TRANSITION BOOKLET FOR

YEAR 2 PUPILS AND THEIR

PARENTSAbout Our School

STARTING THE DAY

8.45 am Early Morning Work

8.55 am Registration

9.00 am Lesson 1

10.00 - 11.00 am Lesson 2

11.00 - 11.15 am Morning Break

11.15 - 11.45 am Reading Time

11.45 - 12.45 pm Lesson 3

12.45 - 1.45 pm Lunch

1.45 - 3.10 pm Lesson 4

3.15 pm. School finishes

There is a member of staff on duty in back and front playgrounds from 8.45am.

(Children should come into the classroom at 8.45 am for early morning work)

Assemblies at 10.45 am and at 1.45 pm on Friday

EARLY MORNING WORK

We believe that all the adults in our school community contribute to the progress of children in Beulah Juniors. Staff are committed to planning good lessons and providing high quality resources. Our aim is to make sure that each individual becomes a happy, competent learner and an accomplished individual. We care for our children and we are aware that their welfare and security impacts on their attainment. We have staff on hand in the class to make sure pupils get the most from their early morning activity.

We believe that the first few minutes of the school day are very important in setting the mood for the rest of the day. We want children to start each morning efficiently and positively. We give them work to do that will help them to practise and build on important skills. We think that a brisk and focused start will lead to good progress.

Parents and carers are most welcome to come in to class to support pupils for the first 10 minutes of every day. Our children always like to show an adult their achievements and explain their work. Parental involvement often helps pupils to settle in calmly and gives parents a good view of the work the child is doing. Sometimes there is the opportunity to talk briefly with the class teacher about your child’s work – but usually this is best done after school.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

P E includes all areas of physical development – Movement, Gymnastics, Games, Dance, Athletics, Outdoor activities and Swimming. It is important, for both safety and hygiene reasons that children change into a P.E. kit for each lesson.

For safety reasons, wrist watches and stud earring MUST be removed and given to the teacher for safe keeping. All other types of jewellery are not allowed in school.

Girls are allowed to wear leggings only at the teacher’s discretion. Children are not allowed to wear tights for any PE session.

Yr 3 Children attend swimming lessons at Thornton Heath Leisure Centre in the Spring term. Essential kit information is given to parents nearer the time.

HOMEWORK

Homework is important. It is a way to develop an effective partnership between school and parents, it is a good way to consolidate and improve skills; homework also provides occasion for creativity as well as encouraging independence.

Some of our homework is accessed online. Children are also given the opportunity to complete their homework in our supervised homework clubs.

Teachers monitor all homework set and encourage pupils using strategies of reward and praise. We may also provide lunchtime catch-up sessions in cases where children have not been able to access work at home.

KEEPING PARENTS INFORMED

Reporting to Parents

Three Parents’ Evenings are held during the year to which both parents and pupils are invited. Appointments are made with your child’s class teacher so that you can discuss progress and behaviour.

The first meeting in the Autumn Term is for parents and teachers to get to know each other and share information about the child. The second meeting in the Spring Term is intended for discussion of progress in all areas of school life.

During the second half of the Summer Term, a written report is completed for each child, and sent home.

Newsletters

We send out newsletters to parents throughout the year informing them of specific school events and any changes taking place. We will also communicate with you via text and email. Important information is always shared on the schools website: beulahjuniors.co.uk

Behaviour and Discipline

It is a matter of great pride to us that our children are polite, ready to learn and well-behaved. This has been commented on in our last Ofsted report. We work closely with parents to manage children’s behaviour on our school. A copy of the school’s Behaviour Policy is available from the school office.

USEFUL INFORMATION

Punctuality

The school encourages good punctuality and monitors every pupil’s time keeping. If your child is late then this is disruptive to the class, and school organisation, but more importantly, upsetting for your child. If your child is continually late you will be contacted by the Attendance Officer. If children are late, they must report to the Office.

School Meals

Our School meals are cooked on site, sharing the dining room facility with the Infant and Nursery School.

School meals are paid for in advance through the Parent Pay website or pay point card. Details are available from the school office. School meals cost £2.40 per day. No monies will be taken in the school office.

If your child has any special dietary needs, including religious diets, please let us know,

If you prefer your child to have a packed lunch, facilities are available these lunches should be packed in named boxes, not in a plastic bag. The children are not allowed to throw away left over food, but are expected to return it in the box in order that parents can see what wastage has occurred. Please do not pack drinks in glass bottles or cans. Flasks of soup may be brought for packed lunch in cold weather.

Morning Break

Children are allowed to bring a piece of fruit or healthy cereal bar for break time.

We are a Healthy School. No sweets, chocolate bars or chewing gum are permitted.

Absence

Parents are asked to notify school by telephone before 9.30 a.m. on the first day of absence, giving the reason for the absence. If a child is absent without an explanation we will call parents to ensure the safety of each child.

If a child is to receive medical or dental treatment, please tell us in advance. During school time, a responsible adult must collect the child from school to attend these appointments. Children will not be sent out from school unaccompanied. The school does not authorise term time holidays.

WHAT WE THINK ABOUT BEULAH JUNIORS

Zosia

ZionGabriel

Oscar

Anya

Amy

Mrs LuniakMs Powell …and Phoenix too!

Phoenix Year 5 pupil:

“The Juniors is a fun place

to be. All the teachers are

kind and caring. You will

make lots of new friends.”

Gabriel Year 6 pupil:

“Beulah Junior School is the best school ever, you get to play on our fun playground.

It’s a lot bigger too!”

ZOSIA’S TOP TIPS

TO BE A FABULOUS

BEULAH JUNIOR STUDENT:

1. Be respectful

2. Be kind to everyone

3. Ask to go to the toilet

4. Don’t shout out the answer

5. Don’t get out of your seat

without permission

6. Keep your hands and feet to

yourself

7. Knock on other classroom

doors before entering

8 Be ready to learn lots!

OSKAR SAYS, “THIS IS THE BEST ROOM IN THE WHOLE SCHOOL – I LOVE

IT. THIS ROOM HAS A LOT OF COMPUTERS.”

Zion from Year 6 says: “you can go

into the library to read quietly, or take

a book home. It’s really big and has

loads of fun reading; I love looking at

the books about animals.”

Anya says, “My favourite part of

Beulah Junior School is the library,

because I can read all my favouritebooks -which are Tom Gates books- in

peace and quiet. Sometimes we

work in the library. At your new

school, you will always get help when

you need it.”

“This is the hut where we

can exercise and create

energy. Its fun to workout

and learn at the same

time.

During lunch time music is

playing, so we can have

a dance! We love it!”

AMY

BEULAH JUNIOR

SCHOOL

As you can see, This is our school entrance. If your parents and carers have any problems, our reception staff will help you.

The flowers and trees are looked after by our caretaker, as well as children from the Gardening Club.

This is the upper floor, where

the library, music and ICT

rooms are. Year 5 and 6

rooms are on this floor too!

Ms Powell

The Upper School Corridor

“Ms Budd and Ms Powell’s

office is just through the

wooden door you can see

on the left.” My office is

downstairs!

“During term time this

corridor is filled with PE kits

lunch boxes book bags and

children. I can’t wait until

September!” Mrs Luniak