Welcome to Year 6

’Meet The Teacher’

We are looking forward to working together with you

IntroductionsOther adults

working with Year 6:

Mrs GraceMrs Leonard

Mrs Rickayzen

Expectations Team work & respect. Social skills – setting a good example throughout

the school. High levels of progress and achievement. Presentation of work to a consistently high

standard Handwriting (joined and fluent) We expect all pupils to be proud of what they

achieve Confidence Personal organisation is very important and

pupils have a diary to help them with this. Enjoyment (We hope!)

What will your child be learning?

New Mathematics and English curriculum Great emphasis on spelling & grammar and

on arithmetic. Cross curricular teaching - Mexico Past &

Present; Turning Points; Move it! Year 6 expectations – SATs Big Writing Guided Reading – The explicit teaching of

reading including higher level skills Shared Reading – with Year 3

How Can I Help My Child?

Homework: Home/school Journal – what happens if your child forgets their homework?

Spelling Investigations and learning Times Tables Booklets – please support in the learning through

games Reading: Reading Journals – how to fill them in Reading morning: Fridays – all welcome! Creative curriculum topic – Mexico - Past & Present; Turning

Points; Move it! Use of the Internet and blogging Taking the learning into ‘real life’. SATs preparation/support Check our School Blog for more information

www.shepherdprimaryschool.edublogs.org

What does my child need for learning?

Breakfast! Chance to buy healthy snacks at break time Water! The children bring in own water bottles PE Kit: Tuesday and Thursday (and any club days) if your

child does not have their PE kit, you will be contacted and asked to bring it into school

Reading Book and spelling log(daily) Home/School Journal (daily) Named uniform. Coat Positive attitude!

Things to rememberMon Tues Wed Thurs Fri

BRING TO SCHOOLReading Book and Spelling LogHome/School JournalCompleted homework from the previous Thursday

BRING TO SCHOOLReading Book and Spelling LogHome/School Journal•PE Kit

BRING TO SCHOOLReading Book and Spelling logHome/School Journal

BRING TO SCHOOLReading Book and Spelling LogHome/School Journal• PE Kit

BRING TO SCHOOLReading Book and Spelling LogHome/School Journal

TAKE HOMEReading Book and Spelling LogHome/School Journal

TAKE HOMEReading Book and Spelling logHome/School Journal

TAKE HOMEReading Book and Spelling logHome/School Journal

TAKE HOMEReading Book and Spelling logMaths Home LearningLiteracy Home LearningHome/School Journal

TAKE HOMEReading Book and Spelling log Home/School JournalWeekly newsletter

Rewards House points

Star of the Week.

Year 6 Responsibilities

House Captains Prefects

School Council SNAG

Eco Watchers

Behaviour

As your children are no longer the youngest in the school, they will be expected to set an

outstanding example of behaviour to all younger pupils at all times, including before and after

school.

Please support your child by reminding them of their responsibilities and our school behaviour

expectations.

When behaviour is not of an appropriate level, you will be informed and asked to discuss this with

us and your child.

I am positive that your children will set the standards high and maintain the behaviour we

know they are capable of this year.

‘Good to be Green!’

Your child will strive to remain ‘green’ on the class ‘Good to be Green!’ chart.

If your child is not able to follow school rules, the following changes will be made to the ‘Good to

be Green!’ chart: Warning card (YELLOW) – this will be given

when low level inappropriate behaviour has occurred in school or at break times. Your child’s name will be recorded on a class chart detailing

the inappropriate behaviour. Consequence card (RED) – this will be given

when low level inappropriate behaviour is repeated after receiving a Warning card, or

when higher level inappropriate behaviour has occurred. Miss Whiteman will be informed and

parents/carers will be informed.

Bullying

Shepherd Primary School operates a ZERO-TOLERANCE policy when it comes to bullying. If you feel your child is being treated inappropriately by another child,

please let your child’s class teacher know immediately. Any issues will be

dealt with swiftly and in accordance with our school ‘Anti-Bullying’ policy

This policy is available on our school website:

www.shepherd.herts.sch.uk

Attendance

Year 6 = a crucial year – attendance is very important

Your child must be in school every day DfE minimum expectation for attendance is 95% - your

child should not be below this!

Your child must be on time every day School starts at 8:50am

If your child is late arriving at school, please enter via the front entrance and sign your child in at the school office

Year 6 SATs

Week beginning 9th May

English Reading English Spelling, Punctuation and

Grammar Mathematics

SATs timetable Date Tests

Monday 9th May English reading test

Tuesday 10th May English grammar, punctuation and spelling test

Wednesday 11th May Arithmetic Paper

Mathematics Paper 1

Thursday 12th May Mathematics Paper 2

Upcoming Events• Meet the Teacher: Monday 7th Sept (9:00am)• Family Reading Starts: Fri 18th Sept (9:00-9:15am)• Individual photos: Wed 16th Sept. • Dahlicious Day – Fri 25th Sept• Clubs start: w/b 5th Oct • Sponsored Bounce –Fri 16th Oct• Harvest Festival: Fri 9th Oct (9:10am)• Parents Evening: Wed 21st Oct 3:30 onwards Art Exhibition Wed 21st Oct – 3:30 onwards Grammar for parents Fri 6th November. • Carol Concert: Wed 16th Dec (9:10am)• Winter Wonderland; Sat 5th Dec (3:00 – 6:00pm)• Phase 2 Christmas Party: Tuesday 15th Dec (1:15 – 3:15pm)

Trips• Kingswood – Mon 28th Sept- Fri 2nd Oct• Panto at Watersmeet Theatre: Tues 8th Dec •

ClubsPlease encourage your child to join one of

our fantastic extra-curricular clubs!All clubs start the week commencing Monday

5th October

WHY?Clubs are…

A good opportunity to try something new A good opportunity to mix with different children

and make new friends A way to learn new skills

Parent VolunteersWe welcome your help and support and would like

to invite you to come into Year 6 and help us on either a regular or occasional basis.

You could help with a variety of things, such as: Reading

Times tables & Time Challenge Arts and crafts

Any other area where you have a skill/talent

Please do let us know if you would like to help. We welcome all parents/carers.

Please note that all adult helpers need to be CRB checked.

If you need to speak to us, please get in

touch by: Home/School Journals

Reading Records Speaking to us at the end of the

day Sending a note via your child

Making an appointment to see us at the office

Thank you for

listening…

Are there any

questions?