Welcome to Class Five

We are a mixed Year 5 and 6 class. Miss Jenkinson is our teacher and Mrs Hanley is the teaching assistant. We are also very lucky to have Miss Frost who delivers intervention groups every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons and Mrs Taylor who volunteers and helps out in class on a Tuesday.

PE days are Monday (indoor) and Friday (outdoor).

Our Crumbling Coastlines

During the spring term children will be learning all about coastlines. We will combine a range of sources to provide a detailed picture of a Whitby and look at the geographical process of coastal erosion. We will observe and explain some of the ways that human activities affect our coastal environments. We will analyse a range of sources including maps, infographics and data; interpreting results and identifying patterns. In the summer term we will be visiting Whitby on residential making our topic even more exciting.
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RE

Our RE topics this term this terms are:

· Mission

· Sacrifice

· Memorial Sacrifice

We continue to watch the Mark10Mission each week and attend Mass. We are really rpoud of our altar servers who have recently received training and who do a fantastic job each week at Mass.
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Maths

We will be improving our arithmetic skills this term. We have timed sessions 3x per week where we show off our skills. We hold maths meetings where we address areas to improve in for next time. Miss Jenkinson is thrilled with our progress so far! Keep it up Class 5!
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Important Information

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It is important your child continues to practice times tables up to 12x12! By year 4 children should be able to fluently recall times tables facts under 6 seconds. This is a skill that children should continue to practice in Year 5/6.

SPAG Club

At St Gerard's, we conduct a SPAG Club every Monday after school. The primary aim of this initiative is to enhance students' knowledge and foster a deep appreciation for spelling, punctuation, and grammar (SPAG) as well as literacy. We extend a warm invitation to parents and carers to actively participate in these sessions. By joining us, we can collectively prepare for SATs and contribute to our children's educational success.

Reading

In order to monitor and promote reading comprehension, reading records will be assessed on a weekly basis, specifically on Wednesdays. Regular assessment enables educators to evaluate the progress of students' reading abilities, identify areas where additional support may be needed, and provide timely feedback. Students are advised to regularly maintain their reading records, ensuring they accurately capture the details of books read, including key insights and reflections.

Homework

Homework is distributed every Wednesday and must be submitted by Monday. If your child requires assistance with their homework, please seek guidance from Miss Jenkinson or Mrs Hanley. Alternatively, we are available during school hours to provide support with completing the homework.

Headteacher: Mrs. B. Baxter

Senior Leadership Team: Mrs. T. Drury, Miss. E. Jenkinson, Mrs M Machen

St. Gerard's Catholic Primary School, Park Nook, Doncaster Road, Thrybergh, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 4AE

Telephone: 01709 850568

Email: office@stgerardsprimary.org

Twitter: @StGerards1928

School Opening Hours:

KS1: 8:30am - 3:00pm

KS2: 8:45am - 3:15pm

Office Hours: 7:45am - 5:30pm

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