Believe and achieve Red Hall primary school - PowerPoint Presentation

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Believe and achieve

Red Hall primary school2 – 11 Years

Our

dedicated

team and

wonderful children work together to

‘believe’

they can be successful and

‘achieve

’ high expectations of themselves both academically and socially.

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Purpose of today’s meeting

To celebrate Red Hall Primary School as a place where the child always comes first.

To meet the staff teams, putting a name to the face.

To help you to understand the curriculum that your child will be covering in KS2 and how it is different to KS1.

To understand

how

we teach

in KS2 in

order to cover the requirements of the curriculum.

To identify the key ways in which you can help your child at home and in school.Slide3

Let us introduce ourselves..

Senior Leadership Team

Julie Davidson

Headteacher

Laura Snowdon

Assistant Headteacher

Rob

Goffee

Deputy HeadteacherSlide4

Our school today

Our individuality and ethos - This is What makes us special

Over the last three years the school has worked hard to develop an ethos which puts our children and the

staff’s well-being at the heart of everything that we do. This is what sits at the core of the service we provide at Red

Hall

Primary School.

The

school is on a journey to

improve,

not only

itself, but

the lives of all of its stakeholders, offering them the best opportunities to succeed in the future.

We want our children to have the best possible start in life and go onto achieve well during their ongoing educational life. Slide5

Our school today

Our individuality and ethos - This is What makes us special

Our environment

‘our children feel safe and nurtured’We’ve adopted a neutral and calming working environment across the whole school. This began within our early years who based their work on that of Reggio

Emilia

and this has now spread through the whole

school.

Visitors comment

on how we create a purposeful and relaxing atmosphere throughout.

Many other schools in have begun to adopt a similar approach following visits to Red Hall.

This was our ultimate aim and it

facilitates a safe and nurturing learning environment that allows all of our children to succeed. Slide6

Reflecting

our ethos through the

whole school environment

Neutral is necessary.Neutral colours in our classrooms allow children’s work to stand out. We want the children’s work to draw people into our displays.

Over stimulation from bright colours is avoided.

Organisation is

Key

It

is very important for both adults and children to learn in an organised space.

This

doesn’t mean perfect or pristine but purposeful and functional and clutter free.Slide7

“An environment filled with natural light, order and beauty.”

Reggio EmiliaSlide8

We respect the need for comfort and a place to pause

Quiet Zones around the schoolSlide9

We believe in a ‘Growth Mindset’ and creating a culture of Success

We are developing a Growth Mindset ethos which encourages children to focus on what they can achieve and how they can grow as both learners and human beingsSlide10

Other Achievements

Outstanding 2 Year Old provision

PSHE Quality Mark

PSHE Setting of the YearSainsbury’s School’s Games Gold Award (3 years running)

Young Carer’s Charter Mark

Arts Mark School

Outdoor Learning Silver Award from Woodland Trust

Quality Mark for NQT induction

100% achieving expected standard in Maths 2 years running!

We are a ‘Marvellous Me’ school. Please sign up.Slide11

Let us introduce ourselves..

Key stage 2 team

Miss Snowdon

Year 6 Teacher

Mrs Marshall

Year 3 Teacher

Miss Stannard

Teaching Assistant

Mrs Wetton

Teaching Assistant

Miss Wade

Teaching Assistant

Mr Beadle

Teaching Assistant

Miss Henry

Year 5 Teacher

Mr Goffee

Year 4 TeacherSlide12

Learning in key stage 2

A more detailed curriculum: applying skills

Word problems in mathsBeginning to use paragraphsStage 3, for children at a stage 2 expected level

Support in the class to ensure your child succeedsChallenging the more able with quality feedback in booksAccelerated Reader3, 4 and 8 times tables in preparation for year 4!Spelling has become even more importantMarbles and House Points!Slide13

Our topics

We follow Cornerstones for our topic planning:

Memorable experiencesExpress eventsLinking into LiteracyEncouraging independence

This Year’s Topics:Blue AbyssTribal TalesTremorsTraders and Raiders Slide14

A typical day in year 3

Doors open at 8.45am

Challenges in books to completeAccelerated Reader Quiz!Spelling TestLiteracy LessonBreak at 10.30am

Numeracy LessonLunch at 12pm going into hall with HousesTopic based afternoon starting at 1pm Home at 3.15pm!Slide15

LUNCHTIMES

Lunchtime Club!

Friendship Club!Library!Playground MonitorsAnti-Bullying Team:Mrs MarshallMiss Snowdon

Miss HenryMrs MaddisonActive play, rewards for those who follow the Golden Rules!Slide16

The first few weeks…

You will be invited in to discuss your child’s progress so far in October.

Open door policy, come in any time!

No question too small, no worry worth ignoringYear 3 is the start of something special…Slide17

Other important information

Attendance and Medical Matters

Attendance and punctuality is monitored very closely by a team that meets regularly.You child will be classed as having persistent absence if their attendance drops below 90%.

90% attendance is ½ a day of school missed every week. Over a school year this would be the equivalent of 4 weeks of learning lost. Letters will be sent home and attendance meetings may be arranged with the Head teacher if there is a concern.

If you child is going to be absent we expect you to contact school to explain the reasons why and you may be requested to provide medical evidence

. We can no longer authorise holidays in term time

We employ a PCSO who will make home visits on our behalf should they be needed

We celebrate and reward 100% attendance with a ‘Red Hall Reward’!Slide18

Other important information

Uniform

Children are expected to wear uniform every day. It is compulsory. This gives the children the feeling of belonging and identity within the school.

Uniform consists of:Red Sweatshirt/CardiganBlack/Grey Trousers or SkirtWhite Polo ShirtBlack School Shoes – not trainers.P.E Kit consists of:

White T shirt

Red shorts

Black Plimsolls for indoor use

Trainers for outdoor use

PLEASE PUT NAMES IN CLOTHES, LOST PROPERTY IS ALWAYS AN ISSUE!Slide19

Other important information

School Meals

From September your child may choose to have a packed lunch from home.This should be a healthy meal provided in a clearly named lunch box.

Fizzy drinks and sweets are not allowed.Lunch boxes will be monitored!Slide20

Wellbeing team

Yvonne Watson – Family Support Worker

At Red Hall we understand that many children and families experience difficult times which can make a happy, successful school and home life a struggle. If you have worries or concerns about your child, you can always talk to their class teacher or the Head teacher as they know your child and can work with you to address any issues. However, for whatever reason, you might not feel able to or there may be other problems which parents/carers need some help with

. If that is the case why not arrange to speak to Yvonne Watson our Family Support Worker.

Angela Maddison – Learning Mentor

Angela works within our Little Leaps class every morning but every afternoon her role is to work with children in school who for whatever reason may be having some difficulties which are having an impact on their learning. Angela runs ‘Friendship groups’ at lunchtime, prepares our Year 6 pupils with their teachers for transition, runs ‘All about me’ groups and can work 1:1 with a child if they just need someone to talk to.Slide21

Office care team

Lyndsey Keeley

Office Manager

Lynette Heseltine

School AdministratorSlide22

And finally..

If you feel you have something to contribute make sure you attend our Parent Action Group meetings.

But if

you have any worries or concerns please come in and see a member of staff and we will do our best to help you.

Thank you for coming – any questions ?