1. Welcome to Year 6 ’Meet The Teacher’ We are looking forward to working together with you

2. Introductions Other adults working with Year 6:  Mrs Grace  Mrs Leonard  Mrs Rickayzen

3. Expectations  Team work & respect.  Social skills – setting a good example throughout the school.  High levels of progress and achievement.  Presentation of work to a consistently high standard  Handwriting (joined and fluent)  We expect all pupils to be proud of what they achieve  Confidence  Personal organisation is very important and pupils have a diary to help them with this.  Enjoyment (We hope!)

4. What will your child be learning?  New Mathematics and English curriculum  Great emphasis on spelling & grammar and on arithmetic.  Cross curricular teaching - Mexico Past & Present; Turning Points; Move it!  Year 6 expectations – SATs  Big Writing  Guided Reading – The explicit teaching of reading including higher level skills  Shared Reading – with Year 3

5. How Can I Help My Child?  Homework: Home/school Journal – what happens if your child forgets their homework?  Spelling Investigations and learning  Times Tables Booklets – please support in the learning through games  Reading: Reading Journals – how to fill them in  Reading morning: Fridays – all welcome!  Creative curriculum topic – Mexico - Past & Present; Turning Points; Move it!  Use of the Internet and blogging  Taking the learning into ‘real life’.  SATs preparation/support   Check our School Blog for more information www.shepherdprimaryschool.edublogs.org

6. What does my child need for learning?  Breakfast!  Chance to buy healthy snacks at break time  Water! The children bring in own water bottles  PE Kit: Tuesday and Thursday (and any club days)  PE Kit: Tuesday and Thursday (and any club days) if your child does not have their PE kit, you will be contacted and asked to bring it into school  Reading Book and spelling log(daily)  Home/School Journal (daily)  Named uniform.  Coat  Positive attitude!

7. Things to remember MonTuesWedThursFri BRING TO SCHOOL  Reading Book and Spelling Log  Home/School Journal  Completed homework from the previous Thursday BRING TO SCHOOL  Reading Book and Spelling Log  Home/School Journal PE Kit PE Kit BRING TO SCHOOL  Reading Book and Spelling log  Home/School Journal BRING TO SCHOOL  Reading Book and Spelling Log  Home/School Journal PE Kit PE Kit BRING TO SCHOOL  Reading Book and Spelling Log  Home/School Journal TAKE HOME  Reading Book and Spelling Log  Home/School Journal TAKE HOME  Reading Book and Spelling log  Home/School Journal TAKE HOME  Reading Book and Spelling log  Home/School Journal TAKE HOME  Reading Book and Spelling log  Maths Home Learning  Literacy Home Learning  Home/School Journal TAKE HOME  Reading Book and Spelling log  Home/School Journal  Weekly newsletter

8. Rewards  House points  Star of the Week. Year 6 Responsibilities  House Captains  Prefects  School Council  SNAG  Eco Watchers

9. Behaviour As your children are no longer the youngest in the school, they will be expected to set an outstanding example of behaviour to all younger pupils at all times, including before and after school. Please support your child by reminding them of their responsibilities and our school behaviour expectations. When behaviour is not of an appropriate level, you will be informed and asked to discuss this with us and your child. I am positive that your children will set the standards high and maintain the behaviour we know they are capable of this year.

10. ‘ Good to be Green! ’ Your child will strive to remain ‘ green ’ on the class ‘ Good to be Green! ’ chart. If your child is not able to follow school rules, the following changes will be made to the ‘ Good to be Green! ’ chart:   Warning card (YELLOW) – this will be given when low level inappropriate behaviour has occurred in school or at break times. Your child ’ s name will be recorded on a class chart detailing the inappropriate behaviour.   Consequence card (RED) – this will be given when low level inappropriate behaviour is repeated after receiving a Warning card, or when higher level inappropriate behaviour has occurred. Miss Whiteman will be informed and parents/carers will be informed.

11. Bullying Shepherd Primary School operates a ZERO- TOLERANCE policy when it comes to bullying. If you feel your child is being treated inappropriately by another child, please let your child ’ s class teacher know immediately. Any issues will be dealt with swiftly and in accordance with our school ‘ Anti-Bullying ’ policy This policy is available on our school website: www.shepherd.herts.sch.ukwww.shepherd.herts.sch.uk

12. Attendance   Year 6 = a crucial year – attendance is very important   Your child must be in school every day   DfE minimum expectation for attendance is 95% - your child should not be below this!   Your child must be on time every day   School starts at 8:50am   If your child is late arriving at school, please enter via the front entrance and sign your child in at the school office

13. Year 6 SATs Week beginning 9 th May  English Reading  English Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar  Mathematics

14. SATs timetable DateTests Monday 9 th MayEnglish reading test Tuesday 10 th MayEnglish grammar, punctuation and spelling test Wednesday 11 th MayArithmetic Paper Mathematics Paper 1 Thursday 12 th MayMathematics Paper 2

15. Upcoming Events Meet the Teacher: Monday 7 th Sept (9:00am)Meet the Teacher: Monday 7 th Sept (9:00am) Family Reading Starts: Fri 18 th Sept (9:00-9:15am)Family Reading Starts: Fri 18 th Sept (9:00-9:15am) Individual photos: Wed 16 th Sept.Individual photos: Wed 16 th Sept. Dahlicious Day – Fri 25 th SeptDahlicious Day – Fri 25 th Sept Clubs start: w/b 5 th OctClubs start: w/b 5 th Oct Sponsored Bounce –Fri 16 th OctSponsored Bounce –Fri 16 th Oct Harvest Festival: Fri 9 th Oct (9:10am)Harvest Festival: Fri 9 th Oct (9:10am) Parents Evening: Wed 21 st Oct 3:30 onwardsParents Evening: Wed 21 st Oct 3:30 onwards Art Exhibition Wed 21 st Oct – 3:30 onwards Art Exhibition Wed 21 st Oct – 3:30 onwards Grammar for parents Fri 6 th November. Grammar for parents Fri 6 th November. Carol Concert: Wed 16th Dec (9:10am)Carol Concert: Wed 16th Dec (9:10am) Winter Wonderland; Sat 5th Dec (3:00 – 6:00pm)Winter Wonderland; Sat 5th Dec (3:00 – 6:00pm) Phase 2 Christmas Party: Tuesday 15 th Dec (1:15 – 3:15pm)Phase 2 Christmas Party: Tuesday 15 th Dec (1:15 – 3:15pm)Trips Kingswood – Mon 28 th Sept- Fri 2 nd OctKingswood – Mon 28 th Sept- Fri 2 nd Oct Panto at Watersmeet Theatre: Tues 8 th DecPanto at Watersmeet Theatre: Tues 8 th Dec 

16. Clubs Please encourage your child to join one of our fantastic extra-curricular clubs! All clubs start the week commencing Monday 5 th OctoberWHY? Clubs are…  A good opportunity to try something new  A good opportunity to mix with different children and make new friends  A way to learn new skills

17. Parent Volunteers We welcome your help and support and would like to invite you to come into Year 6 and help us on either a regular or occasional basis. You could help with a variety of things, such as:  Reading  Times tables & Time Challenge  Arts and crafts  Any other area where you have a skill/talent Please do let us know if you would like to help. We welcome all parents/carers. Please note that all adult helpers need to be CRB checked.

18. If you need to speak to us, please get in touch by:  Home/School Journals  Reading Records  Speaking to us at the end of the day  Sending a note via your child  Making an appointment to see us at the office

19. Thank you for listening…

20. Are there any questions?