Falcons Class 2023 - 2024
PE days are Monday and Friday - please come to school in your PE Kit on those days.
This term Year 5 will also be doing outdoor learning every Thursday afternoon, please come to school wearing old clothes (that can get messy).
Dates for your Diary...
- Monday 4th September 2023 - INSET day
- Tuesday 5th September - Back to school
- Tuesday 12th September - Ukulele lessons start
- Thursday 14th September - Outdoor learning begins
- Monday 2nd October - Flu Immunisations
- Wednesday 4th October - SATRO Coding Workshop
- W/B Monday 9th October - Feel Good Week
- Wednesday 11th October - Individual Photographs
- Monday 16th October - Rock Kidz
- Monday 23rd October - Half Term
- Monday 30th October - INSET Day
- Tuesday 31st October - Back to School
- Friday 15th December - Last day of term, 2pm finish
Please click here to open the National Curriculum.
Please see the documents below for further information to your child's learning in Year 5.
Daily Reading
I expect all children to read for a minimum of 20 minutes every day. They can read a variety of books of their choice. They can read it independently, read to a family member or even be read to! Spending time with a book has boundless health benefits and can help children succeed in school. In other words:
Reading is the key that can unlock success!
If you would like some great texts to read to your children, check out the Recommended Reading Lists that are uploaded below. I've categorised the fiction books into genres so you can find books similar to what you know you already enjoy. I have also included the book's Accelerated Reader level where possible.
If you're reading a book at home and are interested in its Accelerated Reader level, use the website www.arbookfind.co.uk to find out.
Many teachers at Kingfield love to read and are always willing to give out book recommendations! Don't be shy to ask an adult for a book they think you might like.
Homework & Spelling
Homework is an integral part to consolidating learning from school. You should aim to spend at least 30 minutes on homework and spelling each week.
Homework is set by Mrs Speirs on a Wednesday using MyMaths. It needs to be completed by the following Tuesday. If it is not handed in on time, you may miss your break to complete it.
In addition, you will be given 5 spelling words to learn from a rule, pattern or theme. Your weekly spelling test will test the same rule, pattern or theme alongside mystery spellings.
You'll need to dedicate some time each week to practicing your spellings. Use the spelling list below to learn this week's spellings.
Our Values
We will continue to look at our four key values: Respect, Resilience, Empathy and Reflection.
Through Class Worship, assemblies and cross-curricular lessons, our values will be embedded into all aspects of our day-to-day learning, helping us to become the best that we can be.
Staff for 2023-24
If you have any questions or comments, please come and speak to us!
Class teacher: Mrs Fox
Additional teacher: Mrs Speirs all day Wednesday
Teaching Assistant: Mrs Donaldson (Monday - Thursday mornings) and Mrs Humphreys (Friday morning)
Learning Support Assistant - Miss Balkwill
This week's Spellings (13/09/23)
This week the spelling rule is looking at silent letters.
Answer
Foreign
Island
Doubt
Yacht
