Dedworth Middle School Parent Information Evening Year 5

Dedworth Middle School Parent Information Evening Year 5 & 6 2019 -2020 working together. . . making a difference

Welcome and introductions � Welcome � Staff introductions ◦ Head of KS 2 – Mr Little ◦ Head of Year 5 – Miss Spicer ◦ Head of Year 6 – Mr Parkin � Aims of the evening ◦ Meet teachers ◦ Curriculum & Timetable ◦ Pastoral Support

Entry in Year 5 � Formal transition meetings with Year 4 teachers � Access to Phonics score, KS 1 SATs scores and end of Year 4 teacher assessment � Baseline testing in Year 5 using STAR reading, CAT 4 testing, teacher assessment � Age related expectations � Progress against the curriculum

Core Curriculum � Core subjects: � English � Reading � Mathematics

English � Reading ◦ ◦ � Writing ◦ ◦ ◦ � Range of genres Class comprehension teaching RIC – Retrieve, infer, choice Homework Big Write Grammar focus Range of genres Handwriting Homework GPS (Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling) ◦ Word, sentence, text and punctuation ◦ Homework

STAR Reader and Accelerated Reader � Take the test � Issued � Read a book level a book � Complete a quiz

KS 2 Book Log

Accelerated Reader Prizes 10 • Badge 25 • Bookmark 50 • Reading Light 60 • Book Journal

Mathematics � Year 5 – pupils will be taught by their tutors � Year 6 – pupils will stay with their tutors unless they are in a focus group � Homework; one sheet per week – set and due on Friday and daily practice of the times tables � Timestables Rockstars

SATS – Year 6 � To support pupils at home we have a special deal with CGP and are able to obtain SATS revision material at a special price. When the letters come home please return them by the due date

Foundation Subjects � Science “Off With Her Head!” � History ILP Focus History � Geography English � Art/DT Biographies, Newspaper reports, Dialogue History The Tudors � Computing Art & Design Portraits, Sketching, 3 D modelling � RE/PSHE Computing � P. E Research, Data Handling, Presentation Geography Historic maps, reading map skills Music Tudor Music, Composition PE Tudor Dance PSHE Rules & Consequences � Music

Trips and other activities � TBC as the year progresses

Rewards/Sanctions � Traffic light system - start every day fresh - earn points by moving up the traffic light steps - recorded on SIMs and awarded when certain amount of points is reached � Sanctions - missed break or lunch time - after school detention - report cards

Be kind Be Ready Be Safe

Behaviour for learning lead Mr O’Donnell Pastoral Assistant Head Mr Bingham PLC Nurture room Miss Jerrard KS 2 Heads of year Miss Spicer (Year 5) Mr Parkin (Year 6) Tutors KS 3 Heads of year Mrs Oates (Year 7) Mrs Masters (Year 8) Tutors Mrs Windsor

Uniform � Black school shoes (Not black trainers) � Trainers are not permitted for school wear during lessons other than PE. � Fashions which are unsuitable for school uniform are not allowed e. g. extreme hairstyles and experimentations with hair colours. (if in doubt don’t do it) � With the exception of watches and one pair of studs in the lobe only, jewellery is not permitted.

Attitude to learning progress 1 • Outstanding 2 • Good 3 • Inconsistent 4 • Unacceptable

Sanctions Rewards Achievement house points Behaviour house points detention Bronze, Gold and Platinum certificates Post cards

Homework 20 minutes reading per day with the Reading Record to be signed by an adult Ø Writing and GPS task Ø Maths task Ø Ø These will be handed out on Friday and due back in the following Friday.

Dates for your diaries � Parents evening 1: Week beginning 11 th November � Parents evening 2: Year 5 10 th February, Year 6 3 rd February � Year 6 SATs Preparation evening: Week commencing 2 nd March � SATs Week: Monday 11 th May

Safeguarding Dedworth Middle School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. � � � This means that we have a Child Protection Policy and procedures in place. All staff (Teachers, Learning Support Assistants, Supply and Lunchtime Staff, Office Staff, Site Manager, Volunteers, Students and Governors) are made aware of these procedures. Parents and carers are very welcome to read the Policy on request or via our Website. Sometimes we may need to share information and work in partnership with other agencies when there are concerns about a child’s welfare. We will ensure that our concerns about our pupils are discussed with his/her parents/carers first unless we have reason to believe that such a move would be contrary to the child’s welfare. Our Designated Safeguarding Lead (Mrs North).

E-safety � � � Due to an increase in technology and social media sites, there has been an increase in incidents being raised often starting outside of school, but unfortunately brought into school. As parents we ask that you support the school, by monitoring your child's internet usage and content (sending and receiving). Please be aware there age limits of lots of social media sites, which are not often highlighted when signing up. At DMS we run numerous e-safety assemblies and in house ASPIRE sessions to promote the positive uses of the internet and how/what to avoid on the internet – focus, keeping children safe. Phones that are brought into school must be handed into the school office at 8. 30 where they will be kept safely until the end of the day. Children are not allowed to use mobile phones during school time.

Really useful websites � The DMS website is full of subject links and applications to view and download which will support home learning and academic progression. � This is constantly being updated and some applications are live.

Who to contact � First point of call should always be your child’s form tutor. �A good parent/tutor relationship benefits your child so please don’t hesitate to talk to them.

How can parents help? � Encourage your child to read everyday and sign their reading record. � Look for opportunities to read to and with your child. � Discussions (Speaking and Listening), talk to them about their day. � Support your child with their homework. � Encourage them to find and use new vocabulary. � Encourage your child to write as much as possible e. g. diary, letters to friends and family.

Organisation v Uniform v Shirt – Must be named and Tie, no polo shirts v Hair tied up – blue, black or white bands only and no fashion/oversized bows. v PE and Games kits must be named, please provide correct kit v No earrings allowed during PE / Games

SEN – Special Educational Needs � Mrs Mitchell � Works � If Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday you feel your child needs extra support go to their form tutor first, explain what your concerns are and they will then pass the information onto Mrs Mitchell where a meeting with herself and the form tutor will be organised. � If your child already has a diagnosis please provide the school with relevant documentation. � Please keep the school informed so there is always a good level of communication as this supports the work that goes on within school.

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