We hope you all had a lovely Easter break! Welcome to Term 5. 

Important dates for Term 5

Friday 17th May - St. Peter's Hospice (Non-uniform day)

Homework

Homework will be sent home each Friday to be completed and returned the following Thursday. We ask that the children are encouraged to complete this to a high standard, as it is learning that we have covered so far and it is an opportunity for children to secure their understanding. We would also like the children to continue to focus on learning their times tables and related division facts. If you need an updated times table rock star login, please let us know.

Spellings
Children will be taught a spelling rule during the week and it will be their task to learn that rule for their homework. On Fridays we will then test the children on that spelling rule. Spelling books will not come home.

Reading
We will be encouraging children to read four times a week at home. Please ensure you record this in your child's reading record. We will check the reading records every Friday to see which children have read four times, these children will then receive a raffle ticket with a chance to win a prize at the end of the term. The class which have the highest number of children reading four times will receive a trophy during our assembly.

Communication

Parents and carers - please come and see us, we will be in the playground every morning and afternoon and value the importance of effective home school communication. If you have any queries or questions come and ask us or send us an email!

Essential Information for Term 5

PE Days 

Please can you ensure that your child comes to school in the correct PE kit (no football kits, bright clothing, branded sports wear) with long hair tied back and earrings removed. Please can tape be provided if your child cannot remove their own earrings. 

Class 11 - PE will take place on a Monday afternoon (Inside) and a Thursday morning (Outside).

Class 12 - PE will take place on a Monday afternoon (Inside) and a Thursday afternoon (Outside) .

Forest School 

We have forest school sessions during Term 5 so please ensure your child arrives at school with the correct kit. Appropriate old clothing is necessary along with a change of footwear. Long trousers and long sleeves should be worn even in hot weather due to brambles, stinging nettles and tics! Welly boots are ideal but old trainers are fine - children must have a change of footwear for school.

Class 11 - Groups are posted on our classroom window.

Group A - Tuesday 16th April, 30th April and 14th May.

Group B - Tuesday 23rd April, 7th May and 21st April.

Class 12 - Groups are posted on our classroom window.

Group A - Thursday 18th April, 2nd May and 16th May.

Group B - Thursday 25th April, 9th May and 23rd May.

Staffing in Year 5

Class 11- Miss Franklin

Class 12- Miss Lawrence (Monday-Wednesday) and Miss Seabourne (Wednesday-Friday)

SEND Teaching Assistant - Miss Cryer

Teaching Assistant- Miss Godfrey

Reading Assistant- Mrs Vinnicombe