Welcome toLower Key Stage 2

Our TeamMrs BouweraertsMrs DyerMr HaughtonMrs PollockMiss WoodfordMrs EdwardsMiss BrakewellMrs WrenMrs HoyleMrs AustinMrs Bradshaw

General Information• Drop children at gate from 8.40am• Whistle blown at 8.50am• Children in class ready to start by 8.55am• If you arrive after this time please go to

the school office• Toast at break• End of the school day is 3.20pm• All school uniform, including coats, should

be clearly named• PE kits to be in school at all times

(winter/summer)

Conduct

• Behaviour Expectations

• Rewards

• Sanctions

• Movement around school

Communication Diaries

• What?

• Why?

• How?

• Building links between home and school

VCOP / Big Write

• Writing on a subject with assessment based on VCOP

• VCOP activities pre-Big Write

• Relaxed and calm atmosphere

Talk Homework

• Introduced in Achievement Assembly on a Friday

• Talk homework should be done the night before or short, sharp bursts throughout the week

• Gives the children lots of ideas for the content of their writing

Reading

• 10 minutes each night• Does not have to be a school reading book• Please record in their Communication Diary• Reading books can be changed every day• We encourage independence!

Guided Reading

• Children work on a variety of texts• Comprehension skills• Phonic strategies• Reading strategies

Numeracy

• Relate to real life experiences, e.g. money

• Number• Shape and space• Using and applying• Mental maths• BIG MATHS

Homework Timetable

• Numeracy / Grammar homeworkThursday – Tuesday

• Phonics / Spellings (except Mrs Bouweraerts!)Wednesday – Wednesday

• Please support your child with their work

• Homework Club - Monday

Finally…

We are here to help. Please do not hesitate to ask us if you have any questions

Thank you