Parent PackLower School

Academic Year 2016-2017

Our journey starts here...

ST. MARGARET’S CHURCH of ENGLAND

ACADEMYSCHOOL CONTACT INFORMATION

Address: London Road,Bowers Gifford,Basildon,Essex,

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SS13 2DU

Telephone: 01268 552176Fax: 01268 556299

Email: admin@st-margarets-pri.essex.sch.ukWebsite: www.st-margarets-pri.essex.sch.co.ukExecutive Headteacher: Mrs E. WigmoreHead of School: Mrs G. SmithChair of LEB: Mr M. SimmondsAssistant Head of Curriculum: Miss R. FairheadAssistant Head of Inclusion: Mrs A. Leonard Child Protection Designated Person: Mrs G. Smith

ST. MARGARET’S CHURCH of ENGLAND ACADEMYVALUES AND MISSION STATEMENT

At St Margaret’s we place great emphasis on high expectations of work and behaviour. We value positive relationships and

caring attitudes between all of the school community.

Working in partnership with parents, families, the church, governors and local community, it is our aim to:

• Create an environment, based on strong Christian values where everyone shows and understanding and respect for

other faiths and cultures.2

• Provide high quality learning through a stimulating and challenging curriculum.

• Value every individual and promote positive self-esteem and mutual respect.

• Provide a safe, caring and stimulating environment.

• Provide equal and appropriate opportunities for all.

• Develop independence and a positive attitude to learning.

• Encourage our children to realise their full potential – and strive to reach it in everything they do.

Christian Values of the school:

Through Jesus Christ we learn to love, grow in wisdom and perseverance and to share friendship. Inspired by our Christian values, we aim to encourage the children’s

enjoyment of learning for life and to take pride in all they do.

Love Love is a core Christian value. The English word "love" has many different meanings,

but the Greek word, agape, used in the New Testament, is commonly known as "Christian love." At St Margaret’s, love means respect, affection, good-will and selfless

concern for the wellbeing of each other.

Wisdom The Bible talks of wisdom as a gift from God. Wisdom is about being prepared to

listen to the advice of others, thinking before you speak and choosing silence over words. At St Margaret’s, wisdom involves considering others, deliberating over the

issues, reflecting on the long view and taking into account all possible consequences.

Friendship ‘Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for friends’. At St

Margaret’s we encourage children to make deep and satisfying friendships. We help children who are having problems with their friendships. We teach children that Jesus

is our friend who likes us and enjoys being with us

Perseverance

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‘And when Jesus had fasted forty days and forty nights, afterwards He was hungry’. At St Margaret’s we encourage the children to keep going even when things are tough.

We ensure that the work we give children is challenging enough that all children have opportunities to develop persistence –we want all children to experience

success…..but also to appreciate that sometimes success involves struggle. We tell the children that God’s love for them endures for ever…whatever they do.

RespectThe Bible teaches us to show the core Christian value of Respect to God, our

neighbours and the World around us. As we are made in God's image, by showing respect and consideration to those around us, we are, in turn, honouring God himself. At St Margaret's, this means showing care and consideration for ourselves, the pupils in our school and to the adults, parents and wider community who support us in our

learning. This way, we can grow together in God's love, show dignity and understanding to those around us and celebrate the value of each and every

individual.

ST. MARGARET’S CHURCH of ENGLAND ACADEMYLOWER SCHOOL STAFF

Year 2 Teacher / Assistant Head Year 1 Teacher Teacher Miss R. Fairhead Miss E. Pearce Mrs. N. Taylor

LSA LSA LSAMrs C. Gormer Mrs K. Gough Mrs J. Wylde

A message from the Lower School team

Welcome! We hope that you find all of the information in this pack useful. Please sign and return the enclosed slips to us as soon as possible. If you have any questions after reading this Parent Pack or

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would like to talk to us about the year ahead, please do let us know so that we can arrange a time to talk with you.

ST. MARGARET’S CHURCH of ENGLAND ACADEMYOPEN DOOR POLICY

Please contact us at any time when you have a concern, even if it appears to be minor. The “little” difficulties are easy to deal with, don’t let them become major concerns. The Open Door Policy is alive and well at St Margaret’s. If you wish to talk about your child please:-

1) Approach the Class Teacher

2) Talk to the Phase Leader - for Lower School - Miss R. Fairhead

for Middle School – Miss H. Southgate

for Upper School - Mrs A. Leonard

3) The Head of School, Mrs G. Smith is always happy to see parents, but clearly she will go to the Class Teacher to discuss issues. Therefore, it makes sense for you to have spoken to the teacher first.

In addition, our Learning Mentor is always happy to help and discuss any concerns with your child.

COMPLAINTS

The following is generally the strategy that is suggested if difficulties arise – we have placed them in the order in which we hope you would use when searching for solutions:1) Talk to the Class Teacher2) Talk to Phase Leader3) Talk to the Head of School4) Talk to the Executive Headteacher4) Make representations to the Governing Body personally, or in writing to: Mr M Simmonds

London RoadBowers GiffordBasildonEssex, SS13 2DU

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ST. MARGARET’S CHURCH of ENGLAND ACADEMYTERM DATES AND THE SCHOOL DAY

School Hours:School starts: 8:45 Registration: 8:55Morning: 8.55 ~ 12.00Break: 10:30 ~ 10:45 Lunch: 12:00 ~ 1:00 Afternoon: KS1 1:00 ~ 3:15 (KS2 1:15 ~ 3:20)Afternoon break (KS1 only): 2:20 ~ 2:30

Office Hours: 8:30 ~ 4pm - Week days during term time. Telephones outside these times may be diverted to an answering machine.

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Autumn Term: Monday 5th September 2016 – Wednesday 21st December 2016Half term: 24th October – 28th October

Spring Term: Monday Thursday 5th January 2017 – Friday 31st March 2017Half term: 13th February – 17th FebruaryFriday 10th February – INSET Day

Summer Term: Tuesday 18th April 2017 – Thursday 20th July 2017Half term :29th May – 2nd June, and May Bank Holiday, 1st MayMonday 5th June – INSET Day

ST. MARGARET’S CHURCH of ENGLAND ACADEMYSCHOOL UNIFORM

WINTER & SUMMER UNIFORMSGIRLS WINTER UNIFORMRed ’V’ necked jumper/cardigan orred sweatshirtWhite blouseGrey Skirt/Tunic/TrousersWhite socksTieUniform red, white or black tightsPlain black, supportive shoes

GIRLS SUMMER UNIFORMRed Gingham dressWhite socksYear 6 girls may wear white shirtstucked into grey skirt.Plain black supportive shoes or T- barsandals

A red reversible fleece jacket is available to buy from the M&S school uniform shop but must only be worn to and from school. To protect your child from the harmful sun’s rays, red or white ‘baseball’ hats or red legionnaires hats may be worn. Both types of hat are available from the school office. No other type of hat is acceptable.

Trainers, boots, sling backs, jellies, platform soles, open toes and canvas shoes are not approved uniform and must not be worn.

P.E. UNIFORM - indoorBoys and girlsWhite crew necked short sleeved T-shirtstucked into red or black games shorts

Summer uniform is to be worn between 1st May and the end of the Summer Term.Winter uniform is to be worn between the first full week in October and Easter.Between Easter and the 1st May and during September, parents may choose either summer or winter uniform depending on weather conditions.The Governing Body decided that for health and safety reasons the school would change to clip on ties from September 2009. Due to the length of the clip on tie, elastic ties will also be available to Reception children only. These are available from the School Office.

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BOYS WINTER UNIFORMRed ‘V’ necked pullover or red sweatshirtWhite shirtDark Grey TrousersGrey socks.TiePlain black, supportive shoes

BOYS SUMMER UNIFORMDark Grey Trousers/ShortsWhite short sleeved shirt with a school tie Grey socksPlain black supportive shoes or blackT- bar sandals.

P.E.UNIFORM - outdoorBoys and girls.Plain black or grey sweatshirt and joggingbottoms can be worn during cold weather.Infants - plimsollsJuniors - trainer shoes/plimsolls.Years 5 and 6 girls - red P.E. shorts.Red swimming trunks / costumes.

ALL ITEMS OF CLOTHING SHOULD BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH THE CHILD’S NAME

JEWELLERYJewellery, other than inexpensive watches or plain stud earrings, must not be worn in school. Your child will be asked to remove all jewellery before P.E. lessons. Neither the school, nor Essex County Council, accepts responsibility for loss or damage to valuables or clothing.

HAIRGirl’s hair should be tied neatly back, using a neutral or school coloured hair band. Large or colourful hair accessories should not be worn to school. Beads and colourful braids are not permitted and should be removed before returning to school at the end of a holiday. Boys should not have any extreme hair styles, includes patterns shaved into their hair.

WATER BOTTLES

Children may bring a water bottle into school, however it should be clearly named and will be kept in a designated area in the classroom. The children will be able to access this water throughout the day. It must be still, plain water and must not contain juice or flavourings.

ST. MARGARET’S CHURCH of ENGLAND ACADEMYREADING AND HOMEWORK

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READING AT HOME

As reading is a vital life skill it plays an integral part within our school and therefore it is essential that children read at home. Reading is now part of the children’s homework and we have the following expectations with regards to how much they read:

KS1: 5 minutes a day

KS2: 10 minutes a day

This should be recorded every day in their reading record.

HOME LEARNING

Every week, your child will receive a Maths based task and Spellings to learn at home. Equally, children may also receive timetables to practice. The homework will be given out on a Friday and be expected to be handed in on the follow Wednesday.

Also, every half term, your child will be given a home-learning project to completed based on the class topic. These will then be shared with their class.

ST. MARGARET’S CHURCH of ENGLAND ACADEMYCURRICULUM

Below are tables which include the half-termly topics that your child will cover throughout the year. We hope this information will be of interest and will help you to share the work with your child by providing further reading material, or perhaps

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arranging a trip to a suitable museum, etc. This year, in addition to English and Maths, Year 1 and 2 will be studying the following subject areas.

Autumn 1:Topic Year 1

Perfect Pattern.Year 2Yo ho! A Pirate’s Life for Me!

Science Biology - Animals - vertebrates and diet. - Identifying and classifying

Chemistry – Materials and their properties.

Computing We are Collectors! We are Researchers!Geography UK compared to Africa. Hot and cold areas of the world.

The 7 continents and oceans.Art Sculpture and Pattern – making an

African pot.Sculptures – creating their own Treasure Island.

Music Play unturned instruments - Beat and rhythm – African Drumming

Speaking in chants and rhymes.Performance techniques.

R.E. Harvest: Giving thanks What is God like?

God’s Creation – the story of St Francis.

Autumn 2:Topic Year 1

In the Toy Box.Year 2Let it Shine!

Science Chemistry - Properties of Materials.

Biology – Plants.

Computing We are Treasure Hunters! We are Photographers!History Changes within living memory –

Toys and homesLives of significant people - Florence Nightingale and Mary Seacole.

Design Technology

Design, make and evaluate – Making their own toy.

Design, make and evaluate – creating a decorative mobile for light to shine through.

Music Finding the voice – using their voices expressively and creatively by singing songs and speaking chants and rhymes.

Use voices expressively and creatively by singing songs – Nativity songs!

R.E. Christmas: Gifts and giving Jesus the Storyteller.Christmas Lights.

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Spring 1:

Topic Year 1Red Hot.

Year 2Brrr! It’s Cold!

Science Biology - Identifying and labelling senses and organs

Biology – All living things and their habitats – Habitats

Computing We are TV Chefs! We are Game Testers!History / Geography

Significant events - Great fire of London.

Physical and human Geography - Comparing UK to Artic.

Design Technology / Art

Cooking and nutrition - Healthy eating and exploring where food comes from.

Artist - Van Gogh – Starry Night.

Music Dynamics Play untuned instruments –Rhythm and composing

R.E. Who is Jesus?What does it mean to be a Christian: Prayer.

Holy Books: Judaism and Islam.

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Spring 2:

Topic Year 1Wacky Weather!

Year 2Up, up and away!

Science Physics – Seasonal Changes. Biology – Healthy Lifestyle and Food.

Computing We are Celebrating! We are Astronauts!Geography / History

Weather patterns, hot, cold areas in the UK – Seasons.

Changes within memory and beyondTransport – The first plane.

Art / Design Technology

Texture - Paint and pastels.Pointilism.

Cooking and Nutrition – making a healthy lunch.

Music Play tuned instruments - Instruments - Rhythm and beat.

Play tuned and untuned percussion.Pitch.

R.E. Easter: The changing moods of Easter

Symbols of Easter.

Summer 1:

Topic Year 1Explorers.

Year 2Furry, Feathered Friends!

Science Chemistry - Properties of materials

Biology – Food chains

Computing We are Painters! We are Detectives!History / Geography

Significant Individuals – Neil Armstrong and Christopher Columbus

4 countries of the UK and Cities – Forests and Rivers.

Art Cubism – Picasso – weeping woman – create own cubism face.

Designer - Andy Worhall – creating their own portraits.

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Music Dynamics and Pitch Performing, composing and rhythm - Creating own woodland sounds based on Woodland creatures.

R.E. What does it mean to be a Christian: Bible

Jesus the Teacher.Pentecost.

Summer 2:

Topic Year 1We’re all going on a Summer Holiday!

Year 2Dreamland! (Midsummer Night’s Dream.)

Science Biology – Plants. Biology – Plants – pollination, seed formation and seed dispersal.

Computing We are Storytellers! We are zooloigists!History/Geography Four countries of UK.

Use maps/photographs/directional language

Significant places in locality – Southend.

Art/Design Technology

Design, make and evaluate - Build a sun hat.

Design, make and evaluate - Pop-up puppet for Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Music Performing and composing. Timbre.R.E. Pentecost: The symbol of wind

What does it mean to be a Christian: Church

Baptism

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ST. MARGARET’S CHURCH of ENGLAND ACADEMYHOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD

READING

As mentioned before, reading is a vital life skill and therefore must be completed as homework at home. Also, reading with your child at home will give them a love of reading and deepen their understanding and comprehension of the text. Although it is very important to decode words, the ability to understand and discuss a text is just as important. To support your child with this, ask them questions about the text, such as: What is the character like? Also, encourage them to reason their answers by finding words or phrases within the text that support their ideas.

WRITING

Writing is a core skill and is a priority for our school. At St Margaret’s, we feel it is important to understand the basics of spelling, punctuation and grammar as well as to develop your child’s imagination. To support your child with this, encourage child to keep a diary and write about things that interest them. Perhaps you could act out stories and write recounts from days out. Encouraging your child to read and edit their work once they have finished will help them identify easily avoidable errors and see the quality of their work improve.

MATHS

There are many areas in Mathematics. However, at St Margaret’s, we place an emphasis on number. Our focus will be on place value and mental maths strategies. It is important to apply these skills to everyday situations for example totalling items in a shopping basket, finding the

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amount of change to be given and counting amount. To support your child with this, please practice times tables and number bonds with them.

ST. MARGARET’S CHURCH of ENGLAND ACADEMYVOCABULARY

SPELLINGS (HFW)Below is are the first 100 high frequency words. Practice reading and spelling these with your children to support both their reading and writing.

a an as at if in isit of off on can dad had

back and get big him his notgot up mum but the to Ino go into will that this then

them with see for now down looktoo he she we me be wasyou they all are my her wentit’s from childre

njust help said have

like so do some come were therelittle one when out what don’t oldI’m by time house about your day

made came make here saw very putoh their people Mr Mrs looked called

asked could

(Next 200 common words in order)

Water away good want over howdid man going where would ortook school think home who didn’tran know bear can’t again catlong things new after wanted eateveryon our two has yes play

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etake thought dog well find moreI’ll round tree magic shouted usother food fox through way beenstop must red door right seathese began boy animals never nextfirst work lots need that’s babyfish gave mouse somethin

gbed may

still found live say soon nightnarrator small car couldn’t three headking town I’ve around every gardenfast only many laughed let’s muchsuddenly told another great why criedkeep room last jumped because evenam before gran clothes tell keyfun place mother sat boat windowsleep feet morning queen each bookits green different let girl whichinside run any under hat snowair trees bad tea top eyesfell friends box dark grandad there’slooking end than best better hotsun across gone hard floppy reallywind wish eggs once please thingstopped ever miss most cold parklived birds duck horse rabbit whitecoming he’s river liked giant looksuse along plants dragon pulled We’refly grow

Common exception words

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door, floor, poor, because, find, pass,kind, mind, behind, child, children wild,climb, most, only, both, old, cold,gold, hold, told, every, everybod

y,even,

great, break, steak, pretty, beautiful, after,fast, last, past, father, Christmas parents,grass, plant, path, bath, hour, class,prove, improve, sure, sugar move, should,would, who, whole, any, eye, could,many, clothes, busy, people, water, again,half, money, Mr, Mrs,

MATHS VOCABULARYHere is a list of maths vocabulary which the children in Lower School should become familiar with.Year 1Counting, Properties of Number and Place Value

units, ones, tens, digit, as many as, equal to, greater, more, larger, bigger, less, fewer, smaller, greatest, most, biggest, largest, least, fewest, smallest, one more, ten more, one less, ten less, compare, order, first, second, third… tenth, eleventh… twentieth, last, last but one, above, below

Estimating and Rounding

guess how many, estimate, nearly, roughly, close to, about the same as, just over, just under, too many, too few, enough, not enough 

Fractions, Decimals and Percentages

Whole, half, quarter, equal parts.

Addition and Subtraction

add, more, plus, and, make, altogether, total, equal to, equals, double, most, count on, number line.equal to, take, take away, less, minus, subtract, leaves, distance between, how many more, how many fewer / less than, most, least, count back, how many left, how much less is_?

Multiplication and Division

groups of, lots of, times, array, altogether, multiply, count, repeated addition.share, share equally, one each, two each…, group, groups of, lots of, array.

Money Money, coin, penny, pence, pound, price, cost, buy, sell, spend, spent, pay, change, dear, costs more, cheap, costs less, cheaper, costs the same as, how much…? how many…? total 

Time Time, days of the week, spring, summer, autumn, winter, day, week, month, year, weekend, birthday, holiday, morning, afternoon, evening, night, midnight, today, yesterday, tomorrow, before, after, next, last, now, soon, early, late, quick, quicker, quickest, quickly, fast, faster, fastest, slow, slower, slowest, slowly, hour, o'clock, half past, clock, watch, hands, once, twice

Perimeter, Area and Length

length, width, height, depth, long, short, tall, high, low, wide, narrow, deep, shallow, thick, thin, longer, shorter, taller, higher, longest, shortest, tallest, highest, far, near, close, metre, ruler, metre stick

Volume and Mass weigh, weighs, balances, heavy/light, heavier/lighter, heaviest/lightest, balance, scales, weight

Capacity Full, half full, empty, holds, containerStatistics count, sort, vote, list, group, set, table

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Year 2Counting, Properties of Number and Place Value

units, ones, tens, hundreds, digit, one-, two- or three-digit number, 'teens' number, place value, equal to, greater, more, larger, bigger, less, fewer, smaller, greatest, most, biggest, largest, least, fewest, smallest, one more, ten more, one less, ten less, first, second, third… tenth… twentieth, twenty-first, twenty-second…, last, last but one, before, after, next, between, half-way between, above, below odd, even, every other, how many times?, multiple of, sequence, pattern, pair, rule.

Estimating and Rounding

guess how many, estimate, nearly, roughly, close to, about the same as, just over, just under, exact, exactly, too many, too few, enough, not enough, round, nearest, round to the nearest ten

Fractions, Decimals and Percentages

part, equal parts, fraction, one whole, one half, two halves, one quarter, two… three… four quarters, equivalent, thirds

Addition and Subtraction

add, more, plus, and, make, altogether, total, equal to, equals, double, most, count on, number line, sum, tens, units, partition, addition, column, tens boundary.equal to, take, take away, less, minus, subtract, leaves, distance between, how many more, how many fewer / less than, most, least, count back, how many left, how much less is_? difference, count on, strategy, partition, tens, units

Multiplication and Division

groups of, lots of, times, array, altogether, multiply, count, repeated addition, multiplied by, column, row, commutative, sets of, equal groups, times as big as, once, twice, three times.share, share equally, one each, two each…, group, groups of, lots of, array, divide, divided by, divided into, division, grouping, number line, left, left over.

Money Money, coin, penny, pence, pound, (£) price, cost, buy, bought, sell, sold, spend, spent, pay, change, dear, costs, more, cheap, costs less, cheaper, how much…? how many…? total 

Time Time, days of the week, months of the year, seasons, day, week, fortnight, month, year, weekend, birthday, holiday, morning, afternoon, evening, night, midnight, bedtime, dinnertime, playtime, today, yesterday, tomorrow, before, after, next, last, takes longer, takes less time, hour, minute, second, o'clock, half past, quarter to, quarter past, clock, watch, hands, digital/analogue clock/watch, timer, how often?, once, twice

Perimeter, Area and Length

length, width, height, depth, long, short, tall, high, low, wide, narrow, deep, shallow, thick, thin, longer, shorter, taller, higher, longest, shortest, tallest, highest, far, further, furthest, near, close, metre (m), centimetre (cm), ruler, metre stick, tape measure

Volume and Mass weigh, weighs, balances, heavy/light, heavier/lighter, heaviest/lightest, kilogram (kg), half-kilogram, gram(g), balance, scales, weight

Capacity Capacity, full, half full, empty, holds, contains, litre (l), half-litre, millilitre (ml), container

Statistics count, tally, sort, vote, graph, block graph, pictogram, represent, group, set, list, table, label, title, most popular, most common, least popular, least common

Below are some useful resources to support your child’s maths homework and other maths activities.

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+ - X add subtract lots of share

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+ - X add subtract lots of share

Counting in tens0 ~ zero

1 ~ one 10 ~ ten 2 ~ two 20 ~ twenty 3 ~ three 30 ~ thirty 4 ~ four 40 ~ forty 5 ~ five 50 ~ fifty 6 ~ six 60 ~ sixty 7 ~ seven 70 ~ seventy 8 ~ eight 80 ~ eighty 9 ~ nine 90 ~ ninety

100 ~ one hundred

Number Bonds to 10

0 + 10 = 10 1 + 9 = 103 + 7 = 10 4 + 6 = 106 + 4 = 10 7 + 3 = 10

9 + 1 = 10 10 + 0 = 10

Number Bonds to 20

1+19=20 2+18=20 3+17=205+15=20 6+14=20 7+13=20

9+11=20 10+10=2013+7=20 14+6=20 15+5=2017+3=20 18+2=20 19+1=20

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40

41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50

51 52 53 54 55 57 57 58 59 60

61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70

71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80

81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90

91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100

SCIENCE VOCABULARYHere is a list of scientific words the children will be using throughout their time in Lower School.Key Stage 1 - Working Scientifically

EquipmentPredict / prediction - best, better, worst, worseTestFair / er / estUnfairObserve / observationExplain / explanationResultsRecord / recording:

TableChartVenn diagramGraph

CompareComparisons:

LikeSimilar toDifferent fromThe same as

Conclude / conclusion

Biology

Life Processes

Humans and other living things Life cycle, Have young, Feed, Grow, Growth, Reproduce, Baby, Adult.

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Health Healthy / unhealthy, Exercise / rest, Pulse, Food, Diet, Medicine, Drugs - e.g. alcohol, tobacco, cigarette, Germ.

Senses See, Sight, Hear, Smell, Touch, Feel

Plants stem, root, bulb, leaf, flower, bark, trunk, branch, weed, tree, Fruit, Pip, Nut, Seed, Seedling, Conditions for growth - e.g. warmth, light, moisture, Environment, Habitat.

Chemistry

Materials Metal, plastic, glass, clay, rock, sand, stone, fabric, wood, wool, rubber, brick, concrete, steel, aluminium, Natural / manufactured.

Properties Transparent, Opaque, Solid, Reflection, reflect, Shiny, Magnetic / non-magnetic, Waterproof, Strong / strength, Rough / smooth / er / est, Shiny / dull / er / est, Hard / soft / er / est, Sink / float.

Processes and Descriptive Language

Melt, Boil, Heat, Cool, Freeze, Stretch, Squash, Press, Squeeze, Twist, Push / pull, Wet / dry / er / est, Hot / cold / warm / er / est, Runny / hard.

Physics

Electricity Bulb, Bulb holder, Wire, Buzzer, Motor, Connection, Break, Mains, Plug, Bright / er /est, Dim / er / est,

Light Names of light sources - e.g. torch, lamp. Sun, candle, Day / night, Shine, Source, Reflect / reflection, Shadow, Light / dark / er /est, Bright / dull /er /est.

Forces and Motion Force, Push / pull, Twist, Spin, Swing, Swerve, Hop, Jump, Turn, Roll, Squeeze, Squash, Shape, Far / further / furthest, Near / er /est, Direction, Distance.

Sound Silent / silence, Noise / noisy /ier, Loud / soft / er /est, High / low / er / est, Further away / nearer to, Quiet, Faint.

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ST. MARGARET’S CHURCH of ENGLAND ACADEMYPOLICIES AND AGREEMENTS

Behaviour Policy in EYFS and Lower School 2016

Rewards

At the start of everyday, we begin on the sunshine, ready for a good day. Throughout the day, I will remain on the sunshine if my behaviour is good.

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If I am on the sunshine all week, then I will have all of my choosing time on a Friday afternoon.

Also, I can earn team points and stickers for good learning and good behaviour.

My class can earn a class point for good behaviour.

If I do something extra special or clearly demonstrate our Christian values, then my name might go onto the rainbow. For this I receive a certificate, which I can take home with me.

Sanctions

If I show behaviour that is not good, I will receive a warning. If this behaviour continues, my name will go onto the cloud. I will need to think about my behaviour in a timeout so that I can improve it.

If my behaviour does not improve, my name will go onto the thunderstorm cloud. If my name goes onto this thunderstorm cloud, I will need to a time out (4 minutes in EYFS, 6 minutes in Year 1, 7 minutes in Year 2) to think about my behaviour.

If my behaviour caused me to go straight to the thundercloud, I will lose this amount of my choosing time.

If I end up on the thunderstorm cloud, this will be shared with my parents.

If my behaviour does not improve, I will be sent to somebody on the senior leadership team.

We hope that you have enjoyed reading this booklet and that it will support the Partnership your family and St Margaret’s.

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I confirm that I have read this parent pack and understand the expectations set for my child.

Child’s name: Class:Signature: Date:

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