End of term reminders

Our end of year assemblies are on Monday at 9.40am (5E/5F) and Tuesday at 9.40am (5H and 5MR).

Please remember to come to school in school uniform.

Please return all library books/reading books to school before Friday.

Don't forget to join the Summer Reading Challenge. You can sign up in your local library or using the link below.

Summer Reading Challenge

Thank you for your support over the year. Have a wonderful break.

Don't forget our trip on Monday.

You will need:

a packed lunch

a water bottle

a sun hat

Please remember to wear your sun cream and let your teacher know if you get travel sick.

All pupils are expected to wear school uniform.

Trip to Herstmonceux

On Monday 26th June we are going on our trip. If any parents are able to come to support a group, please email the classteacher or Miss Eddington.

Year 5 & 6

Juniors Sports Day - Thursday 26^th May 2022

All parents and carers please join us for a fun filled sports day!

Location: Earlswood Junior School Field

Time: 12.35-14.45 

There will be a picnic lunch starting at 11.40 to 12.20 beforehand if you wish to join your child for lunch.

The entrance for parents and carers will be via the top main entrance for the junior site. You will be asked to sign in when you arrive at the gate and if you are unsure there will be members of staff to help direct you to the activity your child will be starting on first. Please be patient, we will aim to sign you in as quickly as possible.

As much enthusiasm and encouragement not only for your child but the whole colour team would be fantastic!

See you there on what will hopefully be a bright and sunny day!

Many thanks for your continued support,

The PE Team

Cooking

We are cooking this week.

If there are any changes to your child's dietary needs/allergies, please update this information at the school office.

We made Smoked Joloff rice with plantain in our food and nutrition lesson.

Here is the recipe:

Method

Step 1 –

Place the rice in a pan of water. Bring to the boil and par-boil for 5 minutes until the rice is almost cooked. Then drain in a sieve, rinse and set aside.

Step 2 –

Roughly chop the pepper and red onion.

Place in a bowl with the tomatoes and garlic.

Blend until smooth with the help of an adult.

Step 3 –

Finely slice the onion.

Heat the oil in a pan.

Add the onion and bay leaves.

Cook on a medium heat for 8 minutes until the onion is soft.

Step 4 –

Add the spices (cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, ground cumin) to the mix in the pan.

Add the sea salt. Cook for a few more minutes.

Add the tomato puree and cook for 1-2 mins.

Step 5 –

Add the tomato and pepper mix (made by Group 2) to the pan.

Add the semi-cooked rice (from Group 1)

Mix thoroughly so that the rice is fully coated.

Add a dash of water, turn down the heat, stir and cover with a lid for 5-10 minutes until cooked through.

Step 6 –

Peel the plantains and slice in 1cm slices.

Heat the oil in a pan until hot.

Fry for a few minutes, turning occasionally, until soft and cooked. Serve with the rice.

Don't forget our Times Tables Rock stars competition!!! Have you been practising?

Whole School TTRS Competition

We will be carrying out another 'Whole School TTRS Competition' this year for the children in Years 2-6 to compete in! The battles will commence on the week beginning Monday 20^th March. One child from each class will be selected to compete in the tournament for their class. Children will be decided based on who has played on TTRS the most this year so far. The rest of the class members will cheer on their classmates from the audience

Homework

Your child will have received a paper copy of the Maths and Reading homework which will be marked in class,

It will not be posted on google classroom.

Please remind them to complete their homework and return it to school by Friday morning at the latest.

If you need help to support your child with their homework. Have a look at The School Run

Whole School TTRS Competition

We will be carrying out another 'Whole School TTRS Competition' this year for the children in Years 2-6 to compete in! The battles will commence on the week beginning Monday 20^th March. One child from each class will be selected to compete in the tournament for their class. Children will be decided based on who has played on TTRS the most this year so far. The rest of the class members will cheer on their classmates from the audience.

If anyone has any shoeboxes, please can we have them ready for week 2. 

We really enjoyed our Rainforest Experience day

We created some wonderful Rainforest performances and really enjoyed finding out about the Borneo rainforest and the orangutans. We created some amazing artwork using pastel colours and the inspiration of John Dyer and the Last Chance to Paint website.

https://www.lastchancetopaint.com

Maybe you would like to watch some of the other videos and create some more rainforest artwork at home.

Please have a look at the Earlswood instagram page for some photographs of the day.

On Wednesday the 11th January we will have a rainforest workshop. We will also be completing an art focus through a rainforest webinar with an artist. 

We are inviting your child to come to school wearing a colour of a rainforest plant or animal.

Please remember your donation for the Christmas Fair. Chocolate for the tombola please.

Please come to school in your uniform on Friday (9.12.22).

Wednesday 15th December

No PE, please wear your uniform.

Christmas lunch 

Please remember that the last day of term in Friday 16th December. We finish at the normaol time.

We are really excited to perform to parents at our Christmas singing assemblies this week.

5E & 5F Wednesday 7th December 9.50am - Please wear full uniform on this day. No PE clothes please.

5MR & 5H Thursday 8th December 9.50am

Plague Day

We will complete our work on the Plague with our Plague day on 30th November. We are inviting you to dress up for the day.

Christmas making morning

We are collecting boxes or sheets of card for making morning. Please bring to the class early next week.

Sirlinkalot

"Sirlinkalot is eagerly awaiting any spelling 'tricks' that either children, parents or carers have created! Get thinking with your adults at home and send your ideas to the email below."

sirlinkalot@sirlinkalot.org

Children in Need - Friday 18th November  

On Friday 18th November, we ask that children and staff wear something spotty to celebrate Children in Need. Your donations can help children and young people all over the UK who need it most. If you would like to complete your own fundraising challenges, please follow this link for some ideas - https://www.bbcchildreninneed.co.uk/fundraising/ten-on-the-spot-fundraising-challenges/

We would love to hear about any fundraising challenges you and your family take part in! Thank you for your support.  

Winter

Now that we are heading towards winter, please ensure your children brings a coat each day.

We recommend bringing a spare pair of sock as some children are getting quite soggy feet during PE.

We are beginning to collect items for sculpture week.

Each child will need a plastic 2l bottle. Please bring more than one if you can.

We are also collecting newspapers.

Please bring them in by Friday 21st October.

Year 5 Homework

Please see below an Overview of Y5 Homework:

All homework will be set on a Friday and must be completed by the following Thursday. 

English:

-The children should be reading at home for 20 minutes each day. Please ensure all reading is recorded in the Reading Record (they can do this independently).

-There will be a Reading Comprehension Task set for the children on Google Classrooms each week. You will need to use the answer sheet provided (on Google Classrooms) to self-mark your answers. 

Maths: 

-There will be a set of 18 fluency based questions set on Google Classrooms each week. These link to skills they have been working on in class during the week.

You will need to use the answer sheet provided (on Google Classrooms) to self-mark your answers. 

If you have any trouble with this homework please speak to your child's class teacher.

If you would like an additional (optional) activity, your child can access: 

-Times tables Rockstars – supplementary homework.

Spelling: 

Please practise the words from Patient Potter on app.sirlinkalot.com

If your child requires different words, the class teacher will write these in their reading record book. We will have regular informal checks to ensure the children are able to spell the words.

28.2.22

We have been made aware of the human error that has occurred within the Meerkats Maths homework this week. It has now been rectified and scores amended. We apologies for any inconvenience  caused. Thank you for your continued support and understanding. 

Year 5 homework - Extract from Homework Policy

English

Children should aim to read for 20 minutes every day and make a record in their reading record book.  Children will be given a list of 10 spellings to learn, which will be taken from the National Curriculum and will be set on Purple Mash.  There will be a half termly spelling test.

Children will be set a piece of English each week and this will focus on comprehension.

Mathematics

A fluency sheet will be set each week on google classroom. Most children will be expected to recall and use multiplication and division facts for tables up to 12 x 12.  

Times tables Rockstars – supplementary homework offered

8.10.21

**Based on feedback, the Year 5 Homework has changed format slightly.**

Please see description below:

Maths: Quiz set on Google Classrooms containing 15 questions relating to children's current and previous learning. The children's answers will be marked automatically on the Quiz. 

Reading: Will now be printed and provided to the children. Reading homework will be completed on paper and then handed in on Thursdays. The children will self-mark their answers in class. 

Spelling: Set on Purple Mash. Children will need to complete 10 spellings on Purple Mash Quiz.

If your child is finding a specific question challenging, please encourage them to leave it blank and speak to their class teacher. 

Thank you for your ongoing support. 

The Year 5 Team. 

Year 5 Homework

Please see below an Overview of Y5 Homework:

All homework will be set on a Friday and must be completed by the following Thursday. 

*1.10.21- We have adapted the formatting of the Maths sheets on Google Classrooms this week to make it easier to access. Sorry for any inconvenience caused.*

English:

-The children should be reading at home for 20 minutes each day. Please ensure all reading is recorded in the Reading Record (they can do this independently).

-There will be a Reading Comprehension Task set for the children on Google Classrooms each week. You will need to use the answer sheet provided (on Google Classrooms) to self-mark your answers. 

Spelling: 

-There will be 10 Spellings set on Purple Mash for your child to complete each week. 

If you are unable to access Purple Mash please see the Dictation and LCWC documents below to help you. You will need to print these out at home or record them on a piece of paper. 

Maths: 

-There will be a set of 18 fluency based questions set on Google Classrooms each week. We have adapted the sheet so you should now be able to type straight on to it. 

You will need to use the answer sheet provided (on Google Classrooms) to self-mark your answers. 

If you have any trouble with this homework please speak to your child's class teacher.

If you would like an additional (optional) activity, your child can access: 

-Times tables Rockstars – supplementary homework.