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Welcome to our Y6 Information Evening

Welcome to our Y6 Information Evening. Please take a seat Important Diary Dates 2013-2014 11+ Paper 1 - 14 th September 11+ Paper 2 – 21 st September SATs Week – 12 th -16 th May Y6 Residential Week – 19 th -23 rd May. Year 6 Staff.

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Welcome to our Y6 Information Evening

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  1. Welcome to our Y6 Information Evening Please take a seat 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 National Junior School - 12.09.13

  2. 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 National Junior School - 12.09.13

  3. Secondary School Transfer - September 2013 Application packs were sent out on 11th September You can apply online at: www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/schooladmissions National Junior School - 12.09.13

  4. Secondary School Transfer - September 2013 www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/schooladmissions Main features Process Key Dates Contacts School Search School Information Help and Support National Junior School - 12.09.13

  5. Secondary School Transfer - September 2013 Key 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 National Junior School - 12.09.13

  6. Secondary School Transfer - September 2013 Experiences and Lessons Learned from previous years: • Statistics • Parents • Roles National Junior School - 12.09.13

  7. Secondary School Transfer - September 2013 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 National Junior School - 12.09.13

  8. Secondary School Transfer - September 2013 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 National Junior School - 12.09.13

  9. Secondary School Transfer - September 2013 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 National Junior School - 12.09.13

  10. Secondary School Transfer - September 2013 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 National Junior School - 12.09.13

  11. Secondary School Transfer - September 2013 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 before12 noon on 31 October • Good luck! National Junior School - 12.09.13

  12. 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 National Junior School - 12.09.13

  13. 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 National Junior School - 12.09.13

  14. 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 National Junior School - 12.09.13

  15. 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 National Junior School - 12.09.13

  16. 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 National Junior School - 12.09.13

  17. Curriculum EnrichmentVisits 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 National Junior School - 12.09.13

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  19. Le Touquet – Opal Coast 19-23rd May 2013 Residential 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 National Junior School - 12.09.13

  20. No holidays! Homework Targets Teacher Assessments How you can help at home SATs 2013: 12th - 16th May National Junior School - 12.09.13

  21. 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 National Junior School - 12.09.13

  22. 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 National Junior School - 12.09.13

  23. 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 National Junior School - 12.09.13

  24. 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 National Junior School - 12.09.13

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