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Maadi British International School Welcome to Year 3. The Class Teaching Team. Class Teacher – Mrs White Teaching Assistant – Miss Mariam. A little about me…. Teaching 24 years 11 years in the UK 13 years in large International schools- Egypt, China and Brunei
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The Class Teaching Team • Class Teacher – Mrs White • Teaching Assistant – Miss Mariam
A little about me… • Teaching 24 years 11 years in the UK 13 years in large International schools- Egypt, China and Brunei 2 years EAL coordinator/teacher • Experienced teacher of all KS2 year groups. • Experienced EAL teacher of children aged 5 – 12. • Mother of two, aged 12 and 13
Year 3 Subjects • English • Mathematics • Science • ICT • Second languages (MrsCassimer, Miss Marwa) • Physical Education (MrsRazek) • History, Geography, PHSE, RE, Art, DT, Drama
English – main areas of learning • Stories with familiar settings • Adventure stories • Traditional tales • Poetry • Instructional texts • Letters • Information texts • Handwriting • Spelling and Grammar
Mathematics – main areas of learning • Shape and space • Number and place value • Calculations +,- , x and • Data collection • Time • Money • Measures • Tables • Problem solving
Our timetable… • Handout • Timetables are flexible to meet the needs of the children
Routines • Reading/Reading scheme • Weekly spellings • Weekly times tables • Library books
Home Learning… • Weekly activities as per schedule Teacher expectations • Kid blog • MBIS Home Learning Policy will be reviewed in the second half of Term 1
Home learning schedule Please note that reading books and diaries should be returned daily in your son/daughter’s folder.
How to help your child with home learning • Establish a routine with your child: a set time and place for home learning to be done • Check what tasks have been set and that your child understands what needs to be done • Encourage independence: facilitate not dominate!
Expectations In Year 3, the children will be encouraged to: • Further develop their ability to work independently, in pairs and groups • Manage their routines maturely • To develop their personal goals • To present their work in a variety of ways • To become self motivated to achieve their subject goals.
Reward systems • Class rewards • Stickers table points for Literacy and Numeracy House points • House system – contributing to team success
Looking ahead… • Theme days – Greek Day, International Day • Trips - • Events – Class assembly, Sports Day, Swimming Gala, Halloween. • Middle School production
The Home School Partnership Lines of communication: • Open Door Policy • Home School Book • E-mail (cwhite@mbisegypt.com) • Appointment • Parent Consultations in November, March, and June
New school website After half term… • Key information about the year group including: curriculum, timetables, how you can help your child at home • Increased use of Kidblog to support home learning
FOMBIS • Halloween – jgarib@mbisegypt.com • Class volunteer system – class parent coffee morning? trips parties cooking