NQT Conference 2013-14

Year 1&2 Parent/Carer Meeting

Mission StatementAt Dawlish Primary School, we believe that all pupils deserve high quality education which engages, inspires and challenges; so that everyone meets their full potential. We strive to create a safe and happy learning environment which promotes independence and high expectations of all. We are committed to providing opportunities which promote open mindedness, empathy and celebration of the rich and diverse community which we serve; so that everyone is able to contribute positively to society. We are dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyle choices so that our pupils develop physically, emotionally and morally. We are determined that our pupils will be successful and will leave us as confident, highly educated members of the community.Developing - Children with active, creative mindsAchieving - A sense of well being and potentialWelcoming - Original thinking and individualityLearning - To value challenges for what they teach usInspiring - Children to become confident and compassionate individuals who will make a contribution to society and enjoy successes in lifeStriving - To foster a love of learningHaving - A commitment to creating socially aware, active citizens

Curriculum Overview - Years 1 & 2

Literacy, Maths, Science, ICT, Art, Music, Geography/ History (covered through a topic based lessons) and PE. ICT (iPads, PCs)used as an aid to learning. PE: children wear PE uniform on their PE day.Curriculum Overview Year 1TopicScienceAutumn 1Once upon a timeLiving ThingsAutumn 2The big red bus tourMaterialsSpring 1SpaceLightSpring 2The weatherman Seasonal changesSummer 1People of the pastPlantsSummer 2Oral storytellingPushes and pulls

PE on TuesdayChildren wear PE kits to schoolRE days instead of lessonsCurriculum Overview Year 2TopicScienceAutumn 1Fire, Fire Burning BrightMaterialsAutumn 2Where In The World?HabitatsSpring 1DinosaursSoundSpring 2Time DetectivesAnimals Including Humans (1)Summer 1Here And TherePlantsSummer 2Enterprise/Oral storytellingAnimals Including Humans (2)RE days instead of lessonsPE on WednesdaysChildren wear PE kits to school

Year 1 Autumn 1SubjectTopicTopicOnce upon a timeLiteracyDescribe: labels and captions, Entertain: traditional tales and play theatre, journals, guided reading, phonics, handwriting and oral language.MathsProperties of number: place value, addition, subtraction and problem solving. ScienceLiving things.ICTUsing the internet safely.PEPreparation for invasion games and invasion games.ArtExamining line drawing Sculpture: clay Painting and colour-mixing/MusicNot this half term.Year 2 Autumn 1SubjectTopicTopicThe Great Fire of London (trip: 6.10.15)LiteracyAuthor focus and DiariesMathsProperties of numbers (place value); efficient methods of addition, subtraction, multiplication, divisionScienceMaterialsICTPlaces of Worship (on RE Day)PEBall skills and team gamesArtPortraitsMusic4 beat rhythmic ostinatiExtra opportunities provided by Dawlish Focus groups: in class support Clubs (payable via ParentPay)Dawlish 3.45-4.45; Newport 3.30-4.30

Year 1Year 2LegoTues lunchtimeLegoTues lunchtimeFilm Club (N)Wed after schoolMulti-sport ClubWed after schoolMulti-sport ClubWed after schoolFrench ClubThurs lunchtimeFrench ClubThurs lunchtimePaper CraftThurs after schoolPolish Club (N)Thurs after schoolPolish Club (N)Thurs after schoolPhonics - Year 1Phonics happens daily in year 1. To develop a solid understanding of the different sounds which make up words.

Year 1s have a phonics test in May, segment and read words and non-words e.g. vlop.

Children who do not meet the threshold in year 1 will continue to have support and be re-assessed in year 2.

SATS Year 2Children who did not meet the threshold for Year 1 phonics will re-sit in the summer.

Children will be assessed under the new curriculum in the summer term and details of this will be available nearer the time.

Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling also form a large part of the curriculum and will be assessed in the summer under the new curriculum.Reporting to Parents/CarersAutumn: Open evening October to discuss Key Skills and initial progress at the start of the yearSpring: Annual written report outlining achievement and progress in all areas. Open Evening - opportunity to discuss reportSummer: Written report card outlining levels of achievement. Open evening opportunity to discuss end of year achievement.

Working in partnership: at home Learning of number facts, quick recall of TIMES TABLES/Number Bonds.Daily reading (asking questions about the text).Talking with your child about their learning that day, getting them to show you what they have been learning. Completing Mathletics (Maths revision).Bug ClubComplete set pages in home learning workbooksAllowing computer time to play learning games.Home learning projects.Home learning logs.

Home Learning Year 1Home Learning Project This half term the Year 1 Topic is Animals including humans. The children are encouraged to explore the things that make them special and why it is great to be them! With you assistance they are to:Design and decorate a special box that represents themselves. Inside their box, they will put 3 special items that are important to them.Include some writing which explains why the items are so meaningful. Share their box and items with the class.Hand in date: 5.10.2015

Home Learning Year 2Year 2 are studying The Great Fire of London this term. Information about the Home Learning Project has gone out with children but is also accessible on the school website.

Your role:Helping your child to research and discuss events.Helping with drawing a plan and listing resources to make 3D model.Assisting your child in making the model.Discuss titles and headings so that your child can write a short report.UniformPlease ensure that your child is dressed in the Dawlish school uniform each day.Shoes must be appropriate for play no party shoes, Ugg style boots or backless shoesEarrings -small studs or sleepers onlyHair ties plain elastics/ribbons. Decorative clips, ties should be kept for special occasions please.PE please ensure that your child wears the school PE kit to school on day (Year 1) / Wednesday (Year 2); they will wear it for the entire school day http://www.mapac.com/education/parents/uniform/dawlishprimaryschoole10

Educational VisitsVisits help to enrich learning by providing real life experiences.This year we will visit:

Please complete the consent form which covers all visits for the year. If you have any concerns, please speak to the teacher. Voluntary contributions help to increase the range of experiences we can provide; your support in this is greatly appreciated.Parent volunteers are often essential for school visits we appreciate your support. Please be sure that you are able to commit before offering to accompany a visit as the trip may have to be cancelled in the event of lack of supervision.Year 1Year 2Autumn 1Sun trap (in school)London WalkAutumn 2Walk of London landmarksNational Portrait GallerySpring 1Science Dome (in school)Museum of ChildhoodSpring 2Royal Observatory Natural History MuseumSummer 1Kensington Palace Cable Car, GreenwichSummer 2Portrait GalleryOlympic ParkHealth and MedicationPlease inform the school about your childs medical condition.Some conditions will require an Individual Healthcare Plan which we will develop together.The only medication which can be administered at school is prescribed medication. Please do not keep your child home for minor coughs and cold.Dropping and Collecting your childPlease ensure that you are on time to avoid any distress for your childIf you are unavoidably delayed, please phone the school office to let us know who will be collecting your child. You will be asked to provide a password which the collector will know.Please ensure that you have informed the school office of all adults you have authorised to collect your child.All collectors should be at least 16 years old. Please discuss any exceptional circumstances with a school leaderFor the safety of all children and adults, please respect the no stopping zig zag lines on Dawlish Road. Allowing children to get out of a car in the middle of the road is very dangerous; please do not stop in the street to drop your child off.Top tips: Attendance: everyday PunctualityDietSleep

Healthy LunchesDelicious meals are available every day, cooked in our school kitchen.All meat is halal.Vegetarian and meat options are served every day.School meals are free for all children in Years R, 1 and 2.Packed lunches should not include sweets, chocolates or fizzy drinks.

Positive BehaviourPlatinum Pride programme.Every child begins the day on green.Positive learning and social behaviour choices lead to moving up the scale.Negative learning or social behaviour choices result in moving down the scale. Parents will be telephoned in the event of a red behaviour.The schools expectations are based on the principles in the UN Rights Respecting programme.

Staying in TouchWe communicate in a number of ways. Including face to face, bulletins, newsletters and importantly through the schools website. Please check this regularly for updates.

http://www.dawlishprimary.co.uk

Problem Solving We aim to address concerns and resolve problems at the earliest stage and in a timely fashion.If you have a concern about your childs learning, please speak with the teacher in the first instance.If the problem is not able to be resolved, please follow the steps in the communication protocol. http://www.dawlishprimary.co.uk/important-information/

Thank you for attending todays meeting.

We look forward to working in partnership with you.