Welcome to Giraffes!

Hello! I am Mrs Jackson and I am the class teacher in Giraffes. We are lucky to be supported by both Mrs Edwards and Mrs Coley across the Year 5 classes.

Here are some pictures of our classroom environment:

Key information

Autumn 2 updates:

Giraffes will now be doing PE on Wednesday afternoons only.

Forest school days for autumn 2:-

Friday 8th November - Giraffes

Friday 15th November - Zebras

Friday 22nd November - Giraffes

Friday 29th November - Zebras

Friday 6th December - Giraffes

Friday 13th December - Zebras

Friday 20th December - Giraffes

Please ensure your child has their correct kits in school for forest school and PE on the above days.

• PE update as of 18.9.24: Giraffes will now be doing PE on Thursday afternoons only. Please send your child to school with their full PE kit on this day. This consists of: white t-shirt, black shorts/leggings/tracksuit bottoms and appropriate footwear. No earrings are allowed for any sports in school. We are not permitted to remove earrings in school. Tape can no longer be used instead of removing earrings. Children will miss their PE lessons if they are unable to take out their earrings independently.

• Forest school update as of 18.9.24: Forest school will be on a bi-weekly basis from now on for each Year 5 class. 

  Forest school days for autumn 1:-
  Friday 20th September - Giraffes
  Friday 27th September - Zebras
  Friday 4th October - Giraffes
  Friday 11th October - Zebras
  Friday 18th October - Giraffes
  Friday 25th October - Zebras
  
  Your child will need a change of shoes (wellies/trainers) and long sleeved clothing to participate in activities at the forest safely. Trousers are needed. We will be attending the forest in all weathers so please ensure you send your child with appropriate clothing each week.

• The children will not be swimming in Year 5 unless personally informed by a member of the Year 5 team.
• All children need a named water bottle in school.
• Remember to label your child’s clothing so it can be returned safely!
• Tuck shop will be available at break times. If your child would like to bring their own snack for break, this needs to be a healthy item e.g. fruit.

Autumn 1 learning

I am thrilled to embark on a new academic year filled with exciting learning opportunities. The Year 5 team have a fantastic line-up of fun and educational activities planned that we can't wait to share with the children. Below is a little insight as to what we’ll be learning about during autumn 1!

Writing
In English, we will be delving into the inspiring stories of 'Young, Gifted and Black' by Jamia Wilson and 'Race to the Frozen North: The Matthew Henson Story' by Catherine Johnson. The children will have the chance to write diary entries in role as Matthew Henson, immersing themselves in his remarkable journey.

Reading
During reading lessons, we will be engrossed in the tale of 'My Brother's Ghost' by Allan Ahlberg.

Maths
In Maths, we will be focusing on place value, the four operations and fractions to deepen our understanding of mathematical concepts.

Science
Get ready for a galactic adventure in Science as we explore earth and space, with a special trip planned to the space centre. Watch out for more details on this shortly!

History and RE
History lessons will take us back in time to study early Islamic civilisation, while in RE, we will ponder the big question, 'What does it mean if God is holy and loving?'

Design and Technology
In Design and Technology, we will be creating doodlers and learning about electrical systems, guided by our creativity and curiosity.

Music
Music lessons will be led by Mrs Bright, who will introduce the children to tuned percussion instruments, broadening their musical horizons.

Computing
Computing lessons will focus on recognising IT systems and honing skills for effective internet searching.

French
In French, we will brush up on phonetics before learning to express the date in French.

PE
PE sessions will be engaging and dynamic, focusing on developing multiskills and promoting teamwork.

PSHE
In PSHE, we will explore the importance of families and relationships, fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

 

I am looking forward to a fantastic term ahead, filled with growth, discovery and plenty of fun.

See you all on Thursday 5^th September! 

Mrs Jackson

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Autumn 1: Snapshots of our learning!

 A video of the poet, Mark Grist, performing one of his raps! We loved it!