Meet the teacherMeet the teacher

September 2014September 2014

Year 1Year 1

Mrs BoneMrs Bone

Mrs Rutherford Mrs Rutherford

Daily RoutineDaily Routine

8.45-8.55 8.45-8.55 Doors openDoors open8.55-9.05 8.55-9.05 Register and Maths ChallengeRegister and Maths Challenge9.05-9.55 9.05-9.55 Literacy/PELiteracy/PE9.55-10.15 9.55-10.15 Phonics/Guided ReadingPhonics/Guided Reading10.15-10.30 10.15-10.30 PlaytimePlaytime10.30-10.40 10.30-10.40 AssemblyAssembly10.40-11.00 10.40-11.00 HandwritingHandwriting11.00-12.00 11.00-12.00 MathsMaths12.00-12.50 12.00-12.50 LunchLunch12.50-1.10 12.50-1.10 SpellingsSpellings1.10-3.00 Non Core Subjects1.10-3.00 Non Core Subjects3.00-3.10 Story time3.00-3.10 Story time

New CurriculumNew Curriculum

Our new curriculum reflects changes in the National CurriculumOur new curriculum reflects changes in the National Curriculum Includes new additions such as:Includes new additions such as: - Family trees and Intra-Family competitions- Family trees and Intra-Family competitions - Building on skills from the Rainbow Continuum- Building on skills from the Rainbow Continuum - Specialist teaching (Nutrition, ICT, PE and Music)- Specialist teaching (Nutrition, ICT, PE and Music) -Enhancement of the curriculum including visits, visitors, -Enhancement of the curriculum including visits, visitors,

experiencesexperiences -Engaging parents in their child’s learning journey through activities -Engaging parents in their child’s learning journey through activities

in school, homework, reading etc.in school, homework, reading etc. Much larger focus on core Maths and English skillsMuch larger focus on core Maths and English skills Schools given the autonomy to design the curriculum to suit the Schools given the autonomy to design the curriculum to suit the

needs and climate of their setting. needs and climate of their setting.

What’s new in English?What’s new in English?

English – KS1English – KS1

Only phonic reading strategies requiredOnly phonic reading strategies required References to ICT/typing removed in ICT lessons but References to ICT/typing removed in ICT lessons but

still encouraged across the curriculumstill encouraged across the curriculum Learning of poetry (including reciting poetry) introducedLearning of poetry (including reciting poetry) introduced Specific spellings highlighted for each year group (See Specific spellings highlighted for each year group (See

coloured spelling booklets for Autumn Term)coloured spelling booklets for Autumn Term) Continuation of reading and spelling exception wordsContinuation of reading and spelling exception words Joined writing expected in Year 2Joined writing expected in Year 2 Proof-reading of own writingProof-reading of own writing

Spelling Punctuation and Spelling Punctuation and GrammarGrammar

KS1 and KS2 children will be taught KS1 and KS2 children will be taught Spelling through discrete lessonsSpelling through discrete lessons

Children will be grouped for spelling in Children will be grouped for spelling in KS2 based on an initial assessmentKS2 based on an initial assessment

Punctuation and Grammar teaching will Punctuation and Grammar teaching will be taught discretely and interwoven in be taught discretely and interwoven in English lessons English lessons

Read Write IncRead Write Inc

Children in Key Stage 1 who have not acquired all of the phonic Children in Key Stage 1 who have not acquired all of the phonic sounds in the RWI programme will be grouped in accordance with sounds in the RWI programme will be grouped in accordance with the sounds they still require. On a Friday the children will the sounds they still require. On a Friday the children will participate in a group Guided Reading session using a book participate in a group Guided Reading session using a book containing the target sound for the weekcontaining the target sound for the week

Children will be given a sounds book by their RWI facilitator with Children will be given a sounds book by their RWI facilitator with the new target sound each week as well as word cards containing the new target sound each week as well as word cards containing the sounds where appropriatethe sounds where appropriate

Children will be also given a red word booklet to share at home Children will be also given a red word booklet to share at home containing their target Red Words containing their target Red Words which they are learning to which they are learning to readread

Children who have completed the Read Write Inc Programme will Children who have completed the Read Write Inc Programme will participate in Guided Reading sessions in the classroom at the participate in Guided Reading sessions in the classroom at the same time as RWI is taking placesame time as RWI is taking place

Reading Reading

Children are given a RWI or book band reading book as well as an ‘Additional Children are given a RWI or book band reading book as well as an ‘Additional Reader’ at their level in KS1 until they become a ‘Free Reader’Reader’ at their level in KS1 until they become a ‘Free Reader’

Children in KS2 are still expected to have a current home/school reader regardless Children in KS2 are still expected to have a current home/school reader regardless of whether they are still reading within the book bands or they are a ‘Free Reader’of whether they are still reading within the book bands or they are a ‘Free Reader’

Your child will be given an opportunity to change their ‘Additional Reader’ dailyYour child will be given an opportunity to change their ‘Additional Reader’ daily Your child will be also given a reading target bookmark to be kept with their Your child will be also given a reading target bookmark to be kept with their

home/school reader. Please try and focus on this target when readinghome/school reader. Please try and focus on this target when reading Please ensure you make a comment in your child’s reading record or homework Please ensure you make a comment in your child’s reading record or homework

diary when you hear your child reading at homediary when you hear your child reading at home School has subscribed to the online programme ‘Bug Club’. This gives children School has subscribed to the online programme ‘Bug Club’. This gives children

access to a wide range of books at their own level at home. Individual logins will be access to a wide range of books at their own level at home. Individual logins will be given for home access. Please comment on the books your child has read in their given for home access. Please comment on the books your child has read in their reading record or homework diaryreading record or homework diary

Children are given opportunities to visit our school library and the community Children are given opportunities to visit our school library and the community librarylibrary

Reading RaceReading Race

What’s new in Maths?What’s new in Maths?

Children will be set a maths challenge each Children will be set a maths challenge each morning to develop skills and make maths funmorning to develop skills and make maths fun

Many of the expectations for mathematics have Many of the expectations for mathematics have been moved to lower year groupsbeen moved to lower year groups

Greater expectation for children to be ‘core Greater expectation for children to be ‘core numerate’numerate’

School will be implementing the brand new School will be implementing the brand new ‘CLIC’ curriculum for maths which focuses on ‘CLIC’ curriculum for maths which focuses on core numerate skillscore numerate skills

Children will be given other opportunities in the Children will be given other opportunities in the curriculum to develop other mathematic skillscurriculum to develop other mathematic skills

Main objectives for Main objectives for Mathematics in Year 1Mathematics in Year 1 Count to and across 100, starting from any given numberCount to and across 100, starting from any given number Count in multiples of 2,5,10Count in multiples of 2,5,10 Recognise place value in two-digit numbers Recognise place value in two-digit numbers Read and write numbers 1 to 20 in numerals and wordsRead and write numbers 1 to 20 in numerals and words Recall and use number addition/subtraction facts to 20.Recall and use number addition/subtraction facts to 20. Add and subtract 1 digit and 2 digit numbers to 20 Add and subtract 1 digit and 2 digit numbers to 20 record number sentences using + - = record number sentences using + - = understand the concepts of multiplication and division in simple terms understand the concepts of multiplication and division in simple terms Have an understanding of the concepts of 1/2 Have an understanding of the concepts of 1/2 Recognise the value of all coins and notes. Total and give change.Recognise the value of all coins and notes. Total and give change. Tell the time to the half hour Tell the time to the half hour Describe properties of 2-D shapes, including number of sides. Describe properties of 2-D shapes, including number of sides. Describe properties of 3-D shapes, including number of sides and facesDescribe properties of 3-D shapes, including number of sides and faces

What are the Science topics What are the Science topics in the new Y1 curriculum?in the new Y1 curriculum?

Hot and ColdHot and Cold

MeMe

HomesHomes

What’s new in the rest of What’s new in the rest of the curriculum?the curriculum?

The need for discrete teaching of subjects and skills is The need for discrete teaching of subjects and skills is highlighted and therefore a move away from rigorous highlighted and therefore a move away from rigorous topic teaching has been necessary. Obvious links topic teaching has been necessary. Obvious links between subjects and themes will still be made. between subjects and themes will still be made.

Nutrition objectives to be covered across both Key Nutrition objectives to be covered across both Key Stages – children will be involved in some cookeryStages – children will be involved in some cookery

Computing replaces ICT with a larger focus on Computing replaces ICT with a larger focus on programming and the technical aspects of the subjectprogramming and the technical aspects of the subject

Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural learning is the Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural learning is the heart of our school’s new curriculum (Including ‘Family heart of our school’s new curriculum (Including ‘Family Trees’)Trees’)

‘‘Family Trees’ and Family Trees’ and Upcoming EventsUpcoming Events The children will be organised into “Family Tress” and participate in weekly activities which focus on The children will be organised into “Family Tress” and participate in weekly activities which focus on

developing SMSC education. They will be organised in mixed ages ensuring that siblings are developing SMSC education. They will be organised in mixed ages ensuring that siblings are allocated the same family group. Tree groups will be sent home with the Friday Letter. The “Family allocated the same family group. Tree groups will be sent home with the Friday Letter. The “Family Trees” will be named after trees:Trees” will be named after trees:

WillowWillowBeechBeechBirchBirchOakOak

ChestnutChestnutMapleMaple

““Intra-Family Tree” competitions will be held on a half termly basis and prizes awarded to the Intra-Family Tree” competitions will be held on a half termly basis and prizes awarded to the winning team during the dedicated session on a Friday afternoon. We value the role that parents winning team during the dedicated session on a Friday afternoon. We value the role that parents play in supporting our curriculum and throughout the year there are many opportunities for them to play in supporting our curriculum and throughout the year there are many opportunities for them to work alongside their children. work alongside their children.

UPCOMING ‘FAMILY TREE’ EVENTS: UPCOMING ‘FAMILY TREE’ EVENTS: Whole School ‘Intra-tree’ Spelling Bee - Friday 24Whole School ‘Intra-tree’ Spelling Bee - Friday 24 thth October – children only October – children only

Family Tree Christmas Decoration Making – Thursday 18Family Tree Christmas Decoration Making – Thursday 18 thth December – parents welcome to join December – parents welcome to join us!us!

PEPE

PE will usually be taught by Mrs Bone on a Monday PE will usually be taught by Mrs Bone on a Monday and Mr Collinson on a Tuesday. Children should have and Mr Collinson on a Tuesday. Children should have their PE kit in school all week as PE days are subject their PE kit in school all week as PE days are subject to change.to change.

PE can be indoor or outdoor. Wherever possible PE can be indoor or outdoor. Wherever possible

children should have the following in their PE kits:children should have the following in their PE kits:Navy Blue ShortsNavy Blue Shorts

White T-Shirt with School BadgeWhite T-Shirt with School BadgeHoodies and Tracksuit bottoms also availableHoodies and Tracksuit bottoms also available

Sports shoes (either trainers or plimsolls are essential)Sports shoes (either trainers or plimsolls are essential)

UniformUniform

Polite reminder:Polite reminder: Navy blue jumper, yellow polo shirt, black Navy blue jumper, yellow polo shirt, black

or dark grey trousers or skirt, black or dark grey trousers or skirt, black shoes. Please ensure all items are shoes. Please ensure all items are labelled with your child’s name.labelled with your child’s name.

Pupils need a coat in school for playtimes Pupils need a coat in school for playtimes and outdoor learning.and outdoor learning.

Home School AgreementHome School Agreement

Please read the home school agreement, sign Please read the home school agreement, sign the relevant areas and send it back to school the relevant areas and send it back to school with your child as soon as possible!with your child as soon as possible!

Breakfast ClubBreakfast Club

School staff will be running a daily Breakfast School staff will be running a daily Breakfast ClubClub

7.45-8.457.45-8.45 Download a pupil information sheet to bring for Download a pupil information sheet to bring for

your child’s first sessionyour child’s first session Enter in side door through the small hall.Enter in side door through the small hall. Parents must hand their child to a member of Parents must hand their child to a member of

staff within the Breakfast Club to be registeredstaff within the Breakfast Club to be registered

Attendance and Attendance and PunctualityPunctuality

Excellent attendance is the best start for a Excellent attendance is the best start for a child’s learningchild’s learning

96% target96% target Holidays taken in school term time will be Holidays taken in school term time will be

unauthorised. Special circumstances need to unauthorised. Special circumstances need to be discussed by appointment with Mrs Hiltonbe discussed by appointment with Mrs Hilton

Punctuality is also crucial to your child’s Punctuality is also crucial to your child’s progress. Ten minutes of lateness every day progress. Ten minutes of lateness every day means that each week your child is missing means that each week your child is missing nearly one hour of their learning.nearly one hour of their learning.

HomeworkHomework

Homework will be sent out on a Friday to Homework will be sent out on a Friday to be returned no later than the following be returned no later than the following Wednesday please.Wednesday please.

How can you help?How can you help?

Homework supportHomework support Spelling practiseSpelling practise Number facts e.g number bonds to 10. Number facts e.g number bonds to 10.

correct formation of numbers.correct formation of numbers. Reading at homeReading at home

Rory the Rights Rory the Rights Respecting RabbitRespecting Rabbit

Rory will be sent home with a child every Rory will be sent home with a child every night. To avoid disappointment please night. To avoid disappointment please ensure you return Rory and his diary the ensure you return Rory and his diary the next morning. There is no requirement to next morning. There is no requirement to print off photos for the diary, we are happy print off photos for the diary, we are happy for the children to draw a picture of their for the children to draw a picture of their time spent with Rory and if you could time spent with Rory and if you could support them to write a short sentence. support them to write a short sentence.

Any questions???Any questions???