Primary - Year One
Curriculum & Year Group Overview 2023-24
Principal's Welcome
It is always exciting to move up to the next year group or for some of you to start at a new school. The first few weeks will always focus on settling into the environment and the new procedures and expectations for the class. A heavy focus on well-being and getting to know each other is always planned. All class teachers will carry out some informal teacher observations and assessments in order to work on the first set of targets for each child.
The most important thing is that after the long summer holiday, your children get back into routine and are excited and happy in their new class. New topics will be introduced and our homework for reading, mental maths, and short tasks will begin in the 2nd week. We are always approachable and we will have our first parents meetings before half term. However, if anything crops up before this please let us know. We are all looking forward to an exciting year ahead, especially with the addition of lots of new staff and some fantastic additions to our facilities.
Mrs. Rachael Wilding
Principal
Head of Primary Stage
I am delighted to welcome you to SVS. At our school, we nurture and care for every individual child allowing them to reach their full potential. We believe in the importance of building a community that brings together students, teachers and parents to create respect and a sense of belonging for everyone. We want to ensure all our children believe in themselves and always aspire to be the best they can be. This will foster an environment for them to want to learn so they can go on to achieve their dreams and goals.
Please feel that you can reach out to me at any time with any questions or queries that you might have regarding your child or if you require information on certain areas of the curriculum. I look forward to welcoming you to a new academic year and working closely with you and your children.
Miss Sarah MacAskill
Head of Primary
OUR YEAR ONE TEAM
Specialist Teachers
- PE
- Arabic & Islamic
- Music
- Computing
- Library
- French
Curriculum Overview
All of our children enjoy a rich and rewarding curriculum that we are continually adapting in order to enhance their learning experience. A wide variety of extracurricular activities, themed days and opportunities for wider achievement make up your child's learning journey with us.
An overview of the curriculum for the whole academic year is in the link below.
Term 1A curriculum map, which includes curriculum objectives, trips and special events, is available for download below.
Home Learning
Your child will receive guidance on suggested home learning at the end of each week to support their learning.
Spellings
Phonics practice
Jamal Words (high frequency & tricky wordbook)
Numbots
MyON
Collins e-library & weekly reading books from the library
Key Digital Platforms
Note children in Year 1 & Year 2 will have access to computers and iPads in school. However, they are not required to have their own iPad.
Your child will receive logins for the following platforms to support them in their learning journey in Primary Stage.
- SeeSaw
MyON & Accelerated Reader
Numbots & Times Tables Rockstars
Education City
Pobble
Opportunities for wider achievement
- Enterprise Markets - Each class will take part in our SVS Enterprise Market experience, creating and selling their innovations.
- Extra Curricular Activities - A range of internal activities to support children developing their interests, skills etc.
Mini Duke Awards - An international award program where children complete life challenges, when they have completed 10 challenges, they will attend the Duke Award Tea Party with the Principal and receive a badge and certificate.
Karam Awards - Children complete a range of tasks that develop their understanding of Islamic culture and traditions including Qur'an readings. Children receive a certificate and an award keychain upon completion.
Start of school important dates
Monday 28th August: “Meet the Teacher” day for new students only. We welcome new SVS Starters to Year 7 parents and students to come into school between 8AM and 10AM. We will communicate this closer to the time.
Tuesday 29th August: First official day of school for all students from SVS Starters to Year 7 (SVS Starters and FS1 will be following a slightly different schedule).
- 7:25AM - 7:50AM drop off, 8AM class starts for all
- FS2 school ends at 2:20PM
- Year 1 to Year 6 school ends at 2:30PM
- Year 7 school ends at 3:20PM
Parent orientation meeting will be held in the second week of school:
Parents will be offered in person. If you are unable to attend, a recorded video will be shared.
- SVS Starters on Tuesday 5th September at 3:30PM
- FS1 and FS2 on Wednesday 6th September at 3:30PM
- Year 1 to Year 7 on Thursday 7th September at 3:30PM
Communication & Concerns
If you need to get in touch with your class teacher please do via Seesaw or in person.
If you need to discuss a concern:
Head of Primary: sarah.m@svschool.ae
Principal: principal@svschool.ae
Head of Inclusion: senco@svschool.ae
Nurse: nurse@svschool.ae
Transport: transport@svschool.ae
Absence: absence@svschool.ae
Reception: reception@svschool.ae
Finance: accounts@svschool.ae
IT support: ifthekar.a@svschool.ae