Kestrels

Welcome to Kestrels Class!
 

Kestrels is one of the Year 5 classes that is taught by Mrs Clark and supported by Miss Savage. Our classroom ethos promotes the whole school values of Respect, Responsibility and Resilience and we strive to help the children develop their independence over the year in preparation for their transition to Year 6.  We will always encourage them to try their best and support each other, even when something is challenging.

 

The first two weeks back will focus on PSHE, with the remaining topics throughout the year being history and geography based:

• First two weeks – Understanding emotions, behaviour expectations, classroom expectations, accepting differences.

• Autumn Term – Ancient Greece.  The children will have the opportunity to visit Leeds Museum and explore artefacts.

• Spring Term – Extreme Weather.  The children will be developing their fieldwork skills in and around school.

• Summer Term – The Victorians. The children will be participating in a Victorian Day as part of their immersive experience of that era.

 

We have a love of reading at our school.  The children are encouraged to read as much as possible during the week, including at home. We will be enjoying a range of novels in class during story time as well as allowing the children time throughout the school day to read for pleasure. Here are some of the reading for pleasure texts that we will be enjoying as a class over the year:

• ‘We’re all Wonders’ by RJ Palacio

• ‘Auggie and Me’ by RJ Palacio

• ‘Who Let the Gods Out’ by Maz Evans

• ‘The Nowhere Emporium’ by M.A Rosa

• ‘Street Child’ by Berlie Doherty

 

Our PE days are on Tuesday (indoor) and Wednesday (outdoor).  Children must bring a suitable PE kit to get changed into on both days.  They will also need to bring a water bottle to school every day.

 

As a class, we believe that hard work and resilience will ensure that everyone achieves to the best of their ability. Our classroom is one where every child’s work is valued, all ideas and opinions are encouraged, and the children are given the tools and support to work at their own level.  We hope you will join us in encouraging your child to work hard and take pride in their work.

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