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23rd January 2006

Dear Parents/Carers

Missdorothy.com project

I am pleased to inform you that we have been invited to take part in a KS2 personal safety programme called the missdorothy.com project.  The project is learning through fun, but addresses priorities such as the protection of children, raising self esteem, encouraging social inclusion, promoting citizenship and celebrating diversity.

Who is Dot.com?

Missdorothy.com or Dot.com to her friends – is a cartoon celebrity designed to facilitate learning by fun.  She was also created to raise awareness of the needs of children and keep them safe.

Dot is a friend for all children with her own website – www.missdorothy.com where children can read Dot’s diary every day, her adventures every week and talk to Dot anytime by emailing dot@missdorothy.com.

 Delivery of the programme

All pupils in Key Stage 2 will receive their own workbook.  There is a workbook for Y3/4 and one for Y5/6.  The programme will be taught for approximately one hour per week for fifteen weeks, starting the w/b 20^th February.  All lessons are cross referenced to the National Curriculum, where applicable, and embrace the five National Outcomes for Children.

Some lessons will be delivered by our police school liaison officer, Chris Plumridge.  Chris will officially launch the project with a mini disco for KS2 pupils on 2^nd March during the day.

If you would like to see any of the material, please see your son/daughter’s teacher

The programme embraces the concept that children need to feel good about themselves to become effective learners in the classroom.  We are excited about being part of the pilot, and would welcome any feedback from both yourselves and your children.

Yours sincerely,

H Chesters

Headteacher

missdorothy.com learning programme

In order for children to proceed on a normal path in their growth and development, to feel good about themselves and to become effective learners in the classroom, they need to feel safe and secure in their environment.

This project is learning by fun, but addresses priorities such as child protection, raising self esteem, encouraging social inclusion, promoting citizenship and celebrating cultural diversity.

Week 1 w/b 20.02.06

Introduce chapter 1 in assembly ‘Dot’s First Adventure’

In each Y3/4 class – introductory lesson including reading chapters 1 and 2 again.

In each Y5/6 class – introductory lesson including reading chapters 1 and 2 again.

Week 2 w/b 27.02.06

Theme: I am special (Read chapters 3 and 4 of Book)

Y3/4 – lessons 2 and 3                        Y5/6 – lesson 1

Week 3 w/b 6.03.06

Theme: Dreams (Read chapters 5 and 6 of Book)

Y3/4 – lesson 4                                  Y5/6 – lesson 2

Week 4 w/b 13.03.06

Theme: Friends – getting on with each other/feelings

Y3/4 – Lesson 5                                  Y5/6 – lesson 3

Week 5 w/b 20.03.06

Theme: Showing Feelings/behaviours and consequences

Y3/4 – Lesson 6                                  Y5/6 – lesson 4

Week 6 w/b 27.03.06

Theme: Being Safe

Y3/4 – Lesson 7                                  Y5/6 – lesson 5

Week 7 w/b 17.04.06

Theme: Warning Signs/speaking out

Y3/4 – Lesson 8                                  Y5/6 – lesson 6

Week 8 w/b 24.04.06

Theme: Who can we tell?/making decisions

Y3/4 – Lesson 9                                  Y5/6 – lesson 7

Week 9 w/b 01.05.06

Theme: Helping Hands/bullying

Y3/4 – Lessons 10 and 11                     Y5/6 – lesson 8

Week 10 w/b 08.05.06

Theme: Anger/Positive thinking

Y3/4 – Lessons 12                               Y5/6 – lessons 9 and 10

Week 11 w/b 15.05.06

Theme: Secrets/Crime

Y3/4 – Lesson 13                                Y5/6 – lessons 11 and 12

Week 12 w/b 22.05.06

Theme: Internet Safety/When someone goes away

Y3/4 – Lesson 14                                Y5/6 – lessons 13

At the end of week 12 :

Y3/4 : Lesson 15 (Reflection)              Y5/6 Lesson 16

          Pupil self assessment                  Pupil self assessment