This document outlines the expectations and routines for Primary 6 and 7 students. It details homework requirements including spelling, reading, and maths homework assigned weekly. Students are expected to behave well and respect school values and property. The document also provides information about specialist teachers, reading and maths lessons, and rewards systems to encourage positive behavior like Class Dojo points and Free Time Friday.

1. Miss Anderson
2016/17

2. Our ExpectationsOur Expectations
 Now that the pupils are in Primary 7 and 6,
there will be an expectation of all children to
respect the environment in which they are
learning and respect other people’s
belongings.
 We expect good behaviour and good
manners, demonstrating our school values
at all times.
 We ask the children to try their best at all
times, working neatly and productively.

3. How you can help?How you can help?
Please support your children in preparing for
school each day, your child should bring:
 a sharp pencil
 a rubber
 reading and library books
 a P.E kit on Wednesday and Thursday
(including jogging bottoms for outdoor PE)
 a water bottle

4. HomeworkHomework
Your child will have a minimum of two pieces of
homework each week. We would appreciate if all
homework could be signed.
 Spelling – Spelling homework is set on a Monday
and should be handed in by Friday. Pupils are
tested on Friday. Words are taken from the Single
Word Spelling Test scheme.
 Reading –– Reading homework will be given on a
Thursday and should be handed in the following
Thursday.
 Maths – Group Maths homework will be given on a
Wednesday and should be handed in the following
Wednesday.
 Other homework relating to IDL and other Curricular
areas will be given throughout the year

5. ReadingReading
 This term, your child will take part in Guided
Reading weekly. Pupils will be encouraged to
work independently on set tasks during Reading
for Reading and Writing for Reading and will
have a guided reading session with myself
MathsMaths
 This term we will be looking at number and
number processes and money.
Other Curricular AreasOther Curricular Areas
 Work will be set in other areas if relevant.

6. Specialist TeachersSpecialist Teachers
We will also have lessons throughout the year
from:
 Mrs Redmond- Internet Safety
Support for LearningSupport for Learning
 Mrs Kellner will provide extra support.

7.  Getting to know you tasks
 Community building
 Team work
 Established grouping
 Community Contract – class values
 Electing House Captain/Vice

8. WW2 - focus on Literacy, Social Studies and Expressive Arts
Maths- new groupings- the four operations, number processes,
money, 2D and mental maths
Literacy- writing for a variety of genres linked to WW2, spelling,
handwriting and grammar, critical literacy
RME- Judaism and its link to Japan
P.E- Athletics and handball
Expressive Arts- linked to WW2 topic
Technologies- linked to the WW2 topic
MFL- French- words, phrases and short role plays.

9. Living the Values, Class Dojo, andLiving the Values, Class Dojo, and
Free Time FridayFree Time Friday
The whole school is focusing on Living the Values
which include being Inclusive, Friendly,
Responsible, Respectful, Successful, and
Enthusiastic.
Class Dojos - pupils are rewarded for
demonstrating the school values and showing
good behaviour. Children will also have Free Time
Friday for 30 minutes. This, along with the Class
Dojo system, Star Pupil certificates and Living the
Values rewards good behaviour.

10.  Class Dojo is an online behaviour system.
Children can earn points for demonstrating the
school values. The Top Scorer each week will be
added to a draw and each term there will be a
winner drawn for each House. The points will be
added to their House and each term the
winning house will negotiate a reward.

12.  Free Time Friday– if lost – record kept and
children reflect on what they can do to improve
their behaviour. Record sheet sent home for
parents to sign
 School Behaviour Policy- warning given, loss of
Free Time Friday, move to another class, senior
management.

13. Primary 6 responsibilities
Milk Distribution Team
Lunch Bunch Groups
Librarians
Class job which will be rotated on a weekly
basis
Primary 7 responsibilities
Buddying
Responsible roles – playful pals, safe
security and Magical Mediator
House Captains and Vice Captains

14.  If there is anything you would like to
discuss further, please feel free to contact
us through the school office.