The Solent Schools

Welcometo the Year 5 Parents Meeting Wednesday 9th September 2015

1The Year 5 TeamKaren Young, Leigh-ann Hunter, Dan Kilsby and Jemma Atkins (Maths)Helen Pye Upper School LeaderFirst point of contact

2LITTLE CANADA SNEAK PREVIEW!School Priorities 2014/2015Embed the new curriculum for Years 3, 4 and 5Develop a new assessment system without National Curriculum levels (which are no longer in use) Utilise Parent Voice to inform curriculum and assessment developmentParticipate in the National Challenge Partners Programme to ensure rigorous processes of external self review and evaluationFurther develop our coaching programme for teachers to enable them to share expertise and deliver outstanding teaching Continue to work with parents to reduce % of holidays taken in term time

2015 SATs headlinesReading: 100% level 4 / 64% level 5 / 1% level 6Writing: 96% level 4 / 47% level 5 / 4% level 6GPS: 91% level 4 / 61% level 5 / 3% level 6Maths: 99% level 4 / 53% level 5 / 8% level 6

R,W & M: 95% level 4 ( national: 79%) / 33% level 5 (national 21%)

School Priorities 2015/2016Review and develop the new curriculum for all year groupsReview and embed the new assessment system without National Curriculum levels Prepare teachers and children for the new SATs testing systemContinue to inform parents about the changes and impact of the new curriculum and assessment procedures Extend our participation in the National Challenge Partners Programme to ensure rigorous processes of external self review and opportunities for staff developmentFurther develop our coaching programme for teachers to enable them to share expertise and deliver outstanding teaching

Impact of change A short period of time to close gaps that now exist between the old and new curriculumNew, more challenging SATs testsTeacher assessment will be important during transitionParental support with home learning is going to be very importantTeachers are experienced at assessing children against national curriculum objectives

AttendanceGood news: we have reduced the number of holidays taken in term time thank you!The joint infant and junior panel have a more flexible approach in order to review forms more quickly.Not such good news: sadly both the Infant and Junior schools had parents who were fined during the last academic year.

Standards/AssessmentEffective transition from year fourNew assessment testsTeacher assessmentAssessments are made half termly. Arrange to meet class teacher if you are ever concernedChildren are increasingly involved in the assessment process

Solent Junior School Assessment 2015/2016 DatesActionsWeek Beginning 7th SeptYear 4, 5 and 6 Curriculum EveningsMonday 6th OctAfter schoolReview of childrens work Wednesday 7th & Thursday 8th OctParents EveningFebruary/MarchMaths and English Mid Year ReportsFebruary/March Review of childrens work 3 5 pm and parents eveningMayAssessment weekJulyOpen Afternoon Review childrens work Opportunity to meet your childs new class teacher JulyEnd of Year Reports

School CouncilWe have a very active School Council Current issues: Charities, road safety and playground furniturePlay PalsSenior PupilsHead Boy and Girl

Year 5: National curriculumENGLISHIncrease in focus on spellings, punctuation, grammarIncrease in focus on handwriting/presentation

MATHSIncrease in focus on mental maths/times tablesUsing real life applications in problem solving and reasoningUse more efficient forms of calculations and formal methodsNo longer use calculators in maths

English and Maths classesSet to enable right pace and progress for each individualThese will be reviewed throughout the year and groups will be fluid

MATHS:There are two pairs of parallel groups ENGLISH:There is a group for most able writers and two parallel groups

Maths

TIMES TABLES!ReadingAny book that helps to form a habit of reading, to make reading one of his deep and continuing needs, is good for him. Maya Angelou

Reading records

Every year 5 child will have a Reading Record book

Children are required to complete their own Reading Record, logging each book that they read

New for 2015!

School e-book library service

eBooks can be accessed on tablets, laptops, PCs and phones

Note: not compatible with KindlesPE and GamesClassOutdoor GamesIndoor PE/Dance/Gym5YThursdayTuesday5LHMondayWednesday5KTuesdayFridayPE KIT:Navy/black PE shorts, a plain white T-shirt, change of socks, hair tied back

Trainers (no converse or plimsolls for outdoor)

All jewellery must be removed. If earrings are unable to be removed, they should be covered with surgical tape (provided from home)

Please ensure your childs PE kit remains at school all week.

EarringsKit ALL week 19Home School LearningTASKGIVEN OUTDUE INTIMINGSYEAR 5Spellings Weekly spelling lists Monday Spelling list sent home with childFriday Tested within English lesson

Self directedMaths and English task every week. Thursday Tuesday30 mins per task

Reading - Reading book and reading record book in school and take home each day 1/2 termly genre lists and tasks as pupils come to them in RR bookFirst week back after each half term Self directed LU creative task - once every term, linked to Learning Units Self directedChildren all have access to online sites to support their learning- MyMaths for Maths and Bug Club for English. We may, on occasion, give out homework linked to these sites. If computer access is an issue at home, please let us know, so that we can provide time in school for children to use our laptops to complete homework. Children all have individual logons and passwords.

Home school learning encourages independent learning. Builds upon learning in schoolIs done in partnership with parentsIt can accelerate the rate of progress and consolidate learning. Learning LogsWeekly Maths or English for lower schoolDaily reading, spelling and times tables work. LCWC

20THIS HALF TERMLearning Unit Vikings and Saxons22Dates for your diaryAuthor Visit 16th SeptemberHorrible Histories educational trip 25th SeptemberParents evening: 7th and 8th OctoberFire Services visit 16th NovemberBlue Reef study morning January 2016 (tbc)Astrodome May Bikeability - JuneFort Purbrook - 1St July 2016Sex Educaton: Body changes Summer term

Opportunity to see materials before and discuss with class teachers

23Parent Helpers requiredFancy yourself as Mary Berry or Paul Hollywood?!One afternoon a week

Strong men (and Women)Physical support for erecting/dismantle the marquee at our overnight camp about 1 hour straight after school

Good with a needle and thread?One afternoon a week

How can you be involved?Encourage your child to talk about their learning what have you learnt today?

Support your childs home learning by encouraging a sense of responsibility and independence

Nurture a sense of pride in their work

Discuss your childs targets and successes

Encourage a positive learning routine

25CommunicationWe know that good communication is essential

Feel free to pop in after school (Tues-Fri) or phone to make an appointment

Email addresses have been included in curriculum letters

Parent Voice

Important information will be forwarded by text, please make sure the office have up to date contact details.

26Healthy Snacks and LunchesAcceptable breaktime snacks; fruit, cheese string, meat snack or breakfast bar. No chocolate!

Water bottles should be in school every day

No juices or flavoured water in class

We encourage a healthy balanced lunch, a small chocolate biscuit is permitted, everything in moderation!

Opportunity to see materials before and discuss with class teachers

27THANK YOU