1. Induction Evening for New Entrants Wednesday June 17th

2. Aims of the Evening To welcome parents To meet the staff To find out about what makes us special To inform parents about the induction process To make arrangements and share information To give parents the opportunity to ask questions For parents to meet each other

3. Our School Quality of the team High standards and expectations Supportive parents Beautiful setting Church Links Caring atmosphere Delightful children

4. Our Aims Responsibility Excellence Safety Praise Enjoyment and enrichment Courtesy Teamwork

5. The Welcome Pack! Under ‘Induction’ on www.westpennardschool.co.ukwww.westpennardschool.co.uk Welcome letters Key policies Code of Conduct Uniform details School Meals Key dates Presentation notes Other useful information

6. Induction Programme ‘Stay and Play’ Open Afternoon Tuesday 30 th June or Wednesday 1 st July 2.00pm – 3.00pm ‘Getting to Know You’ Afternoon Tuesday 7 th July or Wednesday 8 th July 2.00pm – 3.00pm

7. Starting School Part-time Entry Programme for first three weeks 8.50 – 11.20 Morning Session 12.40 – 3.10 Afternoon Session School lunches introduced from 14 th September Full – time attendance from week 21 st September

8. The Reception Classroom Welcoming atmosphere Work in partnership with parents The School Day – routines and rules Volunteer Helpers: DBS clearance

9. Preparing for School Talk positively – share booklet Discuss routine Encourage independence Provide opportunities to play/concentrate Teach children to recognise their name Pre-school transfer forms/reports (preferred name)

10. Items for School Red bag Rucksack Tissues/hankie/spare pants Snack Milk Water bottle PE bag Sandwich box (if not taking infant free school meal entitlement) No toys from home!!! Please label everything!!!

11. The First Day Wednesday 2 nd September! Photo moment Jobs to do on arrival Welcoming activities Finding way around the school End of session

12. And finally..... Fill in those forms/visit classroom! Any questions