Wednesday 17th September 2014

Year 7 Parents’ Information Morning

General Information

*P.E. days are Monday and Tuesday. Please ensure children have their gear.

*Punctuality is extremely important.

*Homework is given Monday to Thursday.

*Reading, phonics and spellings are still important.

*Healthy eating is encouraged.

*Tin whistle needed on Wednesday.

Literacy• Language and literacy will be considered in a holistic way, taking account of Talking and Listening, Reading and Writing which extend across all areas of the curriculum.

• This year we will focus on handwriting.

Talking & ListeningThink about what is being said and language

used.Speak confidently for a variety of purposes.Capture interest of audience e.g. gesture and

expression.

ReadingRead a variety of texts. Nelson, novel &

reading scheme.Collins Guided Reading Scheme with related

tasks.Analysing and responding to text at

appropriate level.Introduce Accelerated Reader on iPADs.

WritingDevelop skills in conveying ideas

and information for range of purposes.

Encourage planning, drafting and evaluating their work.

Encourage neat presentation and accurate punctuation in work.

Language and LiteracyLiteracy is therefore a key to learning as well

as a key to enjoyment and personal growth.

Northern Ireland Curr.

News Desk

Library of online resources related to news topics with pupil tasks in all subject areas.

Pupils can share opinions on topics with ‘Have Your Say’.

Mathematics and NumeracyNumeracy is a life skill.Consolidate concepts and encourage them to

reflect on their strategies and work.Encourage mental maths and incorporate ICT

resources.

Mathematics

NumberMeasuresShape & SpaceHandling DataProblem Solving

Levelled maths contentPractice challenging

questionsAll aspects of maths Formative assessment: it

provides feedback

WAU Topics

Wind VictoriansTitanicThe FamineSchool Play

ReligionAlive-O 7Old & New TestamentsConfirmationClass RetreatRSE (Relationships & Sexuality Education)‘A Confirmation Year’ Workbook

The Arts Art workshopsCarol service & Culture DayMusic & Tin whistle DramaDance

ICTIntegrating ICT into the curriculumiPAD and using apps.ICT assessment tasksMake use of facilities at homeE-Mailing homework as attachmentsIntroduction to Programming with Scratch

Other revised curriculum subjects

Personal Development and Mutual Understanding (PDMU).

Physical Education.Thinking Skills and personal capabilities.

HOW TO HELP & HOMEEncourage your child to establish a homework

routine. Check that homework is completed each evening.

Ensure that your child reading each week, talk about what they have read.

Spend some time each day checking spellings and quick recall of times tables.

Show an interest in what your child is doing in school and talk to them in a positive manner.

Access online resources to reinforce topics.Keep the teacher informed as necessary of any

illness, family issue, medical condition.

Calendar for Year Seven

Term OneMass for 40th AnniversaryParent teacher meetings October. (Year 7 children only)Bring n’ Buy SaleCarol Service

Term TwoService of Light & Commitment CeremonySchool visits and open daysConfirmation RetreatSacrament of ConfirmationRSE (Relationships & Sexuality Education)Culture Day

Term ThreeYear 7 PlayActivity DayEnd of Year TripRecords of AchievementLeavers’ Mass

Transfer Test Top TipsLook back through completed past

papers for common question types and recurring topics.

Be aware of areas that need further work and access revision materials.

Read the question carefully – underline key words as you read.

Follow the instructions as they are written.

Pay attention to the bold print.Study the passages twice to ensure

understanding – read all the information.

Transfer Test Top TipsWork through the test from start to finish

then go back to check over answers.Make full use of the time – continue checking

until the time is up.Use the working out paper provided.Be positive and calm – prior to the test relax,

have an early night and arrive at school in plenty of time.

Thank you for your attention!