Welcome to Merdon Junior School

An exciting journey together

Format of the evening

Welcome and Introductions What’s next with OFSTED? The corner stones of learning-

English and Maths Transition programme What to expect in Year 3 Questions

The Team’s Background Miss Martin

Mrs Smith + 1 Miss Ferriera Governors Merdon Association Catering Rebecccas

What’s next with OFSTED? Waiting anyday now for OFSTED to re-inspect!

Interim reports have been very positive.

English & Maths

Foundations to more advanced levels of learning.

Varied opportunities through the curriculum and outside of the curriculum

Home Learning opportunitiesParent workshops to support

Year 3Making friends, getting to know the

school and staff, enjoying and being challenged in their learning.

Opportunities for children and parents.

How can you support your child’s learning?

After an initial period of adjustment the children will be encouraged to develop their independence in learning.

Transition TimetableDate Activity

30th June New Class Day

4th July Summer Fayre- Merfest!12-3.00pm

17th July Year 2-3 Party evening4.45-6.00pm

1st September Start of school year!

New Class Day- Tues 30th June

8.50-3.30pm Children to come in their current

uniform They will meet the rest of their class

and their teacher Undertake English & Maths activity at

some point Free School dinner option Topic/ practical afternoon Collect at 3.30pm from the hall

Classes for September 2015 Your children will not be mixed into new

classes for September 2015. This is based on previous years experiences. But we will change the classes at the end of Year 3.

Our Year 3 teachers and SEN team will be working with current schools to ensure that we know your child quickly

Fryern children- we will work with your teachers to ensure that children keep friendships as they join in September.

If children across the schools know each other then we will try to also accommodate this.

Opportunities tonight

Informally meet the new Year 3 teachers

View your child’s Tablet Tours Refreshments Meet the school Governors Stalls- Merdon Association

refreshments and 2nd hand uniform Skoolkit uniform orders HC3S- School caterers Rebeccas after school Club

First Day in SeptemberStart Tuesday 1st SeptemberYour child will need to: Meet on the main playground between 8.40

and 8.50 in their new red school uniform (parents you can wait with them).

They will need a book bag/ school bag PE Kit Packed lunch or school dinner money NOT a pencil case!!

At the end of the day (3.30pm) we will bring them out onto the playground (normal end of day procedure for Year 3) and ensure that we hand them back to you- tired but smiling!

First week in SeptemberStart Tuesday 1st September

Your child will have:• An individual reading book• Library book• Reading diary• Homework folders• Some work on display

You will have:• Received your first newsletter from us• Had feedback from your child’s teacher as to

how they are settling in through a school postcard

• Invitation to a meet the teacher meeting

Challenges and hopes for 2015/2016More outdoor learningMore specialised curriculum days

and use of specialist leaders across the school.

Further review of the curriculum over the summer term to ensure high quality, engaging projects

Getting to grips with Life after levels!

Summary

We are very excited to welcome your child into Year 3, this is a partnership!

A school of rapid improvements and forward thinking

A school where staff will go the extra mile for your child

A school that educates your children as young people

A school that will never be too busy for you as parents

A school where learning is fun and irresistible!

Thank you for your time

Merdon Junior school- A community where exceptional learning and care take place

for all

Thank you for your time and welcome!