Aims of the sessionIntroduce the Year 6 teamNew timings of the dayAttendance and PunctualityYear 6 topics including tripsLearning and Homework – expectationsSATsBehaviour policy, anti-bullying, E-

safetyCommunication, Meeting with teachers Other – uniform, school dinners, sex

education.

Welcome to Year 6

Willow

Oak

Introducing the Year 6 TeamMrs Russell – WillowMiss Napier – OakMrs SeniorSports coaches

New timings of the day8.40 children to start coming in to classrooms

and start Early Morning Work8.50 KS2 register 10.25 break time (apart from Tuesday when

we have a later assembly and then break at 10.45)

12.20 KS2 lunch time starts1.10 KS2 lunch time finishes3.20 KS2 finish the school day

Attendance and Punctuality

Doors open at 8.40amIn class by 8.50am (‘late’ after this time)It is important that pupils endeavour to be on

time so as not to disrupt their own and others’ learning

After 9.30am – marked as absent for sessionBelow 85% attendance will be referred to

EWOHolidays not authorised in term time unless

exceptional circumstancesSickness – 48 hours clear please (ring

absence line)

Topics and TripsAutumnPortishead past, present and future across the whole

schoolIs Peace Worth Fighting For? (Value: Peace & Forgiveness)Mill on the Brue, Yeovilton Air Museum, Local tripSpringWhy Should We Care About Our Natural World? (Value: Respect)

Life Skills, WOW daySummerHow Should We Live Our Lives Now and in the Future?

(Value: Hope)PerformanceTransitionSecret, Special, Summer Trip?

Voluntary Contributions

Learning & HomeworkSpellings— tested weekly.Reading— at least 3 times a week (books / bug club),

reading journalEnglish / Topic—you child will either a series of short

term tasks or a longer term task to complete. We will give you instructions for each task to write in your homework book and a project letter where necessary

Maths—homework to be confirmed. Sometimes additional homework may be given where appropriate to consolidate learning in class. Remember to learn your times tables too for the ‘X Table Challenge!’.

SATsMeeting nearer the time to explain changes

and what you can do to help at homeFocusing on progress, not just the testsThey are a way of checking our assessments,

not the be all and end all

Behaviour policy & Anti Bullying Policy

Bullying recordsIf you have any concerns about bullying or friendship issues, please come and see us sooner rather than later.

We take bullying very seriously and have rigorous system of recording to help us tackle any issues.

Our class contract has already been established and we want to work towards a positive working atmosphere.

E-safety & SafeguardingStrict e-safety protocols in schoolWorking with home to promote e-safetyNo Facebook, Twitter or Instagram or similar

accounts please Mobile phones – permission letter should be

given to us; mobiles turned off while on school premises; mobiles are kept in our cupboard during the day but are not our responsibility

Safeguarding: there are designated teachers displayed in the welcome area (Mrs Roberts, Mrs Ashman and Mrs Baldwin-Wheat).

RewardsPositive verbal praise and/or positive written praise

in books. Going up the rocket.Good behaviour reward card (to be shared with

parents)Sharing success with others in class, e.g. merits and

stickersMerit certificate in assembliesWhole class ‘treat’ based on reward systemsSt Peter’s Hero Award

LunchtimesPlay Fair, Play Safe, Play Together

Sanctions1. Verbal warnings or reprimand 2. Moved on individual class behaviour system3. Move/isolate in class4. Temporary relocation to another class/area for up

to 10 minutes5. Child sent to Key Stage Leader and parents

informed by the class teacher6. Break-time detention and parents informed using

a standard letter which is signed by the KS Leader7. Child seen by Deputy Head or Head Teacher and

parents informed8. Exclusions; all exclusions will follow DFE

guidelines

CommunicationWelcome Desk

Uniform orders, holiday in term time requests, change of parent contact details, late arrivals/early departures

School post box, PSA letter box, dinner moneyWeekly newsletters/websiteAnswerphone/Absence line:

01275 843142, option 1Communicating with class teachers

Homework diaries/note (given in by pupil)After-school (not Wednesday please) by

appointmentParents Evenings/Reports

Communication

OtherDinners and FSMUniform – part of being a member of St

Peter’sPE – sports coachesMill on Brue meeting Wednesday 17th

September 6pmSign up to help with the Leavers’ DiscoCanvas opinion about Enterprise and trip

Any questions?