Year 5/6
Year 5/6 2023-2024
Miss Edwards
Year 5/6 class teacher
Welcome to Year 5/6!
"Learning and growing together!”
WOW, didn't those weeks of the summer holidays fly by! As the year begins, I feel so grateful that I get to facilitate the Year 5 and Year 6 pupils’ learning. I simply cannot wait to help them to develop academically, socially and emotionally. There is plenty of new concepts and content to introduce in upper key stage 2, and an abundance of memorable, learning experiences too.
Each day, we expect our pupils to show our ACORN (ambition, creativity, ownership, resilience and nurture) values in all that they do, whilst showing mutual respect and tolerance to one another.
To view our Year 6 curriculum overview, please see the files section at the bottom of this page. This document will outline the topics for each term, for each area of the curriculum.
In addition to this, you will find the Year 6 autumn term timetable and our autumn term knowledge organisers.
Key Information
Uniform
Our pupil’s should arrive at school in full school uniform, including suitable all-black footwear. Please can you ensure that your child's uniform is clearly labelled with their name. We will always encourage children to be responsible for their own belongings whilst in school.
Reading
At Palace Fields, we have set the expectation that children are reading at home every day, as well as having their reading books in school with them every day. Our library is open to the children every break time for them to take books out, and then swap them, once they have finished. Personally, I would love to see the children bringing in their own books so that we can continue to build a positive reading culture in Year 2!
Homework
Homework will be set every Thursday with the expectation that it will be back in school the following Tuesday. Alongside our homework each week, I will be setting a stand-alone homework quest that should be completed over the course of a few weeks - details can be found at the bottom of this page, along with our curriculum map!
PE
The children will be developing their knowledge and skills in Fundamentals and Ball Skills on Wednesday and Friday. Children are expected to have full PE kit for every lesson (ie. plain white top, navy/black shorts and trainers/pumps).
Snack
Snack is available in school (milk and toast). If your child is having snack, we ask that it is brought in on Monday morning in an envelope with your child's name and the amount clearly shown. For both milk and toast, it is £2.50 for the week (50p per day).
Water Bottles
We encourage children to bring a bottle of water to school daily to keep them hydrated throughout their lessons. The children will have many opportunities throughout the day to have a drink of water. Please remember that juice is not permitted in water bottles stored in class but may be consumed with their snack at break time and packed lunch at lunchtime.
Upcoming trips/events
- Imperial War Museum - Friday 20th October 2023
- Loggerheads - Tuesday 26th March 2024
- Year 6 SATs week - Monday 13th May - Thursday 16th May 2024
- Year 6 Residential to Anglesey - Monday 8th July - Wednesday 10th July 2024
Should you have any concerns or queries, please know that I am usually available to talk at home time, or you can make contact with me via Seesaw or via email: kedwards@pfp.theheathfamily.org.uk
Thanks again for your support,
Miss Edwards
