Welcome to our Y6 Information Evening

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Welcome to our Y6 Information Evening

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Important Diary Dates 2013-2014

11+ Paper 1 - 14th September

11+ Paper 2 – 21st September

SATs Week – 12th -16th May

Y6 Residential Week – 19th-23rd May


Year 6 Staff• Mrs Jayne Watson (6JW) Assistant Head/Year

6/Science• Mrs Theresa Thomas (6TT) Head of Literacy• Mr Peter Grimwood (6PG) Head of ICT

• Mrs Julie Dowsett Teaching Assistant• Mrs Linda Goswell Teaching Assistant• Mrs Susan Chapel Teaching Assistant

Staff who will work in Year 6 to cover PPA:• Mrs K Sutherland Games• Mr Chris Graves (Coach) Games• Mrs Julie Dowsett RE• Mrs Amanda Young French


Secondary School Transfer - September 2013

Application packs were sent out on 11th September

You can apply online at:

www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/schooladmissions

http://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/schooladmissions



www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/schooladmissions

Main featuresProcess

Key DatesContacts

School SearchSchool InformationHelp and Support

http://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/schooladmissions


Secondary School Transfer - September 2013Key Dates 2013-14• 11 September – Application Packs Issued• 14, 21 September – 11+ tests• 11 October – Grammar schools notify parents of 11+ results• 31 October (12 noon) –Applications close • 03 March – Offer of school place posted by LA or view online• 04 March – Grammar schools write to parents• 17 March – Latest date to accept or refuse offer



Experiences and Lessons Learned from previous years:

• Statistics

• Parents

• Roles



In Lincolnshire for the past

few years over 90% of parents

were successful in obtaining a

place for their child at the

school they preferred



Parents• Some had clearly made decisions without taking

advice

• Some failed to grasp the significance of 1st preference and oversubscription

• No preference offered (0.5%) – disappointment and anger



Role of the LA• Co-ordinates the scheme• Communicates directly with parents for application and

offer• Provides information to parents• Allocates best offer and makes offer to parents on behalf

of school• Monitors process to ensure scheme is followed• Advises schools and parents on all aspects of

admissions



Role of Primary Schools

• Distribute information packs

• Update pupil information

• Support/advise you in the process

• Give practical help if needed in completion of application



And finally:• Don’t panic!• Discuss with your child which secondary school they

would like to attend• Visit the schools you are considering applying to• Decide which schools you prefer and read their

admissions policies• Do ask us for advice• Submit your application to the LA before 12 noon

on 31 October• Good luck!


Curriculum

• After SATs, work becomes more project based and children are expected to work independently and collaboratively to research and make decisions about how to present findings

• Literacy framework incorporates all aspects, each unit follows the same pattern, reading → writing → speaking

It looks at all types of text, including ICT texts, and all types of writing

• Maths framework focuses on one aspect at a time and is very much concerned with putting Maths in context


Curriculum

• Science:

Focus is on science in the real world, making links to everyday living. Topics include Electricity, How We See Things, Forces in Action and Changing Materials Healthy living, Micro Organisms

• ICT:

On-going use of ICT across the curriculum plus skills lessons and esafety


Curriculum• History:

Ancient Greece during terms 1 and 2

Britain Since 1930’s during terms 5 and 6• Geography:

Coastlines during terms 3 and 4

Passport to the World throughout the year• Art:

Landscapes during terms 1 and 2

3d textures –coastlines during terms3 and4

Cubism and Futurism during terms 5 and 6


Homework Timetable• Monday English and talk homework • Tuesday Maths• Everyday Reading

30 – 40mins per subject

Reading Logs & Diaries will be checked by staff every Friday


Curriculum EnrichmentSchool Clubs

• Music – Senior choir, orchestra for invited children, guitar group, recorder groups

• Sport - football, netball, cross country, cricket, tennis, athletics, tag rugby

• Drama• Maths Games • Gardening• ICT Club


Curriculum Enrichment Visits and Themed Days

• World War II Day at

Duxford Imperial War Museum• Magistrates’ Court Visits• Greek Day• Church Schools’ Festival• Other opportunities for some children include

Leadership Challenge, Science morning at KGGS

to name but a few!

These do vary from year to year


eSafety

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ResidentialLe Touquet – Opal Coast

19-23rd May 2013

Benefits of a school residential

•Away from home – seeing children in different situations

•Building upon independence and life skills

•Great social/cultural opportunities

•Wonderful memories of the trips

•Positive reward for parents

•Superb educational experience


SATs 2013: 12th - 16th MayNo holidays!

Homework

Targets

Teacher Assessments

How you can help at home


How you can help – before SATs Week

• Discuss the work children are doing at school

• Encourage a range of reading material all year and talk to children about their reading

• Take every opportunity to apply Mathematical skills to everyday situations – shopping, baking, measuring etc


How you can help – SATs Week

• Encourage, be positive, assure children they can only do their best

• Plan for a week free from late nights – aim for a good night’s sleep every night

• Ensure children have a good breakfast each morning (free breakfast provided at school that week!)

• Talk to children each evening and ask how things went


School Website

• To keep up to date on all aspects of the National School log on to:

www.nationaljuniorschool.com • Latest prospectus• Letters home• Spelling links• School newsletters• Useful educational links• Snow closure!• Events Calendar

http://www.nationaljuniorschool.com/


The National Church of England Junior School Year 6 Information Evening

That’s all Folks……

• We hope your children enjoy their final year at the “Nash”

• Do stay on to talk to us

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