Welcome to Year 6North Ealing School – 2015/16

“North Ealing works inclusively with our families to maximise the learning potential of all children in our community”

Year 6 StaffO 6W - Mr Wareing – Phase leader O 6C – Miss Cronin – Assessment co-

ordinatorO 6M – Miss Matkin – English co-ordinator

O Support staff - Mrs Bowen, Mrs Erodokridou, Mrs Roe, Mrs Harnett, Ms Nichol, Ms Ohbrai

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TimetableO Your child has a copy of their class

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CurriculumSubject Teacher

English – including handwriting, guided reading, grammar and spelling

Set teacher

Maths Set teacher

Science

Computing

PE Class teacher and ‘Fit for Sport’

PSHE

Art and Design Technology

History

Geography

R.E Mrs Hussain

Music/Thinking Skills Mr Mehew

French Mme Clement

P.EO 6C and 6M: P.E lessons are on Monday and

Friday afternoons. O 6W PE Thursday and FridayO Please note, the children are to bring their PE

kits on Mondays (6M + 6C) or Thursdays (6W) and WEAR their PE kits to school on Fridays.

O On Mondays, children in 6M + 6C will be dismissed from school in their PE kits.

O Please ensure all items are named.O Fit for SportO Clubs encouraged

DutiesO Peer mediatorsO Hall chairsO Recycling/fruit binsO Lunchtime monitorsO Registers

Equipment to bringO Always have the following equipment in

school:-

• Pen (including spare cartridges if applicable) • 30cm ruler• Coloured pencils• Pencil (HB)• Maths equipment :- compass, protractor etc.• P.E. equipment:- blue shorts, yellow T shirt,

plimsolls, trainers, track suit, socks etc.• Glue stick• A4 file plus envelope file.• Reading record book• Contact book

Please do not bring…

• Mobile phones – unless dropped into the office • Games/toys/other clothes - unless asked for

by the school or teacher• Jewellery – other than watches, stud earrings,

or religious items that can not be removed• Money – unless it is a collection day or bake

sale• Sweets

Upcoming Events O WW2 evacuation dayO Clubs are now startingO Class assemblies this term O 6C 23rd October; 6M 13th November; 6W TBAO PGL – payment O SATS - Reading comprehension - Spelling and grammar (SPAG) - Writing – teacher assessed - Maths No Level 6

Homework + homework club

• Expectations - time, effort, standard, folders

• Big Talk homework bi-weekly

• Homework club on a Tuesday until 4.15 and is by invitation only

• Specific days for each subject will be fluid for the first few weeks and we will notify once sets are underway to coincide with homework club.

• Could be a project such as the Treasure Box.

Reading at homeO It is important students read regularly -

preferably daily for at least 20 minutes.O They’re not too old to be read to. This

models good habits.O We will be sending home a suggested

reading list for Year 6 this week. It will also be linked to our website.

O Reading record books should be used.O Promoting reading - reading chain O + book spine display – Read-a-thon

Please note…Please inform the school office or class teach of any relevant changes to personal circumstances such as: • Phone numbers/mobiles.• Address and emergency contact• Medical issues• Family circumstances• ‘Walk to school on own’ List• Cycle to school (once passed proficiency test.)

Taking extended holidays at any time, particularly in Year 6, is discouraged as it effects students’ curriculum coverage, resulting in gaps in their learning.

Please communicate with your child’s teacher through the contact book if you would like to arrange a meeting

High Schools5 types of school Not including

Grammar (Langley/Tiffin/Slough etc..)

- apply directly to the school

Private (Notting Hill, St.Benedict’s, St Augustine’s, Latymer)

– apply direct as they have own entrance exams and specific criteria.

YOU DO NOT HAVE TO PUT THESE SCHOOLS ON THE APPLICATION FORM

O ActonO Dormers Wells O Elthorne

Apply by putting as one of your chosen schools on the application form.

Community Schools

O Drayton ManorO FeatherstoneO Alec Reed – formerly West LondonO William Perkin O Twyford C.of E - has additional religious criteria.

O Ealing Fields

Apply on form

Academies

O BrentsideO Ellen Wilkinson O Greenford O NortholtO Villiers

Apply on form

Foundation Schools

O Cardinal Wiseman (Catholic)

This school has its own religious criteria as well as applying on the application form.

Note: a supporting letter is required.

Voluntary Aided

Out of Borough Schools

O State on the application form if you live in Ealing.

O Apply direct to the relevant LEA if you live out of borough.

O Apply online at:- www.eadmissions.org.ukO Phone High Schools Admission - 0208 825 5522

for prospectus or paper copy of application form.

(Website:- www.ealing.gov.uk/admissions)

STATEMENTED PUPILS: parents of statemented children need to apply through the Special Needs Department who have their own application form and they will coordinate it. The telephone number for SEN department  is 

0208 825 6365/6919. This is where you can seek additional advice and to request an application form.

Important O Paper applications: you must apply with proof

of address by October 23rd to our primary school (ask for a receipt)

O Oct 31st statutory deadline online or your application won’t get seen until March

O Usually you hear of placements around March 1st online (2nd/3rd by post.)

Main ‘Errors’O Putting selected schools on form without

meeting entrance criteria.O Only putting one school on the form, or

repeating the same school.O Handing in forms late.O Not visiting enough schools to create

‘reserve’ schools if your first choice is not successful.

O Make up your own mind. O Visit when invited and maybe even at end

of day on other days.O Ensure that you fit the criteria of schools

that you put on your list.O Remain positive as children soon pick up

on any anxiety.O DO NOT MISS DEADLINE DATES.

Suggestions