Welcome to 4T!

Thursday 29th August 2013

Previously… • I taught in Taipei European School

for 3 years in Year 1, 2 and Reception classes. I was Key Stage 1 Co-ordinator.

• Prior to that I taught Richmond UK as a year 2 teacher.

• This is my 12th year at Patana!• Assistant Head of Year,

Mathematics Co-ordinator, Head of Curriculum, Class Teacher.

I live with my husband, Brad, daughter Matilda and dog Oscar.

A little about me…

I come from England, but have lived in Hong Kong and Taiwan prior to moving to Thailand.

and the rest…

• Pre Tilly I used to do adventure races with my husband, rock climb and run. I ran 2 marathons!

• I love spending time with Tilly, going to Little Gym, swimming or just painting and playing with her toys.

• Travelling and exploring new places• Watching films • Relaxing with a nice foot massage.

Class 4T Organisation

• Morning routine• Home Learning• Reading books/library• Post boxes• Trays & Lockers • Classroom equipment• Flexible Groups – collaborative learning• Developing independence as a learner

Teaching Methods• Range according to the needs of the children…

varies depending on the child and the situation…flexibility

• Differentiation• Use of ICT• Extending and supporting• Targets• IB Learner Profile• Encouragement and independence. PRAISE.• Talking Partners / Assessment for Learning• Praise Postcards

Timetable

Positive Discipline• Reward Time• Sanctions

Home Learning – Support and consolidate

• Home learning designed to prepare for, reinforce and extend learning that has taken place in class. 

• Balance of Mathematics tasks, multiplication tables practice and spelling tasks. In addition, a project will be set in Week 3 to be completed over the term. This will include Literacy tasks related to our learning theme.

• The expectation is that children spend no longer than 25 minutes on an activity.

• We also expect the children to read for at least 15 minutes every night

• Your help is needed please….engage and monitor• Check the 4T class blog

How can we help at home?• Encourage your child to:• Organise themselves on a daily basis (letters,

PE kit etc...)• Check their personal emails regularly• Set up a desk or study area• Start home learning on their own• See if they can solve their own problems• Be inquisitive• Explore their interests

How can we help at home?• Use the internet, books, people as sources to

broaden their knowledge and understanding• Have family discussions/debates• Listen to and read the news (BBC Newsround

website)• Read daily – model good reading and engage

with them about the text – e.g. ask questions about the story/characters/plot/setting

• Play mental maths games• Solve real-life money problems • Access Link and Learn/relevant computer

games

‘Balance’

Final thoughts…

• Breakfast

• Snack Bar (healthy snack)

• Lunchtime (balanced lunch)

• Name on PE kits and hats!

Communication and Contact

• Email - clto@patana.ac.th• Y4T blog and Y4 home page• Year 4 team: 0-2785-2200 ext. 2274• Newsletter • Class parents• 3-way conferences• Personal appointments• Personal Information – please keep all your

information up to date via the Parents’ Gateway.

4T Thunderbolts!

Any questions?