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Welcome to Gold Class

Where only our best is enough

Teachers : Miss Griffiths (Mon-Weds) Mrs Devine (Thurs-Fri)

We are years 5 and 6

We endeavour to keep this page up to date with the information you will need over the next half term but if there is something we have missed, please do come and ask us. We are at the door after school each day when dismissing the children so this might be the most convenient time for any quick questions or messages. If you have any concerns, do let us know and we will do our best to support. 

Reminder: PE in Autumn 1: Tuesday 15th September - Tuesday 20th October. Please see the 'Gold Class Swimming' letter for more information.

English websites

http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zv48q6f
http://www.educationquizzes.com/ks2/english/

Maths websites

https://www.mathsisfun.com/  (good for revising formal methods of calculation, including fractions)
http://www.math-aids.com/   (create your own worksheets for any topic)
http://www.educationquizzes.com/ks2/maths/

Important dates for your diaries:  

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Homework and spellings:

Each week, children will be given paper homework to complete. This will consist of an English focused homework (eg grammar work or comprehension) and a mathematics homework (which will be linked to their in class learning that week or will be arithmetic based).

In addition to this, children are expected to be reading daily (a minimum of 4 times per week recorded in their diary), learning their statuatory spelling lists (they will be given copies of this to keep at home along with a spelling task sheet that they can use as required) and rehearsing their times tables (use of Times Tables Rockstars is encouraged).

Children will not currently complete weekly spelling tests in class however spelling work will occur regularly. It is also essential for children to be learning the definitions of their spellings to support their reading comprehension.

It is important that all children are learning their times tables up to 12 x 12. They need to be able to recall multiplication and division facts. This is very important in years 5 and 6 to support the children with their everyday Maths lessons.

Homework will be set on a Friday and needs completing by the following Wednesday. 

What are the advantages of your child learning their multiplication tables?

The key advantages include:

• Application in daily life.
• Integral to developing basic mathematical building blocks.
• Building confidence with more complex tasks.
• Gaining a conceptual understanding of multiplication and deeper thinking process.
• Improving problem-solving abilities.
• Developing key skills and 'number sense'

How can you help?

Regular practise on TTRockstars or the below sites with games to help with their learning. 

https://www.timestables.co.uk/

Reading

The power of reading holds the key to success – it not only underpins everything we learn about but it also stimulates curiosity, intrigue, an active imagination and helps us to think critically and analytically so let’s work together to make your child be the best reader they can be! You can help by listening to your child read and by reading to your child (bedtime stories are a wonderful way). Don’t forget to sign your child’s reading diary too – extra credits are given for this😊.

Reading remains a key priority. Please remind your child to bring their homework diary and reading book to school every day. 

Your child does not have to always read to you. They can read to themselves or others. However, it is important to listen to your child regularly and support their reading and comprehension at home. The children are also allowed to read books from home and complete reading quizzes on these too. 

At the bottom of this page you will find a helpful document to how you can support reading at home.

Accelerated Reader Website: global-zone61.renaissance-go.com/welcomeportal/6701187

Attendance 

Attendance matters and everyday counts!

Please ensure your child arrives on time and is ready for the school day ahead. If you have a problem, please let us know as soon as possible.

Missing school means missing learning and learning builds from one day to another.

Reward System

Credits are given to your children for their efforts, attitudes and behaviour. All credits earned go towards your child gaining their Bronze, Silver, Gold and Honours certificates, and finally the prestigious Badge (this is a special achievement, which is presented at the end of the year in our end of year assembly if enough merits are gained). 

Early Help 

Early help and early intervention are forms of support aimed at improving outcomes for children or preventing escalating need or risk. If for whatever reason you and your child are struggling and feel you need help, please do ask. School staff may be able to advise, offer support or signpost you to the people and agencies who can

Our Class Representatives:

School Council Reps: 

Green Team Reps: 

Contact Information

Can we please remind you to double-check with the office that your contact details are up-to-date. Newsletters are on the website and have lots of key information and dates for you. Please make sure you are checking these regularly. 

Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

Thank you for your continued support,

Mrs Devine and Miss Griffiths.