Trimley St Martin Primary School Meet the Teacher

Trimley St Martin Primary School Meet the Teacher PLEASE SIGN THE REGISTER Sheeran Class: Mrs Mac. Farlane

What’s this meeting all about? ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ Meet the teacher Timetable Homework P. E. Trips planned-Thorpe Woodlands Expectations- Targets School website 1 of 16

About me… l l l Been Teaching in Trimley St Martin for 7 years. Coordinate Mathematics throughout the school. Responsible for introducing and planning the curriculum. Love teaching children and giving them the confidence to achieve their potential. Trained in Loughborough and Leicester Universities. Lived in The Netherlands aged 15 -21 where my mum still lives. 2 of 16

HIGH EXPECTATIONS In Year 5 1. 2. 3. behaviour- fun but fair Build confidence and independence Have a go 3 of 16

Changes for Sept 16 ¢ New curriculum for mathematics with related homework. Continue behaviour policy Sign Home School Agreement Spelling focus for homework ¢ After school and assembly booster continues ¢ ¢ ¢ 4 of 16

Home School Agreement 4 of 16

The School Home School Agreement We will: Listen to and respond quickly to any concerns your child or parent / carer may have Provide a safe, caring environment for your child to learn in Maintain a balanced curriculum which meets the individual needs of your child Set, mark and monitor homework and 5 x weekly reading activity and send home regular Progress Charts to show the progress your child is making at TSM Arrange opportunities formal consultations (Parents Evenings), informal progress meetings if required and times to discuss concerns or issues parents and children may have Promote high standards of work and behaviour, and provide clear guidelines for students and parents Ensure your child is given every opportunity to achieve their full potential as a valued member of the school community Keep parents informed about school-activities and events through monthly newsletters, half term curriculum overviews, text and email messaging and via the website blog or web pages. Be open and welcoming at all times Provide an incentive for Parents to register, if eligible for Free School meals, to trigger

Home School Agreement The Parent/Guardian I will: Ensure that my child comes to school regularly, on time, properly dressed and properly equipped Inform the school about concerns that you have that is affecting your child’s work / behaviour / self-esteem / well being Support the school in its policies and procedures as fully as possible Support my child with his/her homework and home learning opportunities and ensure my child completes his/her homework on time Attend all parents’ evenings and discussions about your child’s progress AND reschedule if unable to attend Support the school with any disciplinary sanctions Support my child in responding positively to the general expectations and regulations of the school Maintain an active interest in all aspects of your child’s life a Trimley St Martin Register my details promptly, if they meet the criteria, to trigger additional funding for the school

Home School Agreement The Student (KS 2) I will: Have a positive attitude and participate fully in school at all times Attend school regularly and on time and with any necessary equipment Wear the correct school uniform and be tidy in appearance Do all my class work and homework on time and to the best of my ability Be polite, kind and helpful to others Take care of the school environment Tell a member of staff if I have any worries or concerns Behave in a manner which is respectful to people and property both inside and outside school Observe the school’s rules and expectations

Home School Agreement PLEASE SIGN BEFORE YOU LEAVE…

BOOSTERS Don’t panic!

HOMEWORK l Reading 5 x per week l Mathematics homework related to weeks learningin on a weds out on a Thurs l Spelling / punctuation / grammar homework Will be a list of weekly spellings to learn and grammar activity sheet. l 4 of 16

Year 5 Curriculum Overview – Autumn Term 1 T TOPIC History Geography Science A local history study. The Local Area Out of This World The Local Area Describe how Britain was ruled in Anglo-Saxon times. Describe appearance of Anglo- Saxons men and women. Identify the main areas of Britain where the Anglo. Saxons settled. This unit is a ‘focused enquiry, ’ covering the use of technology in the local area. The focus for this topic is a snap shot of space, planets and floating galaxies. Guided walk along Felixstowe sea front noting local features and their effect on local residents. A possible trip to Sutton Hoo next year so new trip this year. Computing We are gamers-SCRATCH The pupils plan their own simple computer game. Designing their own characters and backgrounds. Then create a working prototype which they develop further based on feedback they receive. Religious Education. Music CHRISTIANITY – Gospel/ Testament This unit looks at the life of Jesus. Why he was a good teacher and the main events of his life. Then listing the ten most important events. ‘Don’t Stop Believin’ A local resident This music unit looks at the style of Rock music. It considers cover versions, 80 s music, literacy links, analysing performance. Pupils will talk to a local historian about the local area and it’s history. Career Link Visitor Suffolk Tourist Board Pupils will meet various people who work in the local area consider their careers and ways in which they serve the local community.

L Curriculum Overview – Autumn Term 1 M Poetry- Style Information Text Imaginary Stories. LITERA Reading CY of morphology & etymology when • Apply knowledge reading new words • Reading & discuss a broad range of genres & texts • Identifying & discussing themes • Make recommendations to others • Learn poetry by heart • Draw inference & make predictions • Discuss authors’ use of language • Retrieve & present information from non-fiction texts. • Formal presentations & debates Writing • Secure spelling, inc. homophones, prefixes, silent letters, etc. • Use a thesaurus • Legible, fluent handwriting • Plan writing to suit audience & purpose • Develop character, setting and atmosphere in narrative • Use organisational & presentational features • Use consistent appropriate tense • Proof-reading Perform own compositions Grammar • Use expanded noun phrases • Use modal & passive verbs • Use relative clauses • Use commas for clauses • Use brackets, dashes & commas for parenthesis Speaking & Listening • Give well-structured explanations • Command of Standard English • Consider & evaluate different viewpoints • Use appropriate register MATHEMATI CS Number/Calculation • Secure place value to 1, 000 • Use negative whole numbers in context • Use Roman numerals to 1000 (M) • Use standard written methods for all four operations • Confidently add & subtract mentally • Use vocabulary of prime, factor & multiple • Multiply & divide by powers of ten • Use square and cube numbers Geometry & Measures • Convert between different units • Calculate perimeter of composite shapes & area of rectangles • Estimate volume & capacity • Identify 3 -d shapes • Measure & identify angles • Understand regular polygons • Reflect & translate shapes • Data • Interpret tables & line graphs • Solve questions about line graphs Fractions • Compare & order fractions • Add & subtract fractions with common denominators, with mixed numbers. • Multiply fractions by units • Write decimals as fractions • Order & round decimal numbers • Link percentages to fractions & decimals

Behaviour Policy ¢ Key Points: Exchange classes l More clarity on Red and Amber behaviour l Time to think sheets used to help pupils calm down, consider their actions and decide what went wrong and how they can make it better. l

Safeguarding children is everybody's business! Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) Mrs Ross Head teacher It is your DUTY to report any concerns that you have about a child. Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) Mrs Matthews Governors Responsible for Safeguarding Mr David Kemp Mrs Alicia Mann Chair of Governors Safeguarding Governor

Safeguarding children is everybody's business! We all share responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, whether as a parent or family member, a friend or neighbour, an employer, or as a paid or voluntary worker. All members of the Trimley St Martin community can help to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people if we are all mindful of the children’s needs and willing and able to act if we have concerns. Definition of safeguarding In its simplest terms ' safeguarding' can be defined as 'keeping children safe from harm, such as illness, abuse or injury'. At Trimley St Martin, we are committed to ensuring that; • Everybody working with children, young people and their families take all reasonable measures to ensure that the risks of harm to children's welfare minimised, and • When there are concerns about children and young people's welfare, we take all appropriate actions to address those concerns, working to agreed local policies and procedures in full partnership with other local agencies.

Weekly Timetable Facts about teaching arrangements in this class: l Homework is given out on a Thursday. Mathematics and Literacy- both completed in a book. l Handed in the following Wednesday. l Reading homework Diary is handed in on a Monday. l After school Booster is on Thursday – different children invited each term. 5 of 16

P. E. Kit needed in school on… (1)Wednesday And Thursday Sheeran class will go swimming to the Leisure Centre next term. ( Spring Term after Christmas). 12 of 16

Any questions? 16 of 16