Friday 12th December 2024

Year 5/6 Blog Post 12.12.24

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

We hope that you have enjoyed your week and are managing to enjoy the Christmas festivities. Please check our updated events with times and dates in the newsletter to make sure that you are aware of the last week's events. 

The children have done an outstanding job completing their assessments -we hope that you are equally as proud! 

Thank you to those that have provided children with appropriate clothing for the change in weather and temperature. Could you please make sure that items are labeled so that they can find their way back to their owners should they become misplaced. 

Reminder : Winter Reading Challenge

The Reading Agency is holding a Winter Reading Challenge and it would be great for some Down Hall children to take part!

Here is the link below to sign up for the event. 

Pre-school children and adults can get involved too! 

Just scroll down further and pick what’s best for you!

https://summerreadingchallenge.org.uk/ 

https://shop.readingagency.org.uk/collections/adults 

Pictures welcome of you and your children reading together

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Miss Harvey :

Dates for your diary.

Monday 16th December - KS2 Jack and the Beanstalk Pantomime, Towngate Theatre

Collection arrangements have been posted in the newsletter. All gates will be opened for you to collect your child/children from the playground (as normal).

Tuesday 17th December - KS1 Nativity (pm)

Wednesday 18th December - KS1 Nativity (am)

Friday 20th December - Early Years Nativity (am)

Friday 20th December - Last Day of Term

Monday 23rd December - Friday 3rd January- Christmas Holidays

Homework

Due to the children taking part in assessments this week, there will be no homework set in their books. However, please encourage the children to partake in the following:

• Reading: Remember 15-20 minutes reading to an adult every day is the optimum and should be continuing into Year 6. Please also encourage your child to read by themselves and then discuss the text afterwards, sharing opinions, their favourite part or questioning what happened so as to ensure that your child is understanding the text as well as reading it. All children have a Reading Record to take home.
• TTRS/Sumdog - lots of practice on these amazing programmes that complement what we learn at school. Please see your reading diaries for login details.

We hope that you have a wonderful weekend,

Mrs Hurley, Mr Greenfield and Mrs Witherall

Year 5/6 Blogpost 06.12.24

Dear Parents/Caregivers,

We hope you have all had a lovely week and are beginning to think about the upcoming Christmas break. Next week is assessment week and the children will be completing assessments in Reading, GPS and maths.

A reminder that as the cold weather is upon us that as well as coats it would be great to see the children wearing a scarf and gloves to protect them from the chills.

Winter Reading Challenge

The Reading Agency is holding a Winter Reading Challenge and it would be great for some Down Hall children to take part!

Here is the link below to sign up for the event. 

Pre-school children and adults can get involved too! 

Just scroll down further and pick what’s best for you!

https://summerreadingchallenge.org.uk/ 

https://shop.readingagency.org.uk/collections/adults 

Pictures welcome of you and your children reading together

​​

Miss Harvey :)

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Tuesday 10th December- EYFS/KS1 Jack and the Beanstalk Pantomime, Towngate Theatre

Wednesday 11th December – Coffee Morning 9-10am

Thursday 12th December – Christmas Dinner Day

Friday 13th December - PTA Christmas Bazaar/Father Christmas

Monday 16th December - KS2 Jack and the Beanstalk Pantomime, Towngate Theatre

Tuesday 17th December - KS1 Nativity (pm)

Wednesday 18th December - KS1 Nativity (am)

Friday 20th December - Early Years Nativity (am)

Friday 20th December - Last Day of Term

Monday 23rd December - Friday 3rd January- Christmas Holidays

YEAR 5/6 HOMEWORK TASKS

CGP BOOKS

MATHS
Year 5 Pg 33 Ordering Fractions
Year 6 Pg 20-21 Adding and Subtracting Fractions

ENGLISH
Year 5 Pg 90-91 Silent Letters
Year 6 Pg 92-93 Silent Letters

Please also ensure that your child is regularly:

• Reading: Remember 15-20 minutes reading to an adult every day is the optimum and should be continuing into Year 6. Please also encourage your child to read by themselves and then discuss the text afterwards, sharing opinions, their favourite part or questioning what happened so as to ensure that your child is understanding the text as well as reading it. All children have a Reading Record to take home.

• Spelling words - please practise these at home by revising them from your spelling and times table notebook and by writing them down. This week we are up to Spelling rule 48 - Homophones and other words that are often confused.

• Times table practise - next week we are back to multiplying and dividing 4’s. Please practise these at home by revising them from your spelling and times table notebook and by writing them down.

• TTRS/Sumdog - lots of practice on these amazing programmes that complement what we learn at school. Please see your reading diaries for login details.

We hope that you have a wonderful weekend,

Mrs Hurley, Mr Greenfield and Mrs Witherall

Year 5/6 Blog 29.11.24

Dear Parents/ Carers,

We hope that you have had a lovely week. 

Thank you to all parents who came to join us for the Christmas Lights Switch on. The children performed excellently on the night and we were all very proud of them.

Upcoming Events

A few notes for your diary for things coming up soon - more details will be on the newsletter as we get nearer to the time so keep a look out!

• 6th December - PTA Movie Night
• 10th December - KS1 Pantomime Trip
• 12th December - Christmas Jumper Day & Christmas Dinner Day
• 13th December - PTA Christmas Bazaar
• 16th December - KS2 Pantomime Trip
• 17th/18th December - KS1 Christmas Production

YEAR 5/6 HOMEWORK TASKS

CGP BOOKS

MATHS
Year 5 P31
Year 6 P18-19

ENGLISH
Year 5 P56
Year 6 P48-49

Please also ensure that your child is regularly:

• Reading: Remember 15-20 minutes reading to an adult every day is the optimum and should be continuing into Year 6. Please also encourage your child to read by themselves and then discuss the text afterwards, sharing opinions, their favourite part or questioning what happened so as to ensure that your child is understanding the text as well as reading it. All children have a Reading Record to take home.

• Spelling words - please practise these at home by revising them from your spelling and times table notebook and by writing them down. This week we are up to Spelling rule 47 - words with ‘silent’ letters 

• Times table practise - next week we are continuing with multiplying 12’s. Please practise these at home by revising them from your spelling and times table notebook and by writing them down.

• TTRS/Sumdog - lots of practice on these amazing programmes that complement what we learn at school. Please see your reading diaries for login details or message your class teacher using Dojo. 

We hope that you have a wonderful weekend,

Mrs Hurley, Mr Greenfield and Mrs Witherall

Friday 22nd November 2024

 Friday 22nd November 2024

Year 5/6 Blogpost 22.11.24

Dear Parents/ Carers

We hope that you have had a lovely week. The weather certainly has shown us that winter is here. Please make sure that coats, gloves, hats etc are labelled with your children's names to avoid them being lost. Any property that remains around school, is located in The Learning Hub (Old Opal Class). Please collect the items as soon as you realise they are missing to avoid them being thrown away.

Thank you to all parents who came to join us for Parent/ Teacher consultations, it was lovely having the opportunity to catch up and share how hard all of your children are working. 

UPCOMING EVENTS

Tuesday 26th November (during school hours) - Year 6 Play Leader training

Thursday 28th November (during school hours) - Year 5/6 Antisocial Behaviour Presentations, delivered by our local police officers.

Thursday 28th November - To meet at Rayleigh Mill by 4:05 for Rayleigh Lights 

YEAR 5/6 HOMEWORK TASKS

CGP BOOKS

MATHS
Year 5 Pg 32
Year 6 Spellings and reading

ENGLISH
Year 5 Pg 48/49
Year 6 TTRS practice

Please also ensure that your child is regularly:

• Reading: Remember 15-20 minutes reading to an adult every day is the optimum and should be continuing into Year 6. Please also encourage your child to read by themselves and then discuss the text afterwards, sharing opinions, their favourite part or questioning what happened so as to ensure that your child is understanding the text as well as reading it. All children have a Reading Record to take home.

• Spelling words - please practise these at home by revising them from your spelling and times table notebook and by writing them down. This week we are up to Spelling rule 45 - words containing the letter string - ough

• Times table practise - next week we are continuing with multiplying 12’s. Please practise these at home by revising them from your spelling and times table notebook and by writing them down.

• TTRS/Sumdog - lots of practice on these amazing programmes that complement what we learn at school. Please see your reading diaries for login details or message your class teacher using Dojo. 

We hope that you have a wonderful weekend,

Mrs Hurley, Mr Greenfield and Mrs Witherall

Year 5/6 Blogpost 15.11.24

Dear Parents/Caregivers,
Happy Friday!
As the weather is about to turn very cold next week, could you please ensure that your children come to school with a coat every day. We tend to go out at break and lunchtimes unless it is heavy rain. Also, please ensure your child is in the correct uniform every day, with a buttoned shirt and tie - These MUST be named. We have a lot of lost property left over that can be checked through after school.

UPCOMING EVENTS
Tuesday 19th November/ Wednesday 20th November - Parent Consultation Evenings
Wednesday 20th November- Year 5/6 Tag Rugby Festival
Thursday 28th November- Rayleigh Lights singing (KS2 choir)

YEAR 5/6 HOMEWORK TASKS
CGP BOOKS
MATHS
Year 5 Pg 16/17
Year 6 Pg 13/14
ENGLISH
Year 5 Pg 50/51
Year 6 Pg 46/47

Please also ensure that your child is regularly:

• Reading: Remember 15-20 minutes reading to an adult every day is the optimum and should be continuing into Year 6. Please also encourage your child to read by themselves and then discuss the text afterwards, sharing opinions, their favourite part or questioning what happened so as to ensure that your child is understanding the text as well as reading it. All children have a Reading Record to take home.

• Spelling words - please practise these at home by revising them from your spelling and times table notebook and by writing them down. This week we are up to Spelling rule 45 - sound spelt ei after c

• Times table practise - next week we are looking at 12’s. Please practise these at home by revising them from your spelling and times table notebook and by writing them down.

• TTRS/Sumdog - lots of practice on these amazing programmes that complement what we learn at school. Please see your reading diaries for login details or message your class teacher using Dojo.

Have a fab weekend!
Mrs Hurley, Mr Greenfield and Mrs Witherall

Year 5/6 Blogpost 8.11.24

Happy Friday and welcome back from half term. We hope you all had a great break.  This week, the children have focused on writing a science fiction text. The children have analysed the features and will be putting these features into their writing later next week. We look forward to reading them.

Coats

Could we please remind you that children need to bring in a coat. The temperature starting to drop and we are still noticing a number of children who are not bringing a coat to school. Please make sure these coats are also named.

Sports Letters

Just a gentle reminder that if your child is invited to participate in an event, please ensure that you complete the Google Form that is sent via text to you. If your child is unable to participate, please still complete the form as soon as you can. This will allow us to give other children an opportunity to fill in this place. We appreciate your continued support.

YEAR 5/6 HOMEWORK TASKS

CGP BOOKS

MATHS

Year 5 Pg 19 (Prime numbers and Factors)

Year 6 Pg 12 (Mental Maths)

ENGLISH

Year 5 Pg 64 (Punctuating speech into 2 parts)

Year 6 Pg 59 (Punctuating speech)

If they should have a burning desire, it would benefit their minds to dip into any of the following:

• Reading: Remember 15-20 minutes reading to an adult every day is the optimum and should be continuing into Year 6. Please also encourage your child to read by themselves and then discuss the text afterwards, sharing opinions, their favourite part or questioning what happened so as to ensure that your child is understanding the text as well as reading it. All children have a Reading Record to take home.
• Spelling words - please practise these at home by revising them from your spelling and times table notebook and by writing them down. This week we are up to Spelling rule 44 - Adding suffixes beginning with vowel letters to words ending in –fer
• Times table practise - next week we are looking at 7’s. Please practise these at home by revising them from your spelling and times table notebook and by writing them down.

• TTRS/Sumdog - lots of practice on these amazing programmes that complement what we learn at school. Please see your reading diaries for login details or message your class teacher using Dojo.

See you soon!

Mrs Hurley, Mr Greenfield and Mrs Witherall

Year 5/6 Blogpost 25.10.24

 Friday 25th October 2024

Year 5/6 Blogpost 25.10.24

Happy Friday and end of half term. We have had lots of fun and learning take place in these 8 weeks, but this is only the start of an action-packed, engaging year that we have planned ahead.  This week, the children have focussed on writing a narrative that combines the use of not only descriptive language, but the use of varying their sentence types to grasp the reader's attention, keeping them captivated.

As a 'well done' for working as hard as they have, we would like the children to enjoy their half term and take the opportunity to rest so that they are ready to embrace our next half term. 

If they should have a burning desire, it would benefit their minds to dip into any of the following:

• Reading: Remember 15-20 minutes reading to an adult every day is the optimum and should be continuing into Year 6. Please also encourage your child to read by themselves and then discuss the text afterwards, sharing opinions, their favourite part or questioning what happened so as to ensure that your child is understanding the text as well as reading it. All children have a Reading Record to take home.
• Spelling words - please practise these at home by revising them from your spelling and times table notebook and by writing them down. This week we are up to Spelling rule 44 - Adding suffixes beginning with vowel letters to words ending in –fer
• Times table practise - next week we are looking at 7’s. Please practise these at home by revising them from your spelling and times table notebook and by writing them down.

• TTRS/Sumdog - lots of practice on these amazing programmes that complement what we learn at school. Please see your reading diaries for login details or message your class teacher using Dojo.

We hope that the children who attended the disco had a fab time and you all manage to share some special time with your families this half term.

Please remember that Monday 4th October is an inset day, so children will return on Tuesday 5th October.

See you soon!

Mrs Hurley, Mr Greenfield and Mrs Witherall

Year 5/6 Blogpost 18.10.24

Happy Friday one and all. We hope you've had a great week and are looking forward to October half term next week. It's hard to believe that we have been learning for 7 weeks - we have crammed so much in this term!

World Food Day

What a day we had in school! It was wonderful cooking with all the children and trying out so many foods. Please check out our school newsletter for all the action!

Year 5 Danbury Residential

We hope that the Year 5s a had a fantastic time at their Danbury residential trip. I am sure we will hear all about it on their return to school on Monday. Keep a look out for photos in next week's school newsletter.

YEAR 5/6 HOMEWORK TASKS

CGP BOOKS

MATHS

Year 5 Pg 7 (place value)

Year 6 Pg 11 (Division)

ENGLISH

Year 5 Pg 15-16 (clauses)

Year 6 Pg 14 (clauses)

• Reading: Remember 15-20 minutes reading to an adult every day is the optimum and should be continuing into Year 6. Please also encourage your child to read by themselves and then discuss the text afterwards, sharing opinions, their favourite part or questioning what happened so as to ensure that your child is understanding the text as well as reading it. All children have a Reading Record to take home.
• Spelling words - please practise these at home by revising them from your spelling and times table notebook and by writing them down. This week we are up to Spelling rule 43 - Adding suffixes beginning with vowel letters to words ending in –fer.
• Times table practise - next week we are looking at 6’s. Please practise these at home by revising them from your spelling and times table notebook and by writing them down.

• TTRS/Sumdog - lots of practice on these amazing programmes that complement what we learn at school. Please see your reading diaries for login details or message your class teacher using Dojo.

We hope that you have a wonderful weekend!

Mrs Hurley, Mr Greenfield and Mrs Witherall

Friday 11th October 2024

 

Year 5/6 Blog Post 11.10.24

We are once again back to another Friday.

As the weather is continuing to cool and provide us with free showers, could we please request that you provide the children with suitable school uniform and added layers for when we go out to play and learn.  We have had much fun in our learning again this week, so please take a look at our newsletter for some updates and photos.

YEAR SIX PARENT MEETING

A big thank you to all of the parents that attended the Year 6 parent meeting yesterday. It was great to see you all. Remember if you have any questions from the meeting, please feel free to send a message over dojo and we will get back to you as soon as we can.

Science Day! Thursday 10th October
On Thursday, the children had a great time learning all about Science through experiments. There are pictures that we have taken from the day which we will share with you in next week's newsletter.

Year 5 Danbury Residential

We hope that the Year 5s are excited for the Danbury residential trip next week. Just a quick reminder to look over the kit list that was sent home to ensure your children remember to bring all of the required items. Please remember to bring the children's lunch in a disposable bag where possible for the first day and any medication labelled in a box if required. We will do our best to get images on the school's Instagram during the trip.

YEAR 5/6 HOMEWORK TASKS

CGP BOOKS

MATHS

Year 5 Pg 15 (Rounding and checking)

Year 6 Pg 10 (Written Multiplication)

ENGLISH

Year 5 Pg 9 (Adverbs)

Year 6 Pg 7 (Adverbs)

• Reading: Remember 15-20 minutes reading to an adult every day is the optimum and should be continuing into Year 6. Please also encourage your child to read by themselves and then discuss the text afterwards, sharing opinions, their favourite part or questioning what happened so as to ensure that your child is understanding the text as well as reading it. All children have a Reading Record to take home.
• Spelling words - please practise these at home by revising them from your spelling and times table notebook and by writing them down.
• Times table practise - next week we are looking at 8’s. Please practise these at home by revising them from your spelling and times table notebook and by writing them down.

• TTRS/Sumdog - lots of practice on these amazing programmes that complement what we learn at school. Please see your reading diaries for login details or message your class teacher using Dojo

We hope that you have a wonderful weekend

Mrs Hurley, Mr Greenfield and Mrs Witherall