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• Addition Workshop materials

  Thu 07 Feb 2019 C Holliman

  Dear Parents and Carers
  
  Thank you to those who attended the Addition Workshop yesterday evening.  It was well attended and we received positive feedback.  Please see the materials from the workshop here:  https://www.tmss.org.uk/mathematics-workshops
   

  If all the workshops are well attended, we will be running them again later in the term.
  
  We are looking forward to the next workshop on Subtraction on Tuesday, 12th March at 6pm. 
  
  Please note, due to limited spaces we are allowing only one space per workshop, per family, subject to availability.
  
  Please logon to view your bookings. Also, please update your bookings if you are unable to attend a workshop as there are large waiting lists:  
  
  Infants: https://mountstewartinfant.parentseveningsystem.co.uk  

  Juniors: https://mountstewartjunior.parentseveningsystem.co.uk  

   

  Unfortunately during these sessions we will not be able to accommodate pupils from the school or younger siblings as all parents will need to be focused on the learning, information and practical experiences.

• Pencil cases and stationery

  Thu 07 Feb 2019

  Dear Parents and Carers

   

  We are conscious that many children are currently bringing pencil cases and stationery equipment into school and that it would be useful to clarify the equipment that they need to have available. It is also an area that the school would find it very useful to have supplied by parents, in order to focus our resources on the things that can only be provided through the school.

   

  These items should be in a simple pencil case, that is clearly labelled and does not have games or novelties attached to it (otherwise these cause considerable distraction in lesson time).

   

  The list below explains what items it would be helpful for your child to have available to them in their pencil case. 
   

  If your child is in KS1 (Years 1 and 2):

  ·         2 x HB pencils

  ·         Pencil sharpener

  ·         Ruler for underlining – ideally a 15cm (6") or folding ruler would be ideal – so that it fits inside the case (Maths rulers will be provided)

  ·         Rubber (we prefer children to neatly cross out errors, but there are some occasions when rubbers are useful)

  ·         Glue stick (good quality)

  ·         Green handwriting pen for editing work (a biro is acceptable but not gel pens and not fluorescent green).

  ·         Separate pencil case with colouring pencils as an optional extra

   

   

  If your child is in KS2 (Years 3 to 6):

  ·         2 x HB pencils

  ·         Pencil sharpener

  ·         Ruler for underlining – ideally a 15cm (6") or folding ruler would be ideal – so that it fits inside the case (maths rulers will be provided)

  ·         Rubber (we prefer children to neatly cross out errors, but there are some occasions when rubbers are useful)

  ·         Green handwriting pen for editing work (a biro is acceptable but not gel pens and not fluorescent green)

  ·         Small rounded end scissors

  ·         Glue stick – the cheaper ones aren’t very sticky and don’t last too well!

  ·         A5 jotter/notebook (this is for rough work, planning, ideas etc. and can be personalised by your child)

  ·         Separate pencil case with colouring pencils as an optional extra

   

  In KS2, handwriting pens will be provided by the school once children have been awarded their pen license.

   

  Regards

   

  Carley Holliman

   

  Executive Head

  The Mount Stewart Schools