Curriculum Evening Primary 7 Miss Lauren Lyall Miss

Curriculum Evening Primary 7 Miss Lauren Lyall Miss Jennifer Mc. Kay

Term 1 • Reading for enjoyment • IDL topic – Wonder linked to Emotion Works • IDL topic - People in Society – Scottish Government/House Captains • Persuasive Language and Techniques • Classroom ethos and reinforcement of learning powers • P. E. and French specialists

• • • Term 2 IDL topic – Shakespeare Trip – Scottish Parliament and Risk Factory P. E. and French specialists Scottish Country Dancing Cross Class Collaboration – Team Challenges linked to STEM • Personal Project related to learning in school • Transition activity – Science • DHS P 7 Open Evening – Thursday 7 th November 7. 00 pm

Term 3 • • • IDL topic – Musical Enterprise Scottish Literature focus STEM Scots Week w/c 20. 01. 20 Book Week w/c 02. 03. 20 • Transition activities – PE • P. E. And French Specialists

Term 4 • • IDL topic – Personal Project – Pupil choice Author Study P. E and French Specialists HWB - Keeping Myself Safe Primary 7 Camp 11. 05. 20 – 15. 05. 20 Health Week w/c 08. 06. 20 Sports Day 25. 05. 20

Literacy Resources and approaches: - Novel study - Literature Circles - Focus on reading for enjoyment - Focused comprehension: - Prim Ed comprehension - Topic linked reading - Big Writing Programme - Different genres of writing throughout the year, linked to topic as appropriate - SWST and linked spelling lists/Spelling linked to topic - Midlothian Grammar Progression - Digital Literacy

Numeracy & Maths • SEAL – Teaching for understanding – Understanding process as well as ‘getting it right’ • Resources – MUMP – Midlothian Understanding Mathematics Programme – Midlothian problem-solving resources and progression – SEAL resources – concrete materials – Numicon – ICT Activities – to consolidate key learning – Consolidation sheets and textbooks

Transition • • Science lesson with Senior Pupils at DHS PE lessons with Senior Pupils at DHS ASG Camp – Whithaugh Outdoor Centre Numeracy booklets Enhanced transition for relevant pupils Transition visits – June 2018 High School Pupil Support staff will visit King’s Park – Term 4

Visible Learning/Learning Powers • Visible Learning • Informed by research of John Hattie • How we are using it: – Learning Powers – attitudes and dispositions as well as knowledge and skills • E. g. Maths – knowledge and skills to work out ¾ of a quantity, how do you react when given tricky example? • ‘Assessment capable learners’ – Understand purpose of learning and can assess their progress – Use feedback (self, peer, teacher) to

Home Learning • All homework due on Friday unless otherwise stated. • Spelling homework - weekly task from grid • Numeracy – given to support class-work, will include written and mental maths activities, often focused on fluency and consolidation and may not be given every week. Website list will be provided if you wish to do any extra practise at home. • Reading - high expectations for weekly reading time. Encourage reading at home. Reading should be recorded on Reading Record. • Mixed Subject homework task – could cover any area. This could be research on a subject related to our topic work and may not be given every week. • Personal Project - Requirements and deadline will be explained in a separate note. • Although we would like you to support your child with

Seesaw • • What is Seesaw? Seesaw is an exciting new way to share children’s learning and progress! Each child will have their own digital portfolio which can accessed by teachers, pupils and families to record and share what is happening in the classroom. Who can see information on Seesaw? Information shared on Seesaw can only be viewed by approved members of our school community. This includes staff, parents and pupils. Seesaw provides a facility to share journals publically but King’s Park Primary School will not use this and no information will be shared with third parties or on social media. Who verifies what is posted on Seesaw? Class teachers must approve all journal entries and comments posted to pupils. All comments posted by family members are also reviewed and approved. Accessing Seesaw To access Seesaw, download the free ‘Seesaw for Families’ app and use the QR code provided to sign up to your child’s profile.

P 7 Responsibilities • Indoor break and lunch monitors • Door monitors • Tour guides

How you can help • Stay in touch • Ask your child about homework and their learning • Encouraging your child to organise themselves – gets them ready for next year! – Reminding your son/daughter to complete home learning. – Pencil case with pencil, rubber, sharpener, ruler – Water bottle (water only) – Return letters promptly, put money in envelopes (full name, class and amount) – PE kit

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