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Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa,

Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh Parents’ meetings – Autumn 2016

Year 6

Teachers: Miss Patel & Mrs Jatana PPA Cover: Mr Brandreth

Teaching Assistants: Miss Sidhu & Miss Ladha

Khalsa Primary School

Contents: v  Behaviour Policy v  Topics v  Physical Education (PE) v  RSE - Relationships v  Home Learning v  Water bottles and Fruit v  Home time v  Trips v  Useful Links


Behaviour Policy Children are expected to behave well at all times. n  We believe that our school should be a place where everybody’s

behaviour is kind, considerate and respectful. n  We believe that good behaviour shows that we care about

ourselves, each other and the environment. n  We encourage children to think about their behaviour so that

everyone can work well in a comfortable & happy atmosphere. n  We want our pupils to develop a good understanding of positive

behaviour & recognise that their behaviour has a consequence. n  We want pupils to move towards self-discipline. n  We believe that it’s essential for parents and staff to work in

partnership, to promote positive behaviour.


Behaviour Policy n  To remember the three ‘Golden Rules’ n  To respect everyone n  To exhibit good manners at all times n  To be good listeners – to listen to each other and adults. n  To sit sensibly on the carpet and at tables n  To be patient n  To share resources with each other n  To remain quiet when walking around the school. To remain silent

in the Darbar hall n  To help other children in class n  To develop self-discipline


Behaviour Policy

Rewards

n  Praise n  Stickers

n  Certificates n  Message to parents

n  Sent to another class for praise


Behaviour Policy


Talking Swinging on chair Not focussing Shouting out Not listening

Defiance Being racist Hitting & Bullying Spitting & Swearing Damaging property Malicious lying Serious swearing Physical violence Answering back Threatening

Distracting others Disturbing others Laughing at others Not listening Disrespectful Running in class Pushing in line Scribbling on work Not working

Behaviour Policy


Sit on ‘time out chair’ Sit separately

Time out of class Internal exclusion See deputy / Head teacher External exclusion Call parents Miss an outing Sit in darbar hall to reflect Detention

Time out of class Miss playtime See deputy / Head teacher Sitting on a bench during playtimes Detention

Resourceful, Reasoning, Resilient, Responsible & Reflective

n  Autumn Term n  High standards of learning (New Beginnings) n  We are optimistic about life! (Getting on and falling out) n  Spring Term n  Risk-takers (Going for goals!) n  Self-respect & Self-discipline (Good to be me!) n  Summer Term n  Good social skills & Socially aware (Relationships n  Spiritually aware (Changes)


Reading n  In KS2 we encourage the children to choose their own books to

help them become more responsible for their own learning and develop a real love for reading.

n  Please encourage your child to read at home and ask them questions

- Who is the main character? - Where is the setting? - Why do you like this story? n  Children are allowed to bring in a library book to read at school.

Please remind your child that it’s their responsibility to look after it.


Physical Education / Relationships n  Children are required to have a FULL P.E. kit at school. Children

also need to have tracksuit bottoms in their PE kits and a pair of shorts.

n  PE bags can be taken home on a Friday to be washed but must be brought back on the following Monday.

n  If your child attends a sports club, please ensure that they bring in their PE kit on the following day.

n  Children in years 5 and 6 are allowed to bring in a roll-on deodorant.

n  If your child is unable to do P.E. or unable to go out to play - this must be sent in a written note.

n  Children will be taking part in RSE, discussions about relationships and friendship and how to get on with other people/children.


Home Learning n  ‘Home learning’ will include spellings and a literacy and numeracy

task. n  Please ensure that you regularly check your child’s ‘home learning’

journals to ensure that the homework has been completed. n  It is essential that children read on a daily basis. Please ensure

that you support your child. n  The pack also contains a “Homework Timetable.” This is additional

to the homework that the children will receive. n  Homework will be given out on a Thursday and is expected to be

in on the following Monday.


Year 6 SATs

n  There will be a meeting in November 2016 where we will go through the SATs in detail.

n  Year 6 SATs will take place during the week commencing Monday 8th May 2017.


How can parents help?

n  Attend parents meetings. n  Supporting home learning. n  Children should no be put under too much pressure. n  Ensuring children come to school everyday and on time. n  If your child is unwell please phone the school office with

the child's name, class name and reason for absent, this must then be followed with a note when your child returns back to school.


Water Bottles and Fruit

n  Children are required to bring a water bottle to school which will be kept in the classroom.

n  Children in KS2 do not receive ‘free fruit’. If you would like your child to have fruit during playtime, please provide them with a small amount of fruit in a small box.

n  Please ensure that you label water bottles & fruit boxes n  If your child brings in a packed lunch, then please make sure that

they bring in a separate water bottle & fruit box n  Children in KS2 do not receive ‘free milk’ Parents can contact ‘Cool

Milk’ if they would like their child to have milk at school.


Start of school day and home time Year 6 n  We are encouraging the children to be independent and take more

responsibility. n  The children will be allowed to come in by themselves at the start

of the day. n  At home time, they will be allowed to go into the play area for them

to be collected by their parents. n  If parents want their child to come in by themselves and go to the

pedestrian gate by themselves, they need to send in a written note.



Trips coming up n  Autumn Term - London Wetlands Centre n  British Museum – Workshop n  Summer Term – Residential trip

Kingwood Residential Trip A typical day at Kingswood runs as follows:

• Breakfast is served between 7.30am and 9am • First activities start around 9.30am • 10 minute juice break • Lunch time allocation between 12pm and 2.30pm • A full afternoon of activities • 10 minute juice break • Evening meal time allocation between 5pm and 7pm • Evening entertainment from 8pm followed by hot chocolate (on request) • Lights out by 10.15pm Kingswood will create a programme to meet specific objectives, needs and learning outcomes. • Six activity sessions per full day plus one final evening session • Fully qualified Kingswood activity instructors lead all activities • Students are encouraged and praised during activities but are NEVER forced to take part if they are not

comfortable doing so. While other groups will also be present on centre during our stay, all programmes and activities are

conducted separately, unless otherwise stated.

Useful Links Literacy n  www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/literacy/ n  www.bbc.co.uk/ks2bitesize/ n  www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/interactive/literacy.html n  www.ictgames.com n  www.amblecote.dudley.gov.uk/.../Infant_English_Resources.htm Numeracy n  www.bbc.co.uk/ks2bitesize/numeracy n  www.ictgames.com/resources.html n  www.comberps.newtownards.ni.sch.uk/maths_games_for_ks2.htm n  www.mad4maths.com n  www.mathszone.co.uk Children will also be getting there LGFL (London Grid for Learning) Log In details, which they can use at home to access learning resources


Thank you

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