Foundation Stage Two
Curriculum & Year Group Overview 2022-23
Principal's Welcome
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 of reading, mental maths and short tasks will begin in the 2nd week. We are always approachable and we will have our first parents' meetings at the end of September. 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 Foundation Stage
Hello and welcome to Foundation Stage!
I am delighted to be the head of the Foundation Stage at our fantastic little school. We pride ourselves on being a warm, welcoming school and look forward to working together to achieve the best outcomes for all of the children.
We believe a happy child will be a successful child and work to ensure every child enjoys school and achieves success. We do this by providing the best teaching and learning experiences that we can through an exciting and engaging curriculum.
Our open-door policy encourages parents to come in at any time to see me or make an appointment to see me or any other member of staff if we are not immediately available.
It is going to be a great academic year and I look forward to being a part of your children's journey here at SVS Foundation Stage!
Mrs Sara Al-Aswad
Head of Foundation Stage
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.
OUR FOUNDATION STAGE TEAM
Trips
Term 1: Ski Dubai
Term 2: Dubai Aquarium
Term 3: Oli Oli
More information on trip dates and cost will be shared nearer the time.
Home Learning
Your child will receive guidance on suggested home learning at the end of each week to support their learning.
- Phonics practice.
- Mathematics activities.
- Weekly reading levelled reading book to be read at home daily - Teachers will inform you when this must be returned.
- Weekly library book - children will choose a reading book for pleasure during library sessions, this must be returned on their Library day.
Key Digital Platforms
Your child will receive logins for the following platforms to support them in their learning journey in Foundation Stage.
- Education City (English, Maths, Science)
- Epic (Reading)
- Teach your monsters to read (reading and phonics)
- Seesaw (Target setting, observations)
- Numbots (Mathematics)
Opportunities for wider achievement
- Enterprise Markets - Each class will take part in our SVS Enterprise Market experience, creating and selling their innovations.
- Mini Duke Awards - An International award programe where children complete life challenges, when complete they will attend the Duke Award Tea Party with the Principal, Head of Duke Awards and recieve a badge and certiifcate.
- Extra Curricular Activities - A range of internal Activities to support children developing their intrests, skills etc.
Start of school important dates
Friday 26th August: “Meet the Teacher” day. We welcome new FS2-Y7 parents and students to join us in school. We will communicate this closer to the time. In this time new children and parents will meet the teacher and discuss the processes and systems for the first days of school.
Monday 29th August: A detailed schedule for start of school and clear guidance on drop off procedures will be shared closer to the time as guidelines become available from authorities.
FS1
Thursday 25th August: “Meet the Teacher” day. We welcome our new FS1 parents and students to come in to meet their class teacher and learning assistant. We will communicate this closer to the time. At this time new children and parents will meet the teacher and discuss the processes and systems for the first days of school.
Monday 29th August: FS1 Children will start school in groups and following a staggered timetable which we will share with parents nearer the time.
FS2-Year 6 start of school
Monday 29th August: FS2 to Year 6 students start the year, gates will open at 7.30AM
Face to Face or Zoom Parent Orientation Evenings Information evenings for parents will be held in the second week of school:
Parents will be offered in person or virtually on Zoom. These will all be recorded if you have siblings.
- FS1 and FS2 on Tuesday 6th September from 3:30PM
- Primary and year 7 on Wednesday 7th September from 3:30PM
Communication & Concerns
If you need to get in touch with your class teacher please do so via Seesaw and in person.
If you need to discuss a concern please contact the appropriate member of staff:
Head of Foundation: sara.a@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