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Welcome to Year 6Ms Kirstine / Ms Hong AnhMr James / Ms Duyen3rd September

2015

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3rd September 2015 -Welcome to Year 6

Our Aide Memoire is central to everything we do at TX, and is

reinforced through assemblies, work in class and the awarding of one

of our special animals if the children show examples of these qualities.


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The curriculum based on the UK, relevant to our students. Emphasis on speaking and listening, writing and grammar. Practical work – drama, entry & exit points. More ICT related work – laptops, flip cameras, blogging, ipads. Cross curricular links – IPC, International Fair, etc

Maths & English



VCOPTalk homework – Parental involvement very importantBig Write – linked with Talk H/WUp-levelling – self & peer assessment

Parents ‘Talk Homework’ Workshop 8am Tuesday 15th September

Up-levelling an example…

Big Writing & Talk Homework

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the alien went to the spaceship

The alien went to the spaceship.

The big blobbery alien went to the spaceship.

The big blobbery alien, who landed last night, went to the gigantic spaceship, in the deep woods.

The big blobbery alien, who landed last night, lazily lumbered to the gigantic spaceship, in the deep woods.


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Spellings usually handed out on Friday, often topic words

Spellings – write into sentences (research meaning).

Children need to know the meanings not just the spellings, discuss with them - this is the most important part.

Very useful for children to have own dictionary and thesaurus at home (online available, English spellings).

Spelling


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Read everyday, record features of what they have read - WOW words, ideas, etc.

Vary opportunities for children to read on their own and with an adult.

Need to discuss reading with adult to improve comprehension skills, discussion can be in home / mother language.

Library books can be changed in the class sessions or at break time.

Reading Books


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International Primary Curriculum

Topic based curriculum

Focus on developing skills rather than knowledge

Entry / Exit Points – some opportunities for parental involvement. End of this half term opportunity for parents to be involved in class, details will follow.

IPC


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• Brainwave - Learning styles, How we learn, physiology of the brain

• The Physical World – D&T project, research and development, construction and marketing

• What Price Progress? – Global development and its impact on the planet, research based topic, links to Malaysia trip

• Growing Up – emotional and physical development

IPC Units


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Homework to be given out each day.The amount to increase after Tet in preparation for Y7Mon & Wed – Maths & Reading Tues & Thurs – Science / IPC, English & Reading Fri – Spellings, completing work / research & ReadingThese pieces of homework should be returned, to a high

standard, on the date stated by the class teacher.Occasionally extra homework – finishing, preparing.Children should be doing their own homework, but with

parental assistance to ensure completion and quality.The children should not be copying the words of a parent or

tutor or the Internet!School work must take priority over tutors or external lessons.

Homework


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Communication tool - make an appointment, comment, information.

The class teacher will use the homework diary to convey messages, parents can do the same.

Please check the homework diary everyday and sign at the end of each week.

Alternatively, you may email with any issues or questions: [email protected] [email protected]

Homework Diary


mailto:[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

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Children must have their P.E. kit every Wednesday, also full uniform to change into, including shoes!

If your child does extra sports they must have their P.E. kit at the correct time – organisation / use of H/W Diary.

If after / before school club is active need PE kit, including shoes.

Swimming kits must be brought on Tuesday (6X) and Friday (6T).

In school, no doctors note = swim!

P.E. / Clubs


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Please call the school office to let us know if your child is off for any reason.

It is imperative that your child gets to school before 7:55am.

If they have Vietnamese before school they must be here for 7:30am.

Late children to go to office before class.

Attendance


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Expectations of independence and becoming responsible for own learning: packing and carrying own bags to sitting down to homework without being told.

House points/smiley faces and golden time

No jewellery, nail varnish, make up, etc.

Plain black leather shoes, long hair tied back

Good manners to all members of the school community

Encouragement of children to ask questions but not to interrupt

Behaviour


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• House Captains

• Yellow ribbons

• MP3 Responsibilities

• Student Council

• Eco-warriors

• Younger pupils / visitors


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Very important that the children develop independence this year.

Homework diaries closely match those in AP2 Year 7.

Children will have transition days / activities prior to AP2.

Parents to encourage independence.

School trip essential part of this process.

Year 6 transition to Y7


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• Numerous opportunities to mix with AP1 children throughout the year, including the compulsory residential trip towards the end of the academic year.

• Malaysia Trip – May 2016 (23rd – 27th May)

• Passport (7 months validity).

• Cost 2015intially charged at 19,000,000 VND (refund of some as

there were no unforeseen circumstances or emergencies to cover.)

• Cost for 2015-16 should be similar (still being priced)

Gopeng trip May 2016


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Gopeng Trip May 2016


Introductory meeting later this term, details to follow soon…

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Reminders


Remember: If you need to speak to your child’s class teacher or ask a

question, use the homework diary to make an appointment, email or ask in the office.

Parents evening 22nd September

The class teacher will use the homework diary to convey messages about a child, parents can do the same.

Please check the homework diary everyday and sign each week.

Other communication: Blogs, Email, Newsletters / BIS HUB, call office.

Thank you.

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