WELCOME TO YEAR 5 MEET THE STAFF OF

WELCOME TO YEAR 5

MEET THE STAFF OF YEAR 5: MR TURNER : MAIN CLASS TEACHER AND VICE PRINCIPAL - I WILL BE TEACHING ON A MONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY AND FRIDAY. I WILL ALSO BE OUT OF CLASS 2 AFTERNOONS FOR LEADERSHIP TIME. MRS ANTROBUS (HLTA) : I WILL BE WITH YEAR 5 EVERYDAY AND COVERING THE 2 AFTERNOONS THAT MR TURNER IS OUT ON HIS LEADERSHIP TIME. MRS STONIER : I WILL BE TEACHING YEAR 5 ALL DAY ON A WEDNESDAY. MRS JAMES : I WILL BE TEACHING YEAR 5 AND YEAR 6 ENGLISH LESSONS, WHILST MR TURNER DOES THE SAME WITH MATHS.

AIMS FOR THE YEAR: • To meet the emotional needs of the children as well as their academic needs • • • – especially in light of the current COVID 19 lockdown and time away from loved ones and school. Meet the children at each individual level, consolidating learning from Year 4 and addressing any gaps due to the sustained absence away from school. Organise interesting subjects and stimuli and deliver a broad curriculum – there will be assessment points throughout the year and more formal end-ofyear assessments in the Summer. Within a broad curriculum, have specific focusses for Maths, Reading and Writing in particular. To also deliver the new statutory RSE curriculum (relationships education) which is mandatory from September. Develop expertise and learn from experienced members of staff over the year – e. g Mr Sigley for PE and Mrs Amison for Music. Develop children’s skills, confidence and independence in a supportive, fair manner. Recognise and celebrate children’s talents and effort.

MERITS, REWARDS AND BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT: For many years, our children from Year 5 upwards have belonged to house teams named after the four Patron Saints of the countries in the British Isles. Collectively, the children across all years can earn house or team points and a weekly total is shared in our success assembly each Friday. Weekly certificates are awarded in our success assemblies – Effort with Maths, reading and writing are acknowledged as well as our Catholic Values and Virtues and a star of the week. Extras – stickers and Brain Box prizes for children for accelerated learning, extra effort, kindness, excellent homework and general brilliance of any kind! Set of school rules that must be adhered to. Class rules agreed upon by the children. They are very fair when it comes to what should happen if rules are broken. – Sometimes spoken to by a senior leader.

MEDICAL RECORDS AND GENERAL INFORMATION Each year there are children in our care whose needs change mid-term. For example, their medication or medical requirements may alter. It is imperative that school is kept up to date with any changes and that medication kept within school (such as inhalers for asthma) is within date. If children develop allergies or food intolerances, please inform us immediately. There are times throughout the year where the children may taste food. Similarly, if family circumstances change, e. g. moved house, please let us know. Personal data is kept securely on our school systems. Please update the offices at both sites with changes to mobile phone numbers, work contact details, email addresses, etc.

Proposed timetable; we will know more in September following Government guidance.

Year 5 – Long term Overview.

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HOMEWORK • Maths and English will be set each week – possibly online • We will give the children adequate time to complete the homework and ask for help should they need it. • Homework club – to be arranged • Children to practise times tables daily – using their TT Rockstar account if they wish. • Weekly spellings • Other HW may be given out for other curriculum areas.

SPELLINGS • Spelling will be sent home weekly and will also be on the school website under the Year 5 class tab. • Tested on a Wednesday with Mrs Stonier • Scores will be sent home.

READING • • • Please ensure your child reads everyday • Challenging books to be read at appropriate time, reading for pleasure at other times. Ensure that they read a variety of genres Mostly fiction, but some non-fiction Different authors This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY Reading with an adult and talking about it to check understanding Set fun tasks to check that your child has understood what they have read (eg, pictures of characters, write alternative ending/chapter, what will happen next? )

READING RECORD • To be completed by the children a minimum of 3 x per week • Records to be brought into school each day • Parents/Guardians are welcome to comment on child’s reading/understanding • Parents/Guardians welcome to sign when child reads • Reading records to be brought in to be checked every Wednesday (more guidance in this area to follow)

PE • Non-contact sports/PE • Monday • Thursday (Mr Sigley) (please note that the days may change) • PE kit: White polo shirt, black/navy blue shorts, pumps or trainers. Long hair tied back, no jewellery. (no earrings or plasters over – LA policy) Hoodie or tracksuit in cold weather if teacher allows, on top of kit not instead of.

HIGH EXPECTATIONS • More independent • Remembering HW, PE kit, correct uniform • Punctual • Good attendance • Always strive for their best. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND

CLASS SAINT – THANK YOU TO ALL WHO RESEARCHED AND VOTED FOR OUR CLASS SAINT. St. Margaret Ward is our class saint this year. Her feast day is on the 30 th August, but as we are usually on our summer holiday then we will celebrate her feast day on the 4 th May as this is the feast day of all of the English Martyrs. St. Margaret Ward was born in Congleton, Cheshire around 1550. When she was grown up and living in London she heard about a priest who was being mistreated in prison. She wanted to help him, so she visited him and helped him to escape by smuggling in a rope. She was captured and arrested but refused to tell the authorities where Fr. Richard Watson was hiding. St. Margaret was tortured but still refused to tell. She was given a chance to be released if she attended a Protestant service, but she refused and was hanged on 30 th August 1588. She demonstrated great faith and courage. Our feeder high school has been named after her. Statue of St Margaret Ward in St Etheldreda's Church, London.

WORRIES OR CONCERNS • Please see us at the end of the day if we are available • If not call 01782 987200 to make an appointment • Or Email : year 5 -ks 2@stjohnskidsgrove. org. uk This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA • THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME!