About
our School
About
our School
Welcome
Fáilte- Gooday- Shagotom-Wanjiku-Croeso
May I take this
opportunity to welcome you to our community and to thank you for choosing The
Federation of St. Elphege's Catholic Schools .
We are a school of approximately 450 pupils and provide education for children
from the age of three to eleven.
The school opened in 1969 and recently celebrated its 40th Anniversary. It is
a successful and inclusive school. The Infants and Junior schools federated
in September 2006.
At the heart of our school life and curriculum is our Mission Statement. It
colours all our aims and is reflected in the day-to-day running of our school.
My staff and the Chairman of Governors, Mr Tom Tamplin and the governing body
of the school look forward to meeting you.
If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to ring our school
office.
Frances Hawkes
Head teacher
You can find us at : The Federation of St. Elphege's Catholic Schools, Mollison Drive, Wallington, Surrey. SM6 9HY
Tel : 0208 669 6306 Infants ..........Fax : 0208 773 9789
E mail : stelphegesinfants@suttonlea.org
CHILDRENS CODE OF CONDUCT
Below you will find our Code of Conduct for children in school. Each class has
their own set of rules and these are for our whole school. Please will you read
and discuss them with your child and return the slip below to the class teacher.
In our school we will try, with the help of the Holy Spirit, to follow the way of Jesus to love God Our Father and to love and respect each other. Our childrens' code to help us means:
(1) It is my right not to be hurt by fighting,
kicking or in rough play.
(2) It is my responsibility to be kind and caring to others.
(3) It is my right for adults and children
to listen to me.
(4) It is my responsibility to listen to others.
(5) It is my right to enjoy all that school
provides in work and play and that my parents will help me.
(6) It is my responsibility to be on time for school and to take care of books
and equipment.
(7) It is my right to have a safe place
to keep my clothes and books.
(8) It is my responsibility to be tidy with my property and careful with others.
(9) It is my right to be loved and respected
because I am important.
(10) It is my responsibility to respect other people and to show my concern
for them.
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I have read and discussed the code of conduct with my child
........................................ and will do my best to co-operate with the school as part of the school contract.
Signed____________________________________
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
SCHOOL HOURS
Infants. The school is open each day between 8.45 am -3.20 pm, 2.30pm on Friday.
The dinner break is between 12.00 and 1.00 for Reception - Y2. The children
are cared for during the break by 5 supervisors. Reception use their playground
and have packed lunch together in Bluebirds classroom.
Nursery class. This is open for part-time
pupils in either morning, afternoon or 2 and a half full days either at the
beginning or end of the week.
Morning session: 9am - 11.30 am
Afternoon session: 12.45 - 3.15 pm
PLEASE BE PROMPT
SCHOOL
School meals: The children may go home to lunch, but appetising school meals are provided each day. Children collect their meals and help clear away, this helps to develop social responsibility and creates a family atmosphere.
Dinner money will now be paid using parent pay and all parents are given their unique username and password. Monies can also be paid at local paypoints using the unique barcode provided.
Free school meals are available in certain circumstances and enquiries should be made to the school secretary.
Facilities are provided for children who bring packed lunches. They sometimes use the same dining area as those having school dinners, with reception using Bluebirds classroom.
Safety rules
The safety of your children is of paramount importance to us. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult or older sister/brother into the school until the teacher is on duty at 8.40am. Children may come into school when it is wet, as long as they remain in their classroom and occupy themselves quietly (reading and drawing), but should play outside in the playground in fine weather.
Reception class children should be brought to and collected from the Reception Class.
Children must also be collected promptly at 3.20 pm. No infant child will be allowed to leave school alone. Similarly no junior child will be allowed to leave the school premises without prior arrangement and notification of their travel plan. In an emergency please telephone the school so that arrangements may be made to supervise the children until they are collected. No jewellery, toys or sweets should be brought to school, unless in connection with a class project. In the interests of safety children should not wear earrings when doing PE.
Medication
If your child requires regular medication (e.g. for asthma) please write and give your permission for this to be administered by a member of staff, stating dosage and times when medication must be administered. Children, who require a short-term course of antibiotics etc., must be kept at home until the course is completed. If your child requires a long-term course of medication please contact the Headteacher so arrangements may be made. If your child has vomited or suffered from diarrhoea please keep them at home for at least 48 hours to avoid spreading infection. If your child is likely to be absent please make sure that you telephone to let us know.
Medicals - children have a medical review in their first year at school with the school nurse and/or doctor. A parent must be present.
Headlice can be a problem with young children in school. There are several methods of treatment. If you find your child has headlice, please inform the school as soon as possible and we will send a letter informing all parents that they need to check for headlice in an effort to clear them quickly. A copy of the letter and treatments for Headlice can be found here.
ABSENCE AND PUNCTUALITY
If your child is absent from school for any reason it is essential that you inform us first by telephone followed by a letter on their return. All unauthorised absences must be recorded and reported. If you have a problem concerning your child's attendance you may contact our school educational Welfare officer (Tel. No. 8770 6603). Please make sure that your child arrives punctually for school. All incidents of lateness are recorded. If you are unavoidably late please report in the first instance to the school office.
Holidays It is not in your child's interest
to take holidays in school time. In exceptional circumstances permission must
be sought in writing from the school Governors. However, holidays in term time
will not be permitted and will be marked as uncondoned absences on your child's
attendance record.
GETTING READY FOR SCHOOL
Children will have learned many things before they come to school. You will have helped them to learn to walk and talk and gain knowledge of our world. In their everyday play children will have begun to learn about colour, to count (plates for dinner, sweets to be shared, cars on the road etc.) to read (recognising advertisements, the Mc Donalds sign ) sing nursery rhymes, pop songs, look at books, comics and magazines. These all help to foster a joy of reading and learning.
Now the time has arrived for the school to assist you in helping your child to learn more and develop into a happy healthy adult. These notes are to help you to prepare for and enjoy this new experience and to encourage you to continue assisting at home. All children learn through play at home and at school. Please do not under-estimate the importance of play in a child's life. They will learn from doing and talking before they are ready to read and write about their experience. They will need to find out about the properties of sand, water, paint, clay to estimate and count before they write their findings as "sums"
Children develop at an individual rate; some walk or talk or are toilet trained before others. It is the same with reading and writing. Try not to compare your child with others. Even brothers and sisters develop at different rates.
THINGS TO DO BEFORE YOUR CHILD STARTS SCHOOL
1. Endeavour to help your child to be toilet
trained and knows how to ask for the toilet.
2. Make sure all your child's clothes are clearly marked with his/her name.
3. Talk about school with your child (talk about "starting school"
Stories and visits to school support their transition. Our Nursery and Reception
staff will always provide a home visit to ensure your child feels secure and
welcome when they arrive at school.
4. Support your child in their use of a knife and fork so that they are able
to enjoy their lunch independently. If he/she is to have a packed lunch ensure
that the container is clearly marked and recognisable and the contents support
a healthy choice and balance. This reinforces our aim for all children to enjoy
a healthy diet.
5 Help your child to listen to simple instructions and carry them out. (e.g.
tidying away toys, coming when called.)
6. If your child has a special physical or educational need please make sure
that the Headteacher and class teacher are fully aware of these.
7. You will be invited to a meeting during the term before your child is due
to start school.
AFTER SCHOOL
Young children are frequently tired after a day at school. Please do not expect detailed explanations from them on their school day. Some children take longer to settle in school than others. They may be more tearful or tired, irritable or sleepless. Please give them time to settle, but if a problem persists speak to the Foundation Stage practitioners or our Foundation Stage Leader, Mrs. C Smith. If you have any matter concerning your child let us know so that we may help or re-assure you.
THE SCHOOL CURRICULUM
Now your child is ready for school what will he/she be going to do?
It is the aim of the school to help all children to develop to the best of their potential, intellectually, physically, socially, emotionally and spiritually. To achieve this aim your child will be given experience and opportunity in various areas of the curriculum and will be encouraged to learn and enjoy. Some learning is achieved by the children working on their own at a task, some groups of children working together on a topic, some lessons are undertaken in the larger class group. Each child's progress will be recorded and noted by the class teacher. You will be encouraged to take an active part in assisting your child's learning at home and school.
The curriculum is divided into 3 Phases.
1. Early Years Foundation Stage This is the curriculum in stepping stones of
development from Birth to 5.
Nursery provision is ages 3 to 4 and Reception age 4 - 5 .
The children cover the 6 following areas of development : -
Personal, Social and Emotional Development
Communication, Language and Literacy
Mathematical Development
Knowledge and Understanding
Physical Development.
Creative Development
As a Catholic school we follow the HERE I AM education programme.
2. Key Stage 1 ( Year 1 and 2 ) and 2 ( Years 3-6)
The children undertake the statutory programmes of study outlined in the National Curriculum in English, Maths, Science, Technology, Geography, History, Art, Music and Physical Education, PSHE and progress according to age and ability. Copies of National Curriculum documents, policies etc. are available for inspection upon application to the Headteacher. The school follows the R.C. Education Programme "Here I Am".
A brief description of the curriculum is given below. More detailed information will be given to you as your child progresses through the school.
Each term Year Groups hold Curriculum meetings when topics are discussed and explained to parents
ENGLISH
The children learn to speak and listen, read and write and to spell according
to their age and ability and previous experience. The school uses a variety
of reading schemes to teach all the skills necessary including phonics, sight
vocabulary, use of cues from text and pictures. Parents are encouraged to take
part in their child's reading and writing development as outlined on later pages.
The children learn a cursive handwriting script.
Parents are encouraged to help their children read daily and to help with homework
until they can become independent learners
MATHEMATICS
The children learn concepts of number, shape
and space, algebra, date handling and make investigations to use and apply mathematics
in everyday life. Again parents are encouraged to take part in their child's
mathematical development as outlined on later pages.
Children Reception and Key Stage 1 receive Impact homework weekly. KS2 receive
maths homework relevant to their classwork.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
The children's spiritual development is
an essential part of Catholic school life. The children receive daily religious
education usually in a short class lesson following the doctrine of the Roman
Catholic religion and attend a daily act of worship when the school gathers
for assembly. There is a close relationship with the parish and on occasion
the children help to prepare for Mass in school or church. Each class regularly
prepares a Liturgy assembly for the rest of the school.
At school the children are encouraged to celebrate the main festivals of the
church year. Special assemblies or Mass are organised for Christmas and Easter
and at Harvest time. A decade of the Rosary is said each morning during October
and May when there is a procession in honour of Our Lady. Parents are usually
welcome to join us at these times. Apart from the above, children are encouraged
to realise that their faith is central to all they do and experience at home
and school, therefore respect for one another and the adults in school is expected.
They are encouraged to remember, pray for, and give practical assistance to
those less fortunate and to give praise and thanks to God in their work and
play.
The school relies on close co-operation with parents and parish to assist the children's growth in their faith so that together we may fulfil the promises made for them when they were baptised, therefore regular attendance at Sunday Mass and family prayer etc. are expected. The children will be made aware of other world religious festivals and celebrations in recognition of our multi-faith society.
P.E.
The children learn physical development through gymnastics, dance, athletics, and inside and outside games. It is important that each child has well fitting kit and a PE bag.
ART
The children learn from observation to draw, paint and use a variety of media to assist development of skills both 2 and 3 dimensionally. Creativity is positively encouraged and their aesthetic development is also developed by using and appreciating the work of artists and crafts people.
SCIENCE
The children learn how to make and record scientific investigations into forces, materials and life and living processes.
HISTORY
The children study the history of themselves and their surroundings as well as learning relevant history when undertaking topic work. In addition they learn about the lives of famous people and events.
GEOGRAPHY
The children study the geography of their environment, the weather and learn to compare and contrast different places.
MUSIC
Children are encouraged to listen, sing, compose and perform a variety of music using instruments they have made and those available in school, including ICT. We have 2 school choirs that take part in local and national events and have achieved much success.
PSHE/CITZENSHIP
Children are educated in the belief that their individual contribution to the community, families and school are of importance. They gain experience working in partnership with other schools and members of different communities. Circle times and a School Council ensures that the children are able to discuss social and personal issues and that they are given a voice to build their community. Our E buddies raise the awareness of children's safety on the internet. Year 6 have the opportunity to volunteer for work experience in the infants during lunch times. Year 5 train as playleaders during their Year 6.
HEALTH EDUCATION AND SAFETY
The school has a policy for Health and Safety in the Curriculum which includes education about personal growth and relationships appropriate for EACH CHILDS AGEAt this stage explanations are given in answer to specific questions or contexts. They should be given simply and the context of good family relationships is the best place to foster loving understanding and to answer children's questions.
DESIGN and TECHNOLOGY
The children plan, design and make, learning the skills and using a variety of materials appropriate to this subject.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
The school has a network of computers. Three in each class. The children learn to use a variety of applications, educational games, data handling and control skills. They also learn the associated skills of saving and printing their work. All classrooms are equipped with Interactive whiteboards which are exciting teaching and learning tools. The children also learn about other technologies including the use of tape recorders, digital cameras and programmable toys. The school journey in Year 5 has an ICT focus. Children are developing the skills of self evaluating their use of ICT. We have access to 30 laptops enabling whole class ICT teaching and development of the use of ICT skills. Year 6 write their yearbook as a powerpoint presentation which are put together a CD for them to take away with them.
CREATIVITY
The school and staff are committed to making the lessons as interesting as possible and are currently trying to marry many of the curriculum areas. 'Creative days' D/T days, Book weeks are familiar features of the school year
EXTRA CURRICULA ACTIVITIES
Currently we offer school clubs for Irish
Dancing, Football, the Choirs. ICT, Netball, cross country running, athletics,
Ballroom dancing. Literacy and Maths booster classes for are held and children/
parents are notified of their availability.
We have a breakfast club from 7.45am where children are encouraged to develop
their personal and social skills and follow a range of appropriate activities.
SCHOOL TRIPS
Occasionally the children will be asked to visit the local area including the library, local shops and streets and sites of Croydon Airport They may also have the opportunity to visit an art gallery, farm or places of topical interest. Risk Assessments are always carried out and the safety and welfare of the children is always of paramount importance. Written permission of parents is always sought. There are 2 residential school journeys available to enhance the curriculum and provide opportunities for the children to learn outside the school environment. One for Year 5 to Osmington Bay, with an ICT and Geography focus. One for Year 6 at the end of their primary school career.
Any complaints regarding the Curriculum should be made in the first instance to the Headteacher who will outline the local procedure .
SCHOOL VISITS We ask all parents to sign this permission slip to enable their children to partcipate in educational walks around Wallington from time to time. Without your permission your child will have to remain in school at these times.
CHILD MEDIA POLICY
Many parents have concerns about the use of photographs and other images of their children. Providing the image of a pupil either in printed documents such as newspapers, school newsletters, website or video format allows for the possibility that people outside the school might identify and then contact or attempt to contact pupils directly. For these reasons, Sutton's Local Education Authority (LEA) has introduced a Child Media Policy to make the publication of children's images as safe as possible.
Please read the Media Policy and complete the tear off slip where necessary at the end of the policy.
SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS
The Federation of St. Elphege's Catholic Schools is an Inclusive school where we greet and celebrate All children.We recognise that some children have special needs and as a result may have more difficulty in learning than others and will need more support and resources. These needs may have been identified before the child starts school. If this is so please tell us when you apply for a place for your child.
During their time with us children may be identified by their teachers as having specific needs which may require their work to be additional and different. If this is the case the parent and child will be informed and specific individual educational programmes will be drawn up by their teacher and with the help of the school's Special Educational Needs Coordinator (Senco) If it is necessary the school will also seek the help and advice from other specialist agencies.
A copy of the school's Special Educational Policy can be obtained from the office and details of how funding for children with SEN is allocated are published in the Annual Governors Report to Parents. See our SEN policy.
For those children who may have a physical disability our school is on one level and is suitable for wheelchair access. There is a disabled toilet in the Nursery and in the main school. We have a Disability access plan and are willing to discuss any child's prospective needs and if necessary and possible will endeavour to make any relevant adaptations.MORE ABLE, GIFTED AND TALENTED CHILDREN
The school recognises that some children possess special gifts, talents and may be identified as more able. In such cases parents are informed and the work is differentiated by the class teacher and planned extension activities.
FOUNDATION STAGE
NURSERY
Morning Session 9.oo a.m. - 11.30 a.m
Afternoon Session 12.45 p.m. - 3.15 p.m.
2 and a half full days Mon to Wed. morning
2 and a half full days Wed afternoon to Friday
RECEPTION
Fulltime 8.50am - 3.20pm
Part-time initially - 8.50 am - 12.noon
Our youngest children ( June, July and August birthdays ) will start part time. When they are ready they will start full time at some time in the 2nd half of the Autumn term.Our New purpose built Nursery opened in January 2005. It is spacious, light and airy with the added feature of an internal raised tunnel and oriel window. It has double doors which lead to a wooden deck and a new coloured soft playground area securely enclosed by coloured fencing. It has a garden with play equipment and covered sand pit. Reception have their own play area which both classes regularly use. They share fruit together and play with both classes eating lunch together.
The atmosphere in the Nursery and Reception is warm, welcoming and friendly where the staff help every child feel secure, valued, confident and special.
The children follow the six areas of the Early Years Curriculum
Personal, Social, Emotional and Religious Education
Creative Development
Mathematical Development
Communication. Language and Literacy
Physical Development
Knowledge and UnderstandingThey have access to both indoor and outdoor environments during their selected sessions.
The children in Nursery are asked to wear a 'named' school sweatshirt (obtainable from the school office) and a 'named' pair of black or grey jogging pants.
Reception wear school uniform and need a PE kit of white shorts, red t shirt and plimsolls.During sessions the children are encouraged to drink either a cup of milk or water and are offered a selection of fruit.
In Nursery children need to bring a pair of 'named' Wellington boots to keep in school as well as a raincoat to enable the children to play and explore during outside playtimes.
In particular we ask that the children do not wear shoes with laces.The Children should be brought to and collected from the door of the Nursery and Reception classes by a parent or responsible adult. (Please inform the Foundation Stage staff if a different person will be collecting on certain days)
If for any reason your child is absent from school please let us know by letter or by telephoning the school office.
At the start of each Nursery session we like the adult to come into the cloakroom and help the children to find their name and place in the appropriate basket. The children are encouraged to change their reading book and place in the school reading bag and then to enter the Nursery and parents are free to help the children with their selected activity.Parental help is encouraged and appreciated at all times in particular with weekly cooking , reading and creative activities A rota exists for these activities as well as the opportunity to take our nursery pet guinea pigs home for weekends and holidays. We also have special toys that the children are able to take home in Nursery and Reception to encourage them to share their home experiences with their friends and develop their speaking and listening.
We ask for a donation of £1.50 per child each term to enable children to cook each week and to make seasonal items.
On Wednesday of each week the morning Nursery and Reception attend a Liturgical Assembly in the main school.
These themes are revisited by the afternoon Nursery on alternate Thursday's
On Thursdays during the months of May and October the Morning Nursery children join the main school for Rosary.
Reception attend school Masses. Nursery begin to attend Mass whenever appropriate.
HOME VISITS
Each prospective parent/ guardian and child are offered a home visit prior to entry. This enables parents/ carers to ask questions and discuss any concerns / share information that they may have, as well as ensuring that the child will feel secure and settled in their initial weeks in the Nursery and Reception.
If you have any further questions or queries please do not hesitate to contact the school .
GOVERNORS
We have a dedicated chairman and team of Governors who take an active role in supporting our school. The Governors are made up of Foundation governors, parent governors and Local Authority representatives.
PARISH
We maintain a close relationship with the St Elphege's RC Church through our parish priest Father Paul Hough. We thank him for his guidance and support.PARENTS
We recognise the importance that parents play in their children's education and encourage parents to help in school where possible. We welcome help with reading, cooking, trips and all curriculum activities and value any expertise that parents can offer.
St Elphege's have a very active Parent's Association of which all parents become members when their child registers at the school. It gives excellent service to the school being supportive in a practical way as well as creating social bonds between parents and staff. Monies raised by functions contribute to the school's resources and equipment.
In turn the school maintains close links with the parents to ensure that they are fully informed of their children's progress and development.
Curriculum meetings for each year group are held every term to explain the content and nature of the work to be followed that term.
Parent/Teacher and Child consultations days are held in the Autumn and Spring terms for discussions concerning progress.
Reports are circulated in the summer term and in the case of the Nursery prior to transition into Reception.A weekly Newsletter can be distributed to parents via the children, but is more readily available on the schools Managed Learning Environment ( MLE ). Parents can access the MLE through the web address
http://fronter.com/sutton/login
Username - stelpheges
Password - parents
It contains news of the week's activities and forthcoming events including outings and holidays. It is important for parents to read all letters which are available on the website. A copy is displayed at the front of the school.If you are worried or have any problems connected with your child please do not hesitate to come and see the Senior Leadership Team. If you wish to speak to the class teacher please make an appointment for a convenient time.
READING RECORD BOOKSThese notes are to assist you when you are helping children to read at home. Each child will have a small book in which you enter the book or pages read each evening and add your comments, signature and date. The book must be brought back to school each day. The teacher may write down the name of the book and the number of pages to be read to help you.
HINTS TO HELP
1. The first books the children bring home will have pictures or very few words. Please share them together, talking about the pictures and the story for about 10 minutes. Don't rush.
2. If the children learn a book "by heart" don't worry. This is one of the stages of learning to read.
3. Your child may bring home a book, which is different from the one he/she is reading in school. This is so their reading may become wider and to encourage choice and enjoyment.
4. Look at the picture = try the sound at the beginning of the word - start again at the beginning of the sentence - try to guess from the meaning. If they are really "stuck" try reading a page each or read the story with them slowly.
5. When your child can read with ease encourage them to make comments about what they have read. Did they like the story? Did they learn anything new?
6. Remember reading is not a race. Encourage your child to make a choice. It is not important if he/she chooses a book they have already read, or one that is apparently too simple or too difficult. Sharing the experience of reading is the aim.A FEW "DO'S AND "DON'TS"
Do enjoy this time. Do try and read with your child regularly, each evening if possible. Do come and see the class teacher or Mrs Hawkes if you or your child are worried. Don't rush or get cross. Don't make the children learn lists of words out of context. If it makes sense and they enjoyed the book they will remember the words next time. Don't buy "reading books". It is a waste of money. You may always borrow from the school.
Don't forget to read to your child. Even competent readers enjoy listening particularly at the end of a busy school day.
Please, please make sure the children bring their book and record book back to school each day even if they haven't finished the task. This is most important so that we can see the progress.
HINTS ON HELPING YOUR CHiLD WITH READING1. Try to spend a short time (5 -20 minutes) each day, looking at a book, reading it to and with your child.
2. Discuss the story, encourage your child to talk about the pictures.
3. Point to the print when you read. Remind the child of familiar words or words that have appeared before in the story (e.g. names, Cinderella, etc).
4. Encourage your child to join in as you read if she/he wishes. If the story is one your child has heard before, or has repetition encourage her /him to read some for her/himself, e.g. "I'll…and I'll…and I'll blow your house…" (from the 3 little pigs, I'll huff and blow your house down").
5. Do sing nursery rhymes and pop songs with your child. Point out adverts on TV and street hoardings.
6. Read street signs, shop notices etc. while you and your child are shopping.
7. Try and read the writing and books your child brings home from school: allow your child to bring books from home to school to share with others (Please write your child's name inside the book so that it doesn't get mixed up with school books).
8. Encourage your child to look at books by her/himself and to tell you about them afterwards.
9. Don't worry if your child 'makes up' the story before reading the actual words. This is one of the stages of learning to read.
10. Don't worry if your child learns a book 'by heart'. This too is one of the stages of learning to read.
11. Don't make reading a chore. If you or your child are tired or busy, leave reading for another time when you will both enjoy it.12. Please use your own judgement when helping your child. If he/she is interested then what you are doing is right. Children learn to read at their own pace just as they learn to walk, talk and develop other skills.
13. Please encourage your child to take care of all books and to return them to school so that others may borrow them. (Most books are short enough to be shared in one evening). The children may wish to borrow the same book more than once. This is quite usual. Encourage your junior child to make full use of our fantastic library and take part in the Reading and Beyond challenge.
SOME HELPFUL BOOKSLearning to Read :by Margaret Meek (Published by Bodley Head)
Reading and Loving: by Leila Berg (Published by Routledge & Kegan Paul)
Storytelling: by Eileen Collwell (Published by Bodley Head)
Reading: by Frank Smith (Published by Cambridge University Press)
HINTS ON HELPING YOUR CHILD WITH MATHS
Maths is all around us. Encourage your child to notice numbers, patterns, shapes and sizes, ie." 1,2,3,4,5 once I caught a fish alive"; "5 currant buns."
1. Do sing number rhymes with your child, also days of the week, skipping rhymes. Ask your library - they will gladly find you some.
2. Point out numbers - on doors, buses, supermarkets etc.
3. Use everyday activities to help your child with maths, ie. counting stairs, sorting washing/shopping; pairing socks; laying the table with the right number of places.
4. Bathtime - an opportunity to experiment with full/empty containers - which holds the most.
5. Games - like frustration, snakes and ladders. Encourage them to play and allow them to lose sometimes - they will be playing games like these in school with their friends.
6. Encourage your child to make up their own games.
7. In school we are using IMPACT materials with the children. Investigating Mathematics - Parents and Children Together.
A mathematical worksheet goes home on Mondays to be shared. The classteacher explains the task to the child who in turn explains to the parent and you do it together. These worksheets supplement the work going on in class.
In the Juniors the children will have maths challenges linked to their classwork.
All junior children must know their tables to enable them to access a variety of problem solving tasks.Mathematics is fun! We aim to encourage all pupils to become confident, inquisitive mathematicians.
We received the INVESTORS IN PEOPLE AWARD in 2004
We received the HEALTHY SCHOOLS AWARD in 2007
Please contact the school by phone or e mail to obtain a full prospectus which includes additional information on getting your child ready for school and supporting them in their time with us.
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