Foundation Welcome Presentation Autumn 2017

Welcome to Foundation Teacher: Miss Horth Support Assistants: Mrs Jhita and Mrs Case

The School Day 8.45am Doors will be open 8.55am Registration/ Morning learning task 9.00am Assembly 9.20am Morning Session 11.20am Phonics 11.50 Lunch time 1.00pm Number 1.20pm Afternoon session 2.45- Afternoon play 3.15pm Home time

If you are late or absent please telephone the school office beforehand and follow up an absence with a written letter or email.

Equipment ď ŻPE will be on Monday afternoon this term.

Children will need a white T-shirt, navy shorts, navy or black tracksuit, socks and velcro trainers/plimsolls. Please ensure all clothes are clearly named and P.E kits are left in school for the term. ď ŻChildren will access the outside area in a variety of weathers please make sure they have suitable coat or/and hat.

Snack time Children in Foundation have the opportunity to eat a piece of fruit and milk before morning break time.

There is a ‘snack shack’ outside and throughout the morning activities the children choose when to visit this area. We understand that some children do not like certain fruits but we normally have a selection and encourage healthy eating. You can provide a healthy snack for your child. Please can you provide your child with a named water bottle to bring into school every morning.

Uniform At Trinity St Stephen First School:

 We are always smart.  We know that we tuck our shirts in.  Our hair is tied up or clipped back using brown, black or school colours hair accessories.  Please label ALL clothing to avoid distress, wasted time and expense.  Our uniform includes: Boys- White shirt or school polo shirt, grey trousers/shorts, grey socks, red school sweatshirt and black shoes.

Girls- White blouse or school polo shirt, grey pinafore dress/skirt/trousers, red school sweatshirt or cardigan, red/grey/white plain tights and black shoes (low heel).

Learning in Foundation  Objectives and assessment will follow on from nurseryworking towards the early learning goal.  Learning in Foundation is very active and often based upon play and practical activities.  There are activities set up inside and outside that cover the different areas of the EYFS- CL, PSED, PD, L, M, UTW, EAD.  We have a rainbow challenge set up in the class to ensure that the children are accessing all areas and different learning challenges.  We encourage all children to become independent learners who are able to talk about their learning.

Early years assessment ď Ż The early years areas of learning: -Communication and language -Physical development -Personal, social and emotional development -Literacy development -Mathematics development -Understanding of the world -Expressive arts and design ď ą There is a baseline early years assessment that will be use to assess the children and then objectives will be highlighted off throughout the year. At the end of the year they will either assessed against the early learning goals and either be emerging, expected or exceeding

Our Learning- Maths  We begin working with numbers to 20 (and beyond)- ordering, recognising and understanding number value.  Begin to solve problems using numbersinvolving sharing, doubling and halving.  Talk about time and money- recognising o’clock and half past and some coins.  Recognise 2D and some 3D shapes.  Look at weight, capacity and other measurements.  Add and subtract one/two digit numbers.

Our learning- phonics  We follow letters and sounds planning and cover phase 1, phase 2, phase 3 and phase 4 in Foundation.  We use jolly phonic actions when learning individual sounds- which will come home.  A phonic 20 minute phonic session will take place everyday.

Our Learning - Reading  Foundation use ‘Dandelion Launchers’ and ‘Dandelion Readers.’  After half-term we will start to give children reading books to bring home. They will be changed every Monday and once a week your child will be heard by a adult during a guided reading session.  Please ensure that you sign and comment in the reading record; it is good for us to know how you feel their reading is progressing.  Foundation will also have the opportunity to choose a library book to bring home. They will have the opportunity to change this weekly.

Our Learning – topics  There are three main topics throughout the school year- Harvest, Christmas and Easter.  This half-term the topics Foundation class will be looking at All about me, Harvest and people who help us.  Throughout the year we also look at minibeasts, under the sea, animals, the seaside, Traditional tales and space.

Helping at home  Read with your child at least once a week and enjoy sharing a variety of books with them.  As we learn our phonic sounds we will be sending home a sheet telling you the sound we are learning and the Jolly phonic action. High frequency words will also be sent home.  The class news will tell you of any work you can do at home with your child/children.  Show and Tell- weekly theme.

Visitors in School At Trinity St Stephen we welcome your support in school.

If you would like to help us in the classroom please ensure: •You have seen the safeguarding information and you understand that working with the children is both a privilege and a responsibility.

•You are dressed appropriately – this is a professional environment.

•You listen and follow the instructions given to you by the member of staff you are working with.

Communication with school There may be occasions when you need to talk to the class teacher. Please understand that this is not always possible before school, unless by prior arrangement.

Messages may be left on the trolley before school.

Teachers can be more flexible at the end of the school day.

For the safety of all children in our school only come into school in exceptional circumstances. Please only use the front door.

The Class News Please check the class news on the school website. It is published on a Tuesday. http://www.tssfirst.co.uk/