DESS Curriculum Information Evening

2015-16Welcome to Year 1!

The Team:

Miss Bull and Miss Cork – 1 RedMrs Joseph and Mrs Hall – 1 BlueMiss Curran and Miss Dempsey – 1 GreenMiss Wood and Mrs Fitzpatrick – 1 YellowMiss Mc Sheaffrey and Mrs Brannock – 1 OrangeMrs Gallagher – Learning Support Teacher

Miss Powell (Year 2 red) – Phase Leader

And YOU!

Teaching and Learningin 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)

Islamic Education Team

Mr. Yousef BakkarMrs. Sanam YaqubMrs. Zein Al RayWe are looking forward to seeing you on Thursday, 1st October 2015, at 8:00-9:00 am in the Islamic Room.

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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, Dance Arabic)

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.2-3 tasks per half term, in Home

Learning Books.Spelling as a separate task, in a

separate book. 10 words per week.

Spelling Every Sunday a new list will be added to a dedicated

spelling log book. Will link directly to the sounds and spelling patterns

being taught in RWI (Differentiated by Bug Club).

Children are to practise these words at home regularly – engaging ideas will be provided – e.g. Rainbow writing, writing in shaving foam or magic sand.

Words will also be practised in class and assessment will be on-going from day-to-day (no formal weekly test) and may be with a teacher, LSA, or buddy.

The children will need to spell the words correctly 4 times either at home or at school (the teacher or LSA will check on the fourth time)

Year 1 Procedures• Information about when specialist equipment is needed can be found in the new home-school communication book.•Labelling kit•Reading books – routines and expectations•ClubsAssessments: On-going throughout the yearReading, writing (including spelling) and Numeracy

How you can help?

Punctuality and latenessAttendanceReady to learn!Healthy snacksLabel everything!Increased independenceIncreased self awareness

How can you help at home?Sign the diary dailyAssist with Home LearningRegularly practise counting in 1s,

2s, 5s and 10s to 100, forwards and backwards, number bonds

Reading 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 CommunicatorWeekly diary*New* website! http://

dessdubai.com/Coffee MorningsParents’ eveningReports

We Want YOU!

We are always grateful for extra pairs of hands!

If you are interested in being a parent volunteer, then please sign one of the forms at the end of the presentation.

Any questions?