Transition Meeting

Welcome

‘Working Together Achieving Success’

Mission StatementAt Shinfield St Mary’s we seek to develop a love of learning.For our children, this encompasses academic, moral, social,physical and spiritual development.

We believe everyone is precious in the sight of God and we value the individual gifts brought by each and every member ofour community.

We aim to forge strong links with our families and the wider world

and we endeavour to offer an educational experience whichwill prepare our children to thrive in the changing world in whichwe live.

2/7/13 11.15am Year 3 teachers to visit the Infant School to introduce themselves to the children. 11.45 am that same day (with Mrs Turner and support staff covering classes) for Year 2 and Year 3 teachers to liaise and share information on the children.

4/7/13 10.45am Yr 2 invited to playtime at Junior School

4/7/13 7.00pm Evening transition meeting at Junior School for parents of all current Year 2 children.

9/7/13 9.30am to 1.15pm Year 2 children to be taken over by Year 2 staff and left to visit new classrooms, meet new teachers and support assistants in Junior School for a whole morning. Children to stay for lunch and then watch dress rehearsal of play in afternoon – rest of Infant school also to come and watch. Year 5/6 helpers to help reinforce what to do if you get lost, fall over, can’t find a friend etc. Children who have free school meals or who want to try out the school meals, could do so. Dinner money, packed lunches and water bottles to be taken over. Those who are not going to that Junior School will stay and help in the Infant School in the morning. Welcome letters to be given out from teachers about groupings.

At beginning of Autumn term 2013 Arrange time for a couple of ‘feedback’ meetings, one early in the Autumn Term- year 2 staff

Key Information• Contents of Transition pack• Staffing, classrooms and team, organisation• Uniform• Typical Day • Break and lunch time • Equipment needed• Reading and Home learning• Communication-parents evening, curriculum • End of the day procedures• Expectations, rewards and sanctions• Home /school agreement• Absences/medicines• How can you help?

PRIVACY NOTICE PARENT SUPPORT ADVISER PARENT TEACHERS ASSOCIATION UNIFORM ORDER FORM INFECTIOUS ILLNESSES SCHOOL NURSE HEADLICE FREE SCHOOL MEALS & APPLICATION FORM HEALTHY LUNCH BOXES SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN BREAKFAST CLUB AFTER SCHOOL CLUB SHINFIELD ST MARY’S JUNIOR SCHOOL FLYER SHINFIELD ST MARY’S JUNIOR SCHOOL PROSPECTUS CONSENT FORM FOR PHOTOGRAPHIC USE REGISTRATION FORM BEHAVIOUR AND DISCIPLINE POLICY ATTENDANCE POLICY HOME SCHOOL AGREEMENT GIFTED & TALENTED TERM DATES: ACADEMIC YEAR 2013-14

Key information Lisa Ward- Parent Support AdvisorStaffing Team Year 3/4:Teachers:• Alison Pill/Miss Heather Greer-Robins• Miss Bullen-Blackbirds• Mr Lappin-SparrowsTA’s:Location• 2 classrooms in current year 3 area and

current year 4 classroom

Organisation 3 mixed ability registration groups with year 3 and

4 children with one teacher responsible for them Consultation with year 2 and current year 3 staff

for groupings Ability grouping for maths ( flexible to needs of

children) Phonic groups- move to another teacher within

school Year groups for music (year 4-guitars- Berkshire

Maestros) and french/PSHE Some assemblies-together Trips- 3 classes will go together Team

Uniform• Everything clearly labelled • Ensure children wear correct uniform- Home/ School

agreement• Black school shoes (not trainers)/ VANS/no trainers• PE kit: navy blue t shirt and white shorts• No Jewellery- other than watch and small pair of plain stud

earrings.• No nail polish please• Correct hair band colour• All jewellery must be removed for PE (please send in

surgical tape to cover earrings if they can’t be taken out)• Named PE bag- available from school• Book Bag

PE KIT

Typical Day

• Breakfast Club from 7.30 am• Children allowed in playground at 8.45am• School day begins -8.55am• Registration -9.00am followed by Assembly • 9.30-Phonics• 9.45- Lesson 1• Break -10.45am-11.00am• Lessons 2 and 3 -10.45-12.30pm• Lunch -12.30pm-1.30pm ( 1.25-5 minute whistle)• Afternoon sessions -1.30-3.30pm• End of school day -3.30pm• After School Club or clubs

Break and Lunch time

Break time-Healthy snack e.g. FruitSchool sells fruit for 20p

Lunch timeMenu given in advance- discuss with children( Price - )Order during registration timePayment-new caterersPacked lunch outside when warm

Equipment Needed

• Small simple pencil case • HB pencils• Eraser• Barrel pencil sharpener (that collects

shavings)• Book Bag• PE brought in on Monday

All labelled please

Reading and Homework (Home learning)

• Reading record book/Homework diary• Homework • Reading each night, spellings, maths,

literacy-preparation for big write, topic • Guided reading and individual readers• Library books• Topic letter- beginning of term• Parental involvement• Homework Club

Communication with parents/School events

Office/letter/appointment after school• Reading record book/homework diary• Parents evenings /targets• Topic letters• Emails/ parent mail/text• Learning Platform• Medical forms• Reports• PTA• School events• Website shinfieldschools.co.uk

End of the Day procedures

• Children are not handed over to parents• We encourage greater independence• Communication is vital- if you are not

picking your child up-let Sally know

General Information

General Expectations• Higher expectations and greater independence• Work together in partnership to develop personal

organisationRewards and Sanctions• Shinfield Stars• Awards and certificates• Behaviour ( See policy)Home /School agreementAbsences and punctualityMedicines Bikes/scooters- helmet/lock/protocol

How can you help?

• Communication-letter/email/reading record/Homework diary

• Support child with homework-reading, spelling and maths

• Talk to children about their day• Support school events-PTA • Assemblies and social events• Support school policies e.g. uniform• Ensure children are prepared for school• Helping in school e.g. reading,library, trips• Governors

Other Support in school

School Nurse-Tel 0118 9495055

Lisa Ward-Parent Support Advisor for infant and Junior School 07789480521

Melanie Dalziel-Extended Services Co-ordinator for the Shinfield area. Mobile No: 07795316208MDalziel@shinfield.wokingham.sch.uk

Any Questions?

Thank you for coming

We look forward to welcoming you and your child when you join us on Wednesday 4th September 2013