WELCOME TO Cardiff International

SchoolParents Information

Evening

Welcome parents my name is Mr Matthew and Mr Syed, and we are going to be your child's class teacher for year 5.

Today we am going to speak to you briefly about what will be happening in this academic school year.

TEACHERS IN YEAR 5Mr Matthew (5A) and Mr Syed (5B)

Class Teacher - Maths, Guided Reading, History, Geography, PSHE, Social Studies, ICT and Qatar

HistoryMr James and Mr Syed - English

Ms Tam - Science Mr Ibrahim – Islamic

Mr Idris – Arabic Ms Nidaa – French

Ms Elizabeth – Music and ArtMr Joshua - PE

CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL CURRICULUM

Cambridge International curriculum is a creative curriculum starting learners on an exciting educational journey, setting

out what they should be able to do at each stage of their primary education.

Typically for learners aged 5 to 11 years, it develops learner skills and understanding through the primary years in

English as a first or second language, mathematics, science, Cambridge Global Perspectives and ICT.

Successful student admission to the

world's best universities - in the US,

the UK, Australia, Canada, Germany

and beyond.

At each stage, students build on their previous learning – and

our syllabus design reflects a ‘spiral’ approach, providing a

natural progression.

The programme is flexible

and creative which allows us

to adapt it for the children to

best meet their educational needs

Why Cambridge International Curriculum?

TEXT BOOKS

Cambridge textbooks will be used across the school, along with other invaluable resources, to ensure

learning is best catered to the children and is meeting their educational needs.

English

ReadingComprehension

SpellingGrammar

PunctuationPoetry

Creative WritingNon-fiction Writing

Science

Living things and their habitats

Animals including Humans

Light Electricity

Scientific Enquiry Scientists and

InventorsEvolution and

inheritance

BRIEF OUTLINE OF THE CORE SUBJECTS

Maths

Number and Place valueAddition and Subtraction

Multiplication and Division

Fractions, decimals and percentages

MeasurementsShape and Space

Position and DirectionStatistics (Handling Data)

DAILY PROCEDURESSchool begins with the National Anthem in the playground at 7.20am

If a child is late (after 8am) they must collect a late pass from reception and then proceed directly to class

The children will have two breaks in the day, one at 9.30-10.00am the other at 11.30-12.00pm

The children will eat their lunch during these two breaks (15mins of each break is to consume their lunch)

School will end at 1.30pm (1.25pm for bus children)

HOME TIME PROCEDURES

At home time the children on the bus assemble in the gym at 1.25

Year 5 wait for their parents in their classrooms.

At 2.00pm any children who have not been collected will go to the Late room which will be 5A (Mr. Matthew’s

room).

Please note that if your child has not been collected by 2.00 there will be a late charge.

SCHOOL RULES

Children are expected to arrive punctually to school dressed in their full uniform.

On PE days students wear their PE uniform. Our PE days are Monday (5A) and Sunday (5B).

Children are expected to treat all members of our school community with respect and look after all equipment and

supplies carefully.

HOMEWORK

One piece of English, Maths and Science homework will be provided to your child each week. Homework will be given out on a Thursday and collected on a Tuesday to allow for teacher marking

time.

Reading is essential for the children. We encourage children to spend 15 minutes everyday reading. Children will be allowed to

borrow a book each week from the library to read in school and at home.

Please encourage your child when completing homework to use their best handwriting.

NURSE

If a child hurts themselves or is feeling unwell they will be given a nurse pass and sent to Nurse Diane.

She will treat the child with whatever they need.

If your child needs to take medicine please contact the school.

If your child is seriously unwell she will contact you.

Please give your contact details and two other emergency contact numbers that we can use if we cannot contact you in the case of an emergency.

REWARDSClass Dojo

Certificates

Student of the week

House Points

CLASS DOJO – FOR PARENTS

I will use Class Dojo in order to pass on any information you may need about your child.

Information about trips, assemblies, events etc. will be sent on Class Dojo.

The weekly newsletter containing learning objectives, weekly spellings and homework will be shared on Class Dojo.

Parents may also use Class Dojo in order to contact the school.

PHOTOS

We would like to add photos of the children to our website and Facebook etc.

Please inform Ms. Laoise if you have any concerns about this.

CANTEEN

Students may bring money to school in order to purchase food from the school canteen.

The canteen sells hot and cold sandwiches and a range of healthy drinks and snacks such as fruits, yoghurt, water, juices and milk.

Please note that children will not be allowed to reheat food for health and safety purposes.

However, students are only allowed to access the canteen during their break time.

ALLERGIES

We have some children with nut allergies. Please do not send any nuts or nut products to school with your child

so that we can keep all our children safe.

CONTACTING THE SCHOOL

Check the NEW school website cardiffschooldoha.qa Class Dojo – message the class teacher or the school.

Put a note in your child's planner (remind child to inform the teacher of any notes etc.)

Call into school and make an appointmentRing the school at 44114683

FINDING INFORMATION ABOUT CIS

Check the website.Check the weekly newsletter which is sent on Dojo every

Thursday.Contact the school.

We look forward to working with you in ensuring your child has a safe, happy

and productive year.

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