Josh’s impromptu Parents Evening

Dad picked Josh up from school this evening, which is a rare treat for them both, as they were leaving Josh’s teacher called Dad back for a chat.

Dad wondered what she wanted but she soon put his mind at ease when she explained that letters for Josh’s parents evening had been sent out & she wanted to know if he had received a letter – he hadn’t! Josh’s teacher explained that the parents evening was due to take place in a couple of weeks however if Dad had the time she was happy to have a chat with him now about Josh’s progress in Year 1 – Dad had the time!!

Josh’s teacher told Dad that Josh is doing well with his reading and his writing, Dad told the teacher that Josh was very happy when he had been sent home with Welsh versions of the Biff & Chip books that he has been reading in English at our house for quite some time. The only problem was that Josh couldn’t understand why Floppy the dog had changed his name to some strange Welsh name as no one else changes their name when they move countries. Dad went on to explain to the teacher that Josh enjoys reading his Welsh books to us when he is with us, but sadly we are unable to tell him if he is pronouncing the words correctly. The teacher told us that it was good that we were encouraging JOsh to read his English books as well.

The teacher then went on to explain that Josh was having a little trouble (nothing major or anything to be worried about) with his understanding of subtraction and addition using a number line, Josh’s teacher gave Dad a number line to bring home so that Josh can practice & Dad explained that numbers won’t be a problem as Alli can help (she is an Accountant after all!).

Dad was very pleased with Josh’s report and so was Alli when Dad told her what the teacher had said.

Well Done Josh for working hard at school.