Year 5 Newsletter 2nd December 2022 

A note from the Principal

Living our values

We are conscientious role models

Important dates for your diary

Well-being

PTG Tech Talks

Supporting our Year 13 students

Dear parents,

As part of my IB Business project, I am reviewing and supporting the school in identifying how we can best promote and improve our school shop. I would greatly appreciate your support by completing this short survey with your invaluable feedback.

Thank you in advance for your support with this.

Matthew Chandler

Learning

PSHE

This week in PSHE, we have been learning about our mental health and how to recognise physical responses to stress. We watched this video and spoke about the importance of talking about mental health. 

Next week, we will start to look at personal safety and first aid. 

After Christmas, we will explore family relationships. Please refer to the recent email which gives more information about this. 

Music Blog

Visit the recently update Primary Music Blog for lots of information connected to your child’s learning including musician of the month, resources connected to areas of the curriculum, ECA materials and information about upcoming events.

PE  - Primary PE Personal Challenge Week!:

Students will be participating in their Star Challenge and Fitness Challenges next week (Friday 9^th and Monday 12^th December) during their PE lessons. They have received information regarding this in assembly or from teachers. A copy of the PowerPoint is here . Please read for full information!

A polite reminder that if they choose to do the scoot option, scooters must be labelled clearly with Name and Class. Only fold up scooters will be allowed on School transport, and helmets are compulsory. Scooters / skates can be stored in the Sports Hall Foyer in the morning and can remain there until the end of the day for collection.

Friday 9^th December

5W, 5L, 5T, 5A : STAR CHALLENGE! (Swim Kit / Scooters / roller blades optional).

5M, 5C, 5D and 5B : FITNESS CHALLENGE! (Normal PE kit).

Monday 12th December:

5W, 5L, 5T, 5A: FITNESS CHALLENGE (Normal PE kit).

5M, 5C, 5D and 5B : STAR CHALLENGE! (Swim kit / Scooters / roller blades optional)

Class Blogs and home learning

Here is the link to the Year 5 blogs. You will find an overview of your child's learning along with their home learning tasks and any important messages from your child's class teacher. 

Please check your child's class blog weekly to stay informed about their learning. 

Please encourage your child to complete their home learning.

Global Citizenship

Year 5 Bring Buy and Bake Sale will be held on Thursday 8^th December

We will be raising money for our Year 5 Charity – Cambodia Clean Water Project

Please start collecting any unwanted items for your child to sell.

Items should still be in good condition.

Your child may start bringing these items in to school from next week.

We welcome:

• Books
• Stationary
• Toys
• Teddies
• Games
• Clothes

Your child may also want to spend some time baking or making edible treats to sell at the sale such as: cooking, cupcakes, brownies, small savouries etc… We will do some cooking in school as well. 

These should be brought to school in clearly labelled container on the morning of the sale.

Strictly No Nuts!

Christmas Shoe Box Appeal

Please read below to find out more about our Christmas Shoe Box Appeal

Events In The World 

You can keep up to date with current events around the world by watching Newsround, an age appropriate news show.  Being aware of current events will help your child to make connections with a range of themes when reading in class, and it is an ideal opportunity for you to model discussing your opinions and using experiences to draw connections between events and people. 

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

Birthdays 

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 with your child in the morning.
• Please agree a time with the teacher in advance.
• Children will be expected to eat any birthday treats outside of classrooms.
• Parents can join in the celebrations.

General Information

Temporary Guardianship Form - let us know if both parents are going away and leaving a student with a friend, nanny or a maid.

Important Contacts