Welcome to your new class

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Welcome to your new class

• Chestnut

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Timetable 2012 - 2013
  8.55 9.25 9.25 10.25 10.25 10.40 10.40 11.00 11.00 12.00 11.00 12.00 12.00 1.00 1.00 3.15 1.00 3.15 1.00 3.15 1.00 3.15
Monday Guided reading Literacy Assembly Playtime Maths Maths Lunchtime Music Dance Theme Theme
Tuesday Guided reading Literacy Assembly Playtime Maths Maths Lunchtime Swimming/ P.E Swimming/ P.E Theme Theme
Wednesday Guided reading Literacy Assembly Playtime Maths Maths Lunchtime ICT ICT Theme Theme
Thursday Guided reading Literacy Assembly Playtime Maths Maths Lunchtime Cornets/French/PSHE/Golden Time Cornets/French/PSHE/Golden Time Cornets/French/PSHE/Golden Time Cornets/French/PSHE/Golden Time
Friday Guided reading Literacy Assembly Playtime Maths Singing Lunchtime Theme Theme Theme Library 230-315
  8.55 9.25 9.25 10.25 10.25 10.40 10.40 11.00 11.00 12.00 11.00 12.00 12.00 1.00 1.00 3.15 1.00 3.15 1.00 3.15
Monday Guided reading Literacy Assembly Playtime Maths Maths Lunchtime Dance PSHE French
Tuesday Guided reading Literacy Assembly Playtime Maths Maths Lunchtime Swimming/ P.E Swimming/ P.E Theme
Wednesday Guided reading Literacy Assembly Playtime Maths Maths Lunchtime Theme Theme Theme
Thursday Guided reading Literacy Assembly Playtime Maths Maths Lunchtime Theme Theme Theme
Friday Guided reading Literacy Assembly Playtime Maths Singing Lunchtime Library 100-130 Golden Time Library 100-130 Golden Time ICT
  8.55 9.25 9.25 10.25 10.25 10.40 10.40 11.00 11.00 12.00 11.00 12.00 12.00 1.00 1.00 3.15 1.00 3.15 1.00 3.15 1.00 3.15
Monday Guided reading Literacy Assembly Playtime Maths Maths Lunchtime Theme Theme Music Dance
Tuesday Guided reading Literacy Assembly Playtime Maths Maths Lunchtime Swimming/ P.E Swimming/ P.E Theme Theme
Wednesday Guided reading Literacy Assembly Playtime Maths Maths Lunchtime Theme Theme ICT ICT
Thursday Guided reading Literacy Assembly Playtime Maths Maths Lunchtime Cornets/French/PSHE/Golden Time Cornets/French/PSHE/Golden Time Cornets/French/PSHE/Golden Time Cornets/French/PSHE/Golden Time
Friday Guided reading Literacy Assembly Playtime Maths Singing Lunchtime Theme Library 130-200 Theme Theme
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Curriculum Overview
Outline Year Plan Autumn Autumn Spring Spring Summer Summer
Literacy            
Maths            
Theme Adventurers and explorers India Moving and growing WW2 WW2 Plants
Science       Earth, Sun and Moon Electricity Sound Materials Moving and Growing Plants
Technology       Indian instruments   Anderson Shelters  
Art   Using different media Working in 3D Mango Motif World War 2 artists Environmental art/artists Rousseau Clay animals
ICT   Combining text and graphics The Internet Simulations Manipulating Sound Databases Collecting and presenting information
Outline Year Plan Autumn Autumn Spring Spring Summer Summer
Literacy Victorian mystery stories (Sherlock Holmes) Victorian mystery stories (Sherlock Holmes) Myths and legends Pie Corbett story telling Myths and legends Pie Corbett story telling Authors and letters (local authors and write letters to change our local area for the better) Poetry unit on the local area Authors and letters (local authors and write letters to change our local area for the better) Poetry unit on the local area
Maths Performance poetry (using shape) Using Victorian money Performance poetry (using shape) Using Victorian money Distance and time of travel Distance and time of travel Map work Collecting local data to impact on the school Map work Collecting local data to impact on the school
Theme Volcanoes Victorians Romans WW2 WW2 Local Area
Science       Rocks and Soils ( A T 3 )   Light (AT 4)   Solids Gases Liquids (A T 3 ) Magnetic Forces ( A T 4 ) Forces ( A T 4 ) Magnetic Forces ( A T 4 ) Forces ( A T 4 ) Teeth Digestion ( A T 2 ) Living Things/ Habitats (A T 2)   Teeth Digestion ( A T 2 ) Living Things/ Habitats (A T 2)  
Art/DT   Volcanoes Working in 3D Printing/ William Morris Mosaics Embellished letters clay tiles Boats Mosaics Embellished letters clay tiles Boats Observational drawing/ Local artists work Observational drawing/ Local artists work
ICT   Bringing Images to life (evidence from class visit to be added to a virtual recount of the day) Bringing Images to life (evidence from class visit to be added to a virtual recount of the day) Turtles and games (prior learning to William Morris prints on roamer world, pixie and pip)   Turtles and games (prior learning to William Morris prints on roamer world, pixie and pip)   Keeping information (Use ICT to show changes in environmental conditions in various habitats and use a branching database) Keeping information (Use ICT to show changes in environmental conditions in various habitats and use a branching database)
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
 
 
 
 
 
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Curriculum Overview
Outline Year Plan Autumn Autumn Spring Spring Summer Summer
Geography   Geography   Geographical features of countries Geographical features of countries India India India Maps - Europe Maps - Europe Weather Weather Weather Weather  
History   History   Explorers Explorers Changes in India Changes in India Changes in India World War 2 World War 2          
R.E. R.E.   Christianity Buddhism Buddhism Buddhism Judaism Judaism          
  P.E.   P.E.   P.E.   multiskills multiskills multiskills Ball skills Ball skills Outdoor and adventurous Outdoor and adventurous Outdoor and adventurous Outdoor and adventurous Outdoor and adventurous
        multiskills multiskills multiskills Balance - gym Balance - gym Athletics Athletics Athletics Rugby Rugby
        Swimming (all classes) Swimming (all classes) Swimming (all classes) Swimming (all classes) Swimming (all classes) Swimming (all classes) Swimming (all classes) Swimming (all classes) Swimming (all classes) Swimming (all classes)
  Music   Music   Music   Composing Holst The Planets Composing Holst The Planets   Indian instruments and music Indian instruments and music Rhythms and ostinati Rhythms and ostinati Rhythms and ostinati    
        Singing Singing Singing Singing Singing Singing Singing Singing Singing Singing
P.S.H.E P.S.H.E P.S.H.E P.S.H.E New Beginnings   Getting On and Falling Out Say No To Bullying Getting On and Falling Out Say No To Bullying Going For Goals Good To Be Me Relationships Relationships Changes Changes  
Geography Geography Volcanoes   Links to map work Links to map work Berkhamsted local area Berkhamsted local area Berkhamsted local area Berkhamsted local area  
History History   Victorians Invaders and Settlers Invaders and Settlers Local area Local area Local area Local area  
R.E. R.E.   Christmas (Victorians celebrations) Easter Religious beliefs held by Romans Easter Religious beliefs held by Romans Sikhism Sikhism Sikhism Sikhism  
  P.E. Games Games Ball skills - games Gym Outdoor and adventurous Outdoor and adventurous Athletics Athletics Athletics
    Swimming (All classes) Swimming (All classes) Swimming (All classes) Swimming (All classes) Swimming (All classes) Swimming (All classes) Swimming (All classes) Swimming (All classes) Swimming (All classes)
Music   Music   Descriptive sounds Rhythmic patterns Musical arrangements Pentatonic scales Sound colours Singing games Singing games Singing games  
    Singing Singing Singing Singing Singing Singing Singing Singing  
P.S.H.E P.S.H.E New Beginnings   Getting On and Falling Out Say No To Bullying Going For Goals Good To Be Me Relationships Relationships Relationships Changes  
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
 
 
 
 
 
Geography   Geography   Geography   Geography   Geographical features of countries Geographical features of countries Geographical features of countries Geographical features of countries India India Maps - Europe Weather Weather Weather Weather  
History   History   History   History   Explorers Explorers Explorers Explorers Changes in India Changes in India World War 2          
R.E. R.E. R.E. R.E.   Christianity Christianity Christianity Buddhism Buddhism Judaism          
  P.E.   P.E.   P.E.   multiskills multiskills multiskills multiskills multiskills Ball skills Ball skills Outdoor and adventurous Outdoor and adventurous Outdoor and adventurous Outdoor and adventurous Outdoor and adventurous
        multiskills multiskills multiskills multiskills multiskills Balance - gym Balance - gym Athletics Rugby Rugby Rugby Rugby
        Swimming (all classes) Swimming (all classes) Swimming (all classes) Swimming (all classes) Swimming (all classes) Swimming (all classes) Swimming (all classes) Swimming (all classes) Swimming (all classes) Swimming (all classes) Swimming (all classes) Swimming (all classes)
  Music   Music   Music   Composing Holst The Planets Composing Holst The Planets   Indian instruments and music Indian instruments and music Indian instruments and music Rhythms and ostinati Rhythms and ostinati Rhythms and ostinati Rhythms and ostinati    
        Singing Singing Singing Singing Singing Singing Singing Singing Singing Singing Singing Singing
P.S.H.E P.S.H.E New Beginnings   Getting On and Falling Out Say No To Bullying Going For Goals Going For Goals Going For Goals Going For Goals Going For Goals Going For Goals Good To Be Me Relationships Changes Changes Changes  
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Class routines

• Start time 850 315pm. The door will be locked
  at 855, you will then need to take your child to
  the office.
• If you are unable to collect your child contact
  the school by 300.
• All school uniform needs to be named (including
  PE kit).
• A coat is needed at all times as we will go
  outside in all weathers.
• Indoors footwear must be black plimsolls or
  shoes (no crocs or slippers).
• PE kits need to include
• T-shirt in the house colour of your child
• Jogging trousers
• Trainers for outdoor PE

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Swimming

• Each class will go swimming on a Tuesday
  afternoon. We leave school at 1230 and arrive
  back at school for 200.
• We will need 2 helpers to walk down with the
  child.
• Each class will go swimming on a 4 week rota and
  a text will go out on Monday to remind children
  that their class is swimming the next day.

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Key information

• Please close the school gates if you see them
  open.
• There are three entrances to the school.
• Please do not use scooters on the school grounds.
• Be mindful when parking of the local residents.
• Parents are responsible for children before and
  after school.

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Key information

• Contributions please supply a box of tissues
  each term.
• Items for the office.
• All admin that needs to go to the office, please
  give to the class teacher in a named envelope.
• All hard copies of letters are kept in the
  entrance foyer and on the notice boards outside
  Willow and Nursery.
• If your child has any medical/physical condition
  that we are not aware of please let us know.
• Please name water bottles and bring them in
  daily.

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Communication

• Please write a note for
• Informing the school of appointments or
  communicating any issues that arise
• Please speak to the class teacher or write a note
  to arrange a meeting about your child
• It is very important that you let us know of
  anything that may affect your child in school. If
  you should have any situations that arise that
  could affect the emotion of your child please
  also inform us. E.g. moving house, illness of
  close relatives, parent travelling and being away
  from home.

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Home learning

• Spellings will be given out every Friday and
  they will be tested the following Friday.
  Your child will have a spelling book with the
  spellings stuck in to take home. They will return
  the book on a Friday to be tested. The test will
  take place in the same book so that you can see
  the results.
• Literacy homework will also be given out on the
  Friday to be completed and handed in the
  following Wednesday.
• Maths homework will be given out on the Wednesday
  to be completed and handed in the following
  Monday.

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Reading

• Your child will have a reading record for us to
  communicate in about their reading.
• Your child will be part of a guided reading
  session once a week and we will communicate how
  your child has read and offer ideas on what to
  focus on next. This will be indicated in the
  reading record with this sign
• Your child will need to practice reading at home
  every day. Please write how they have read and
  sign the reading record. We will reward your
  child with house points for reading every day at
  home.
• For further information please see our reading
  letter which is on our website and in our
  information pack for parents.

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Literacy

• Your child has been placed into one of the two
  literacy groups. These are not only based on the
  ability of your child. We look at the confidence
  of children and level of support required when
  making these decisions.
• These groups are fluid and we will move children
  if we feel they would make more progress.
• To help your child with literacy you can practice
  handwriting, encourage your child to write about
  trips that they have been on, read to your child
  to help them to develop their vocabulary. You can
  also refer to the school website.

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Maths

• Your child has been placed into one of the two
  Maths groups. These are not only based on the
  ability of you child. We look at the confidence
  of children and level of support required when
  making these decisions.
• These groups are fluid and we will move children
  if we feel they would make more progress.
• You can help your child at home by viewing our
  calculation policy which is on our website.
• You can also play games with your child involving
  maths, such as snakes and ladders and monopoly.
• You can use money when visiting the shop, weigh
  items when making cakes and find many practical
  ways of involving maths in daily life.

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Marking

• Your childs work will be marked using green pen.
  It will be marked with clear positive comments,
  along with a next step to improve.
• Their homework will also be marked in this way
• The children will be given the opportunity to
  read and reflect on their marked work. Please
  spend time with them reflecting on their homework
  and reading the comments.
• They will be rewarded for excellent work through
  house points and stars.

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Class representative

• Class representative Each class has a
  representative to help the teacher organise
  parent help during the year and to sort the
  social side of your class.
• Chestnut class representative for 2012-13 is Mrs
  Woollett.
• If you change your mobile phone number or e-mail
  address then please let the office know (if you
  have not given either of these to the office
  please do so asap).

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Thank you

• Thank you for listening.
• This power point along with the hand outs will be
  uploaded onto our Greenway website.
• Please ask if you have any further questions.