Maadi British International School Welcome to Year 2KM

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Maadi British International SchoolWelcome to
Year 2KM
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The Class Teaching Team

• Class Teacher Mrs McInroy
• Teaching Assistant Miss Iman

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A little about me

• I come from Scotland and have been teaching for
  the last 23 years.
• I have taught in Scotland, England , Colombia and
  Egypt.
• I have been at MBIS for 12 Years and have lived
  in Egypt for the last 16 years.
• I am married to Mr. McInroy and have 3 children
  Shaw, Archie and Rachel.

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Year 2 Subjects

• English
• Mathematics
• Science
• ICT(specialist teacher)
• Second languages (specialist teacher)
• Physical Education (specialist teacher)
• Music (specialist teacher)
• Art/DT
• PSHE/RE
• History/Geography

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English main areas of learning

• Speaking and listening
• Reading
• Writing

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Mathematics main areas of learning

• Using and applying mathematics
• Counting and understanding number
• Knowing and using number facts
• Calculating
• Understanding Shape
• Measuring
• Handling data

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Our timetable

• Handout
• Timetables are flexible to meet the needs of the
  children

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Routines

• Reading/Reading scheme
• Weekly spellings
• Homework

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Home Learning

• Sunday Spelling practise
• Monday Literacy activity
• Tuesday Spelling workbook
• Wednesday Numeracy activity
• Thursday - Topic work

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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!

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Expectations

• In Year 2, the children will be encouraged to
• Further develop their ability to work
  independently
• Develop their reading skills
• Develop more complicated writing techniques.
• Develop numeracy by increasing number fact
  knowledge.

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Reward systems

• Class rewards
• House system contributing to team success

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Looking ahead

• Theme days
• Trips
• Events
• KS1 musical production
• Class assembly

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The Home School Partnership

• Lines of communication
• Open Door Policy
• Home School Book
• E-mail (kmc_at_mbisegypt.com)
• Appointment
• Parent Consultations in November, March,
  and June
• Class parent helper (jgarib_at_mbisegypt.com)

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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

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Any Questions...?