DESS Curriculum Information Evening 2015-16 Welcome to Year 1!
DESS Curriculum Information Evening 2015-16 Welcome to Year 2!
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DESS Curriculum Information Evening
2015-16Welcome to Year 2!
The Team:
Miss Brake and Mrs Vipond – 2 OrangeMiss Marmont and Mrs Wright – 2 YellowMrs Masters and Mrs Jenkin – 2 GreenMiss Dodd and Mrs Khan – 2 BlueMiss Powell and Mrs Bryant – 2 RedMrs Edwards – Learning Support Teacher And YOU!
Mr Waseem (Head + Y2+ Arabic A)
Mr Ibrahim (Y4)Mr Wael (Y5)
Mr Alaa (Y3)Ms Kulsoom (Y1)
Mrs Elham (Y6 + FS)
Mrs Hooda (LSA)
Teaching and Learning in Arabic
New premises – Come and see!Information on the websiteWebsite is being built - bare with usAdvance notice:How to help my child with Arabic – Coffee
Morning on 8th of October 2015 @ 8:00 am in French room (specialist corridor, block 5/6)
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DESS Plus!
Wow! and
EnrichmentKey
themes and
concepts
Real life context
taking into account
where we are
Discreet teaching (PSHE)
Specialist Lessons (Music,
P.E, Arabic, French)
Learning Skills
Curriculum
What will the lessons look like?
“Tell me and I’ll forget, show me and I’ll remember, involve me
and I’ll understand” - Benjamin Franklin
Move away from traditional chalk and talk style to:
• Active• Engaging• Challenging
Learning Skills
5 Rs ReadinessReflectivenessRememberingResilienceResourcefulness
• Listening skills• Speaking skills
• Presentation skills• Group Work• Research skills• Dare to be Different
Home LearningMoved away from ‘Traditional
style’ homework.Supports creativity and children’s
preferred learning styles.__ tasks per ___ weeks, in Home
Learning Books.Spelling as a separate task, in a
separate book. 10 words per week.
Numeracy passport – coming soon!
What does it look like?
Year 2 Procedures• Information about when specialist equipment is needed can be found in the new home-school communication book.•Beginning and end of day routines.Assessments: Ongoing throughout the yearReading, writing (including spelling) and Numeracy
How you can help?
Punctuality and latesAttendanceReady to learn – breakfast!
Increased independenceIncreased self awareness
How can you help at home?Sign the diary dailyAssist with Home LearningRegularly practise Multiplication
Tables (counting) and Numeracy Passport
Monitor progressReading regularly (comprehension as
well as mechanics!)
Ask your child questions:
• What have you learnt?• What did you find difficult / easy
today?• How do you know?• What would help you get better?• When could you do this?• Is there anyone or anything that
could help you?• What are your targets?• How will you ensure you meet these
targets?
CommunicationDESS Communicator (2-3 weekly
letters)Daily diary*New* website!Coffee MorningsParents’ eveningReports
Parent Volunteers!
Any questions?