Welcome to Year 5 2016-2017 TES British Section Primary school

Parents’ Information Evening 6:00 – 6:45 Information about Year 5. 6:45 – 7:00 Refreshments/mix and mingle in the atrium. 7:00 – 7:45 Presentation by Mr. Sloan and specialist teachers in the amphitheatre. 8:00 – 8:30 FOBISIA presentation by Mr. Milner in the amphitheatre.

The Year 5 Team • • • • • • • •

Mr Greg Robinson 5GR Mr Sean Monks 5SM Mr Paul Jenkins 5PJ Mrs Alysha Adams 5AA Mr Paul Harding EAL Teacher Mrs Lize Dawes EAL Teacher Mrs Lily Chen Learning Assistant Miss Elaine Tsai Learning Assistant

Greg Robinson • • • • • • • •

British From Devon in the UK Fully Qualified Teacher for 9 years 4th year at TES Enjoy teaching Maths and PE Married to Mrs Robinson in Year 2 Like to Travel Hobbies include: Surfing, Tennis and Football

Mr. Sean Monks •From Bristol, England. •Have taught for 7 years with 6 in London •Love to travel •Hobbies include, football and golf •Getting married next summer to Miss Hichou in reception.

Mr. Paul Jenkins •From England •Have been at TES for 7 years •Proud Father to Faith (in nursery) •Speaks Mandarin and French •Have a masters (MA) in Education •Hobbies include: badminton, table tennis, ICT

Mrs Alysha Adams •From New Zealand •3rd year in Taiwan •Completing my Masters degree in 2017 •Taught a variety of ages and in a variety of countries, for a few years •Family is all at TES •Hobbies include, travelling, Cooking and water sports.

Mrs Lize Dawes •EAL Teacher working alongside Alysha Adams and Paul Jenkins •Originally from South Africa. •Previously I lived in the UK, Thailand, China. •PGCE – Specialising in English and Psychology. •This is my fourth year working at TES. •I have two children who attend TES, Cameron in Y8 and Katie in Y2. •I love to travel and spend time with my family.

Mr Paul Harding •From England •Have been at TES for 5 years •Married to Mrs Harding in Reception •Proud Father to twin boys •Hobbies include: cricket, football and triathlon

Miss Lili Chen • Learning Assistant in 5.2/5.1 • Born in the Philippines •At TES since 2003 •Previously worked in Learning Support •Fantastic cook •Loves working with children.

Miss Elaine Tsai •From Taiwan •Working in USA with college students. •Qualified Chinese teacher •Working alongside Paul Jenkins and Alysha Adams. •Loves basketball, swimming and music. •First year at TES.

Routines and Administration • The School Day

Students should ideally arrive at school between 7:45 and 7:55. - The school day ends at 3:00. Please ensure the children are picked upon time. At 3:10 they will be taken to the office. • The School Library - Each class has a scheduled weekly library time, but the students are also free to use the library at any break and take out books during lunch time and after school. • Money - All money for school events and equipment must be paid via the electronic payment system (e.g. Camp Taiwan, Saturday Soccer, ECAs). Small scale fund-raisers, such as free-dress days, are the only exception and can be given to the class teacher. Uniform should be purchased by an adult directly from the uniform shop.

Essential Equipment • PE kit – To wear on PE days • Uniform – including black shoes • Bags - lightweight backpacks recommended rather than bags with wheels.

• Caps, healthy snack & water bottles -

essential every day, especially in hot weather. • Stationery - this is provided.

• Lunch Cards – Issued. To be left in canteen. • Packed lunches – Hot option (Steamer available)

Communication • Home-School Link Diary • Communicate with your child’s teacher - please use the home link diary or via email • Encourage children to show their teacher any messages from home • Reports and Parent –Teacher nights twice per year

We are excited to announce the TES Year 5 Blog!

Using the blog • Blogs are already live to view at: b51-2016.blogspot.tw b52-2016, b53-2016 & b54-2016

• Please check the Blogs regularly • Password to access the blogs: tesparent • Sign up to receive regular updates

Homework and supporting your child • Please remember that the children work hard all day at school: play, socialising and relaxation are very important out of school activities. • “Talk homework” will be on class blogs on Thursday and Homework books on Friday • Maths – Mathletics • Spellings – 3 lists appropriate for your child. Words are issued and tested on Friday. • Reading – 20min per night recorded in the Homelink diary.

Homework and supporting your child • Topic based homework grids – optional. The first one will come out for the Blast Off! Science unit • CLC - The children will have words and characters to practice and should have their CLC book at school everyday. • Parent workshops – run by SLT. Information will be on blogs and in emails.

Class Rep… • Each class will be asking for a parent to act as their class rep. The role involves : • Welcoming – coffee mornings, social get-togethers for parents • Events – arranging and organising class parents for class parties or PTA events • Support – arranging and organising parent helpers for class trips, making costumes for productions etc • Attending meetings • Communication with the class teachers Please speak to your class teacher to volunteer

English • • • • • • •

Speaking and Listening Reading: shared and guided reading. Spelling Handwriting Grammar Big Writing - guided and independent VCOP

Topics A topic based approach helps children to make connections. Where possible we will take excursions or have guest speakers related to our topics. The following are the topics studied in Year 5. A Slice of life (PSHE) Blast Off! (Science) Groovy Greeks (History) Matter Matters! (Science) The Active Planet (Geography) May the Force be with you! (Science) These topics will be supported by the integration of other curriculum areas.

Maths • A wide variety of resources • Applying knowledge in problem solving and practical situations • Investigations • Mental Math • Written methods • 5 groups – Differentiated by learning needs • Assessments

Value

Definition

Respect

We are honest, considerate, and tolerant global citizens

Participation

We take an active role in our learning and encourage others to do the same

Responsibility

We are trustworthy, independent and act as positive role models

Creativity

We use our imagination, explore ideas and express ourselves freely

Perseverance

We show persistence and strive to do our best

Additional Support • Learning Assistants • EAL Support • •

All EAL learners are integrated into all subject areas in the mainstream classroom The EAL teacher co-teaches with the classroom teacher to deliver the curriculum with a focus on language

• With all questions and concerns your first port of call is your class teacher. Mrs Millward is the Year group leader for Y5 and 6 and can provide further assistance should the need arise.

Thank you for your attention and support! We look forward to a brilliant year with you and your child! Please make you way to the atrium for refreshments and a chance to mingle with other parents and staff.