This document provides information for parents about Year 6 at the school. It outlines the curriculum, which follows the UK system and emphasizes speaking, listening, writing and grammar. It discusses the various subjects that will be covered like IPC, math, English, reading and spelling. Homework expectations and the homework diary are explained. It also provides details about trips, clubs, attendance and other policies. The goal is to help students become independent learners and prepare them for their transition to Year 7.

1. Welcome to Year 6
Ms Kirstine / Ms Hong Anh
Mr James / Ms Duyen
3rd September
2015

2. Milepost 3
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3. 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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4.  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
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VCOP
Talk homework – Parental involvement very important
Big Write – linked with Talk H/W
Up-levelling – self & peer assessment
Parents ‘Talk Homework’ Workshop 8am Tuesday 15th
September
Up-levelling an example…
Big Writing & Talk Homework

6. 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.
An up-levelling example:
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7. 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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8. 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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9. 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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10. • 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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11. Homework to be given out each day.
The amount to increase after Tet in preparation for Y7
Mon & Wed – Maths & Reading
Tues & Thurs – Science / IPC, English & Reading
Fri – Spellings, completing work / research & Reading
These 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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12. 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:
jameshornby@bisvietnam.com
kirstineporter@bisvietnam.com
Homework Diary
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13. 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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14. 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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15. 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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16. • House Captains
• Yellow ribbons
• MP3 Responsibilities
• Student Council
• Eco-warriors
• Younger pupils / visitors
Responsibilities
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17. 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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18. • 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 2015
intially 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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19. Gopeng Trip May 2016
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Introductory
meeting later this
term, details to
follow soon…

20. Reminders
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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.

21. Thank you.
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