Model Primary School Curriculum Meetings Introduction Importance of

Model Primary School Curriculum Meetings

Introduction Importance of good working relationships. Building on suggestions from questionnaire.

Parent Survey 2019 -2022 Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don’t know Total % in agreement Total % who Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 My child is happy at school My child feels safe My child makes good progress My child is well looked after My child gets on well with children from other backgrounds 55% 69% 56% 67% 69% 40% 27% 38% 29% 31% 5% 2% 4% 0% 0% 0% 2% 4% 0% 95% 96% 94% 96% 100% 5% 4% 6% 0% 0% 6 My child receives appropriate homework 49% 44% 7% 0% 0% 93% 7% 7 The school makes sure the pupils are well behaved 53% 27% 9% 2% 9% 80% 11% (9%) 8 The school deals effectively with bullying 38% 31% 7% 4% 20% 69% 11% (20%) 9 The school is well led and managed 59% 30% 0% 0% 11% 87% (11%) 10 The school is welcoming and pleasant to visit 62% 38% 0% 0% 0% 100% 0% 11 The school responds well to concerns 48% 34% 11% 0% 7% 82% 11% (7%) 12 I receive valuable information about my child’s progress 52% 42 % 4% 0% 2% 96% 4% 13 There is a good range of clubs for my child to enjoy 52% 4% 0% 2% 94% 4% (2%) 14 The school has a good reputation in the local community 52% 22% 11% 0% 11% 74% 11% (11%) 15 Would you recommend The Model to other parents? 60% 25% 5% 0% 10% 85% 5% (10%)

What you said we did well • The good nature of teacher and pupil relationships. • It's a very understanding school with great teachers who make the children very comfortable in their surroundings. • It is also very good with children with different needs and works along side the parents every day. • Location and SEN unit staff. • Multi - cultural, teachers and Principal have time to listen to your concerns. • Relaxed. Diversity. Honest.

What you said we do well • Inclusiveness approachability • Integrated school, children are welcomed, educational progress has been good throughout primary one and nursery. • Sudden change in teacher very recently has been managed well and my child has changed in a positive way since the change. • The overall regard for everyone’s individuality, religion, culture and disability. The recent Showtime was a great example of this overall inclusion. • Inclusive in nature, close knit and positive. Children are encouraged to be the best they can be. Small school as a whole meaning children receive more attention especially if they have additional needs. • Children with additional needs are integrated into classes meaning those without additional needs learn that other children sometimes learn differently. • Integration

What you said we did well • As a parent of two children at the school I feel that the school staff are very helpful and do their upmost for all the pupils. • I regularly use the rainbow club which is also great. • The dedication of all staff towards assisting the children develop in the way they understand. The friendliness of all staff. • The school has a warm welcome and very appreciated of being blessed to be the part of your child’s learning. • Teachers speak of enthusiasm about the children which makes it on a very personal as well as a professional of teaching. Holistic approach taken towards my children’s development. • It is welcoming and has families from all backgrounds, building my child's open mindedness and empathy.

What you said we did well • Welcoming atmosphere and warm staff. • Cultural diversity • The school has a strong multicultural background. Many teachers adapt well to a wide range of student behaviours and backgrounds. • It is a friendly environment and the children are taught efficiently. • Diversity and inclusiveness of the school. • It's good communication • Good communication.

What you said we did well • It a great wee school, teachers are lovely and my kids are thriving. • My child seems happy at the school. • The school has a strong multicultural background. Many teachers adapt well to a wide range of student behaviours and backgrounds. • It is a friendly environment and the children are taught efficiently in academic studies. • Diversity. • There a number of very friendly and welcoming staff. Aine in the office is great with parents and the children. • The Nursery is so warm and welcoming and the staff there are fantastic with the children. The support staff in the school are especially welcoming. The location of the school is great for working parents. • The diversity of the school. • Excellent staff go over and beyond help parents.

How we should develop over the next three years • Just the school building The building definitely needs development. • More after school clubs choices for the older children. At the minute it's limited in comparison to younger years in the school with a distinct lack of creative clubs. • I would like the school to have the necessary physical enhancements to the old school building. The school building requires a lot of repair, the EA needs to prioritise financial support to the school to address repairs. Needs a lick of paint and the girls toilets need fixed up I would like to see the school get a new purpose built sports hall. To get more funding from government don't think they get enough. • Much needed repairs and maintenance carried out as its not fair on the pupils. really hope Stormont gets up and running so the Model gets the much needed funding it so deserves.

How we should develop over the next three years • I feel that at times my child could be pushed a little more from an academic perspective • More understanding of ASD in girls and how they mask in the school environment. Help with recognising depression and anxiety in pupils • Maybe more than 1 parent teacher meeting a year Increase transfer test prep in P 6 and P 7 and more related homework. • Keep up the after schools service, would love to see more arts being incorporated into school day, keep the focus on being kind and very much against bullying and isolation.

• Mrs. Mmmm How Children’s Learning is supported in the Primary School?

Expectations and Routines Inform the Office: Change of circumstances • Medical information • Address • Contact details Inform the class teacher: • • Parental responsibility Collection detailsfor • Attendance and Absence notes (Miss Out, Miss school Campaign) • Punctuality • School App mation for the Office: Medical information Change of circumstances

Behaviour and Expectations 1. Code of Conduct 2. Class Rules 3. Parental Access to School 4. Meetings/Discussions with Teachers 5. Child Protection 6. Anti Bullying Policy(New legislation)

Things you will need for P 1 & P 2 • • • A school bag to hold reading folder/homework folder/letters Pencil case with writing pencil, colouring pencils and a glue stick A named PE bag with plimsolls, change of underwear and socks A box of tissues and packet of wipes for the classroom. A bottle of water A named coat or suncream applied on sunny days. A healthy mid-morning snack Mon-Thurs Snack money – £ 2 each month Rainbow Club/After School Clubs

Homework Routines Our Homework Schedule (P 1) Library Book Sent home on a Monday Return on a Thursday Written Homework Sent out on a Thursday Return on a Monday Reading Guided reading will begin in the next few weeks. Your child will get a picture book each Tuesday and Wednesday. Please take time to talk through this book with your child and send it back to school the next morning to be changed. They will begin Oxford Tree Reading books after half term. Please support your child in their homework without doing it for them! A home-school link book will be sent home each Thursday to let you know some of the main learning we are covering that week.

Homework Routines Our Homework Schedule (P 2) Library Book Sent home on a Monday Return on a Friday Written Homework Sent out on a Thursday Return on a Monday Reading Your child will be placed in a reading group with reading being set once a week. Reading homework includes: - Reading practice every night – 5 mins - Keyword practice every night – 5 mins - 2 worksheets to accompany reading book. These should be stuck into the ‘reading activities’ book Please support your child in their homework without doing it for them! A home-school link book will be sent home each Thursday to let you know some of the main learning we are covering that week.

Planning, Monitoring and Evaluating • Planning • Marking • Observations • Books home termly • Parent meeting • End of year report

Curriculum Information Ref Website • Literacy • Numeracy-Mathletics • World Around Us • ICT ……and full access to NI Curriculum

Internet Safety Screen Time Internet “There is no app to replace your lap” Please be aware of when your child is using the internet. It is your job to police what your child is doing on their tablet/laptop/computer. We discuss and display e-safety rules in the corridor and classroom. Mobile phones These are not permitted in school

Class Trips • Consent form • Topic related throughout the year • Walks • Cinema Trip – Christmas • End of Year Trip

Model Primary School Parental Information Meeting