DESS Curriculum Information Evening

2015-16Welcome to Year 2!

The Team:

Miss Brake and Mrs Vipond – 2 OrangeMiss Marmont and Mrs Wright – 2 YellowMrs Masters and Mrs Jenkin – 2 GreenMiss Dodd and Mrs Khan – 2 BlueMiss Powell and Mrs Bryant – 2 RedMrs Edwards – Learning Support Teacher And YOU!

Mr Waseem (Head + Y2+ Arabic A)

Mr Ibrahim (Y4)Mr Wael (Y5)

Mr Alaa (Y3)Ms Kulsoom (Y1)

Mrs Elham (Y6 + FS)

Mrs Hooda (LSA)

Teaching and Learning in 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)

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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, Arabic, French)

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.__ tasks per ___ weeks, in Home

Learning Books.Spelling as a separate task, in a

separate book. 10 words per week.

Numeracy passport – coming soon!

What does it look like?

Year 2 Procedures• Information about when specialist equipment is needed can be found in the new home-school communication book.•Beginning and end of day routines.Assessments: Ongoing throughout the yearReading, writing (including spelling) and Numeracy

How you can help?

Punctuality and latesAttendanceReady to learn – breakfast!

Increased independenceIncreased self awareness

How can you help at home?Sign the diary dailyAssist with Home LearningRegularly practise Multiplication

Tables (counting) and Numeracy Passport

Monitor progressReading 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 Communicator (2-3 weekly

letters)Daily diary*New* website!Coffee MorningsParents’ eveningReports

Parent Volunteers!

Any questions?