Dear Parents,
A huge welcome to you if you are joining us here in Year 5/6 and a big hello if you were with us last year! The children have had a very busy week and have all settled in well to their new classes. It is so great to see the children smiling when they are coming into school each day.
Our weekly blog is the best way to receive communication from us. We will also use the Class Dojo from time to time when needed. If you have not received your child's log in please ask their teacher.
ROUTINES
Messages to staff on the gate in the morning.
Please ensure that children come on to the school grounds on their own.
Please send in a note or email the office if collection arrangements are different to normal.
Please call the office if collection arrangements change during the day.
Please label all clothing including their tie.
Ring the office if your child is off sick – must be clear for 48hrs before returning to school.
Please notify the office of any changes to mobile numbers or email addresses.
Our PE day will be on Wednesdays.
Snacks - Please provide fruit or vegetables for your child’s snack in a named, reusable container.
Homework is set every Friday and will need to be handed in by the following Wednesday.
Please ensure that you are signing your child's reading record and spelling notebook
every week.
YEAR 5/6 HOMEWORK TASKS
CGP BOOKS
MATHS
Year 5 Pg 11
Year 6 Pg 6
ENGLISH
Year 5 Pg 33-34
Year 6 Pg 32-35
- 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. Shortly, you will be able to take a Reading Record home for your time to time.
- Spelling words from Spellingframe - please practise these at home by revising them from your spelling and times table notebook and by writing them down. Your child also has a Spellingframe login. Here, you can access a range of games and activities to support spelling. This week our spelling rule is: Spelling Rule 37 - Endings which sound like /ʃəs/ spelt –cious or –tious
- Times table practise - next week we are looking at 3’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 practise on these amazing programmes that complement what we learn at school. Please see your reading diaries for log in details.
EXTRA HOMEWORK
- School Councillor - if you would like to be considered for this role, please prepare a presentation for you to share with your class next week.
Please ask for help if you are unsure!
INTRODUCING OUR AMAZING YEAR 5/6 TEACHERS
MANUKA CLASS
Hi there. My name is Mrs Hurley and I am very excited to be your child's teacher this year. I cannot wait to get to know your child over the coming year. Mrs Holland (LSA) works alongside to support all our children. She will also be teaching every Tuesday afternoon whilst Mrs Hurley is helping other teachers. The happiness and safety of your child is very important to me, if you ever have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to come and see me. My classroom door is always open.
NIGHTSHADE CLASS
Hi. My name is Mr Greenfield and Mrs Wright is the class LSA. We are both looking forward to teaching your children this year. I am looking forward to getting to know your children more as the year progresses on unless they are Tottenham fans!
DAISY CLASS
Welcome!
I am Miss Harvey and will be teaching the year fives. Miss Chapman is the class LSA who will also be here with me to support your children.
I love Down Hall, both as a member of staff and as a parent and I am looking forward to a fantastic year with your children.
I am Miss Harvey and will be teaching the year fives. Miss Chapman is the class LSA who will also be here with me to support your children.
I love Down Hall, both as a member of staff and as a parent and I am looking forward to a fantastic year with your children.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to pop into class or message us on the Class Dojo.
If you would like to speak to us feel free to call the office and we will get back to you when we can.
Have a fabulous weekend,
Mrs Hurley, Mr Greenfield & Miss Harvey
Mrs Hurley, Mr Greenfield & Miss Harvey
