Welcome to Year 6

MS kirstineMr James

Maths & English

• The curriculum based on the UK.

• 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

Big Writing

• VCOP

• Talk homework – Parental involvement very important

• Big Write – linked with Talk H/W

• Up-levelling – self & peer assessment

• Up-levelling example…

• 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.

Spelling• Weekly spellings usually handed out on Friday.• 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.

• Spelling tests take place on Wednesday.• Very useful for children to have own dictionary

and thesaurus at home (online available, English spellings).

Reading Books• 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, can be in home language.

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

IPC

• 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 Units•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

Homework• 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.• School work must take priority over tutors or external lessons.

Homework Diary• 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 the week.• Alternatively, you may email with any issues or

questions: jameshornby@bisvietnam.com kirstineporter@bisvietnam.com

P.E. / Clubs • Children must have their P.E. kit every

Wednesday, also full uniform to change into!• 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 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!

Attendance

• 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.

• Late children to go to office before class.

Behaviour

• 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• Manners• Encouragement of children not to interrupt

Responsibilities

•House Captains•Yellow ribbons•MP3 Responsibilities•Student Council•Eco-warriors•Younger pupils / visitors

Year 6 transition to Y7• 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.

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

• Malaysia – May 2015 (25th – 29th May)

Passport (7 months validity).• Cost 2014

intially charged at 19,000,000 VND (refund of some as there were no unforeseen circumstances or emergencies to cover.)

• Cost for 2014-15 should be similar (still being priced)

Introductory meeting later this term, details to follow soon…

ReminderRemember:• 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.

• 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, Call office.