Year 5 Newsletter 26.3.2021 

We are: inquisitive and creative

Events

Well Being 

Preventing the spread of Gastro-intestinal Infections

When several children are absent due to vomiting and/or diarrhoea, it is highly likely due to the spread of a gastro-intestinal (GI) infection.

Clusters of children from the same class or friendship group may become ill and display the same symptoms.

Symptoms may include:

• Diarrhea
• Vomiting
• Abdominal (stomach) pain
• Tiredness
• Flu-like symptoms

Most common stomach and intestinal infections are infectious, especially between younger children.

GI infections may be caused by a virus, bacteria or parasite.

Preventing the spread of GI infections

Hand washing

We teach the importance of hand washing at school to reduce the spread of infection.

Please model thorough hand washing at home and school, especially after visits to the toilet and before eating any food. This will help to stop the infection from spreading.

Don’t allow children to share snacks

Although we encourage sharing of toys and resources, the sharing of snacks makes it easy for infections to pass from one child to another.

Keep children at home if unwell

Children should only return to school once they are well.

Whilst at home, they need lots of rest and fluids, mainly water, to prevent dehydration.

If symptoms become more severe, the family should seek medical attention.

Returning to school

Children should only start back at school when they are completely free of symptoms.

If a child returns to school still unwell, the parents will be asked to take their child home.

FS children (Nursery/FS1/FS2)

Should be kept at home for at least 48 hours from the last bout of vomiting and/or diarrhea.

Y1 – Y6 children

Should be kept at home for at least 24 hours from the last bout of vomiting and/or diarrhea.

Digital Citizenship

Please continue to monitor your child's online behaviours. Students can use MS Teams to communicate respectfully with their peers; however, chats should be monitored by parents when this platform is used at home.  

RSE - Relationship and Sex Education parent presentation

We would like to invite you to attend our parental presentation on 11th May in the Primary Hall. During the presentation, we will share the Year 5 and 6 curriculum learning objectives and the material that we will share with students. 

ECA Sign Ups

Global Citizenship

Musician of the month

Musician of the Month

As you know, each month in Music we focus on a particular musician and listen to/discuss their music. The musicians are chosen with consideration to diversity of gender, nationality and music style. This month is Evelyn Glennie, a Scottish percussionist and composer who lost her hearing as a young child.

Events in the World

If you would like your child to be aware of world news and events but find it too overwhelming, have a look at Newsround for a more age appropriate version of current events.

You can also access First News and The Week along with a wide selection of other magazines in our Primary Library. Being aware of current events really will help your child to make connections with a range of themes when reading in class. 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround

Learning

PE from 22nd March

Dance = Normal Patana PE kit required. 

Climbing and OAA =Normal Patana PE kit.

Mini Tennis = Normal Patana PE kit required and a sun hat. 

Gymnastics = Normal Patana PE kit required. 

Home Learning and Class Blogs

Remember that your child's home learning has been shared via their class blog.

Here is the link directly to the Year 5 blogs. 

Birthdays

Happy Birthday to all students who are celebrating their birthday this week.

We are a NUT FREE school. Please when ordering birthday treats double check before bringing treats on the campus. Many toppings offered by some donut shops have flaked almonds in their toppings and peanut butter fillings. 

• Individual treats can be brought into school before 8 a.m. or after 2 p.m.
• Please agree a time with the teacher in advance.
• Children will be expected to eat any birthday treats in their classroom.

General Information

PTG information