The Russian Language School in Milton Keynes was started in October 2013 and is run by the Russian-Speaking Community Milton Keynes. It has 27 students across 3 classes - one preschool class and two primary classes. The school aims to teach Russian language, literature, culture and traditions to students on Saturdays. It hopes to expand its programs to include under 3s and over 8s. The school takes pride in its motivated teachers and engaged student community. It also aims to improve its organization, curriculum planning, and partnerships with parents and other schools.

1. Russian Language School
in Milton Keynes
Presentation by
Maarika White and Elena Teblyashkina
www.russiancommunitymk.org

2. The Russian Language School
• Started operating on the 19th of October 2013
• Ran by the Russian-Speaking Community Milton Keynes (RSCMK)
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3. Welcome To Our School
 27 pupils as of November 2013
 3 classes:
 1 class in pre-school (11 children), 2 classes in
primary school (9 and 6 children in class)
 4 teachers
 2 locations
 Kids and Parents Club events every month
for the whole family
 Toddler group for 1-3 year olds is coming
 Baby music lessons to be included
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4. Our Curriculum
School year runs from September till July with holidays synchronised
with the mainstream schools holidays.
Our programme:
Russian speech
Russian reading and writing
Russian counting and basic maths
Drama and theatre
Art and Craft activities
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5. Pre-school group (3-5 years old)
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Russian letters and reading
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Knowledge of the world through fun activities
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Numbers
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Learning Russian songs and rhymes
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Traditional games
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Art and craft activities
Location:
River Valley Centre, 6 White Horse Drive,Milton Keynes
MK4 2AS
Study time:
Every Saturday 10am to 12pm
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6. Primary school (5-7 years old)
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Russian as 2nd native language including reading and writing
using resources made for children living outside Russia.
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Russian language and literature
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Basic maths
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Culture and traditions
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Arts, craft and drama
Location:
The Hazeley Academy
Emperor Drive, Hazeley, Milton Keynes,
MK8 0PT
Study time:
Every Saturday 10am to 12pm
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7. Under 3 and over 8 years old
Coming soon…
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Toddlers (1-3 year old )– Learning through play, songs
and rhymes.
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Dance class
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Over 8 years old - Preparation for GCSE
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8. Our support
We promote positive learning environment:
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Creative lesson plans
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Improving qualifications
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SEN and SAFEGUARDING
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Using learning styles: audio, visual and kinaesthetic
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We differentiate children by their abilities.
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We assess our children
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Regular Kids and Parents club events
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9. What Are We Most Proud Of
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We are a group of a highly motivated enthusiastic and experienced teachers
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We want to make a difference
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We have a curious young community keen to grow and enjoy life with our children.
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We listen and respond to the suggetions from our parents
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Our children enjoy Russian school and communications
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Our pupils engaged in positive education and leasure activities outside school
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We support child's development
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We are flexible and able to respond to pupil’s needs and interests.
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We propmote linguistic skills and cultural identity
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We contribute to improve behaviour and social skills among pupils
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We are working towards Bronze Award with National Resource Centre
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10. How Do We Promote Good Learning Habits
We encourage pupils to:
Use time at school productively, both in and out of class
Be helpful to other pupils and to teachers
Listen carefully and follow instructions and advises
Get help as soon as they feel they need it
To be friendly and caring to each other
Share ideas and learn from others.
 Attend school and do homework regularly
Help teachers to set up personal targets
Do their best all the time
Take care about school environment and resourses
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11. What Indirect Support Is Provided
A confident child is a confident learner.
We rise children's confidence and self-esteem by
Believing that they are capable and able to achieve
Planning for their needs, interests, abilities
Setting their personal targets
Prizing their good work, behaviour and effort
Celebrating their achievement
Positively managing their behaviour
 Challenging them and helping to achieve
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12. What We Aim To Improve
We are in the beggining of our joney towards a GOOD SCHOOL.
We realize that there are some areas which we can improve such as:
Organisation
Planning curriculum and collecting resourses
Evaluating our work as a teacher, a coordinator or a commettee
member and making improvement
Partnership with parents
Partnership with other supplementary schools
Partnership with mainstream schools
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13. How We Are Going To Improve
We know that there is help and support from EMA and NRCSE.
We are working towards Bronze Award and aiming to go for Silver and Gold.
We have plans to
Train our teachers, helpers and commettee members;
Involve parents in the school environment
Make links with other supplementary schools and mainstream schools
We are open for advise, suggettions and support.
Contact us: School@russiancommunitymk.org
http://www.russiancommunitymk.org/school.html
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