spellings
Reading to an adult daily

8. Uniform Smart uniforms please - named Folders/book bags
PE kits needed on Wednesdays and Thursdays
Letters to communicate any issues, or telephone call to the office if change of collection arrangements

9. Snacks and Lunch
Free fruit and veg in KS1, although you can provide a healthy snack if you prefer
As a school we encourage healthy eating and appreciate your support with healthy lunches. School lunch FREE to KS1.
If you have any concerns that your child may not be eating properly, or finishing all their lunch, please let us know.

10. Parent / Teacher Communication
Parent evenings – Autumn Term
Parent evenings – Spring Term
Reports – Summer Term
Open door policy
Parentmail
Newsletters
Website – improving!

11. From you… Letters for collection arrangements
Information regarding absence
If your child is to be excused from PE
Absence requests
Emergency contact details

12. Routines and Systems Diamond Rules Rewards System Sanctions
Parent / Teacher partnership
Please ensure that any medication needed for your child is given to the office and in date, e.g. inhalers.

13. Thank you for coming!