Year 5 Newsletter 6.11.2020

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

Primary School: Term 1 Conferences - Please read the information below

3-Way Conferences: Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th November

• Wednesday 11th November is a normal school day. Conferences take place after school. Students will go home at 2.30pm unless they have a selective ECA.
• Thursday 12th November will not be a normal school day for Nursery to Year 6. Students will only come to school with you for their appointment slot (students must be dressed in school uniform). Foundation Stage and Year 1 students do not need to attend the parent-teacher conferences.
• Home Language - Dutch Group Key Stage 2
• Home Language - Singapore Mandarin Key Stage 2
• Tennis Academy – Junior Tigers
• Gymnastics Academy Team training - Year 3 to 6
• Tigersharks Swim Academy Year 3 and above
• FOBISIA swim trials will also take place on Wednesday 11th November after school.
• Students using school transport will automatically be put on their default bus at 2.30, unless they have a selective ECA.
• If your child uses school transport, but will not use the bus on the afternoon of their Conference, please contact Transport (transport@patana.ac.th) to cancel the bus home.
• There will be no school buses running for Nursery to Year 6 students on Thursday 12th November. You will need to bring your child to school and take them home after their conference.
• The library will be open for you to visit before or after your child’s appointment with the class teacher. It is an opportunity to speak to our teacher librarians about books and authors your child might enjoy to encourage them to read widely and explore a larger variety of genres. It is also an opportunity to explore the different resources we have available to help immerse your child in language and excite them about reading.
• There will be an opportunity to celebrate your child’s learning in ICT from Years 1 - 6. Please visit our ICT suites located in the Year 1 and 2 building to view your child’s new learning.

ECAs:

Wednesday 11th November– only the following Selective ECAs will run:

Thursday 12th November - All ECAs are cancelled on Thursday 12th November.

School Transport:

Wednesday 11th November:

Thursday 12th November:

Our Libraries during the 3-Way Conferences:

• The library will be open for you to visit before or after your child’s appointment with the class teacher. It is an opportunity to speak to our teacher librarians about books and authors your child might enjoy to encourage them to read widely and explore a larger variety of genres. It is also an opportunity to explore the different resources we have available to help immerse your child in language and excite them about reading.

ICT during the 3-Way Conferences

• There will be an opportunity to celebrate your child’s learning in ICT from Years 1 - 6. Please visit our ICT suites located in the Year 1 and 2 building to view your child’s new learning.

PE Curriculum Term 1b

Please see the information below regarding the PE curriculum for the next half term. 

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 the following students who are celebrating their birthday this week

Individualised treats (cupcakes, donuts, etc) can be brought in either at the start of the day or the end of the day

• No Nuts! Please ensure that any food items sent in do not contain nuts, or any traces of nuts. Please check the ingredients.

· No candles

· The birthday treats must be individual portions – teachers will not be able to cut pieces of cake to be given out.

Please liaise directly with your child’s class teacher to inform them if you will be bringing in treats for your child’s birthday. Parents should not come onto the school campus between 8am and 2pm, so please arrange for any birthday treats to be shared before 8am or after 2pm. 

General Information

PTG

Lost Property

Parents and children are encouraged to search lost property before purchasing replacement items.

Please visit https://patana.fireflycloud.asia/community-events/lost-property/current-lost-property or scan the code and log in.

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