Welcome to Cedar Class
Adults in Cedar Class
Class teacher: Mrs Read
Teaching assistants: Miss Gooding and Miss Nisa
Home Learning
Homework is handed out on a WEDNESDAY and returned on a MONDAY. Weekly homework consists of:
Year 5:
Spelling - this will be completed on Spelling Shed.
Mathematics - this will be tasks set on Sumdog.
Reading - 4 x 15 minutes per week.
TimeTables Rockstars
Year 6:
Spelling - this will be completed on Spelling Shed.
Mathematics - this will be tasks set on Sumdog.
Reading - 4 x 15 minutes per week.
TimeTables Rockstars
To support our UKS2 children in taking ownership of their homework and to ensure they have the resources or support to complete it; there is a Thursday lunchtime homework club (where children can choose or are directed to attend).
Topic Homework
Each half term, a grid is sent out within each key stage which links with the topic, they are learning and our school value focus for the following half term. Within each key stage the pupils are asked to complete a number of activities and each completed activity is rewarded with dojo points. At the end of the half term, all classes will showcase this homework and celebrate the children’s hard work and efforts. These homework grids will be available on our website in the 'Children' section.
Home Readers
Children are asked to read a minimum of 4 times per week for at least 15 minutes. We ask that the children's reading records are signed by an adult and handed in on a daily basis to be stamped and dojo points given out. Children who complete this will earn a special treat.
P.E days
Our PE days are Monday and Friday. Please ensure that children are in their active uniform on these days, with long hair tied back and earings taped or removed. Children may also need a coat for any wet weather.
Routines
Take your reading diary and reading book home each evening and return it to school the following day. Reading books are stored in the basket by the door. If you need to do a reading quiz, use the chromebooks in the classroom.
We come into school quietly and calmly and get on with our morning task which is often spelling, times tables or fix-its from our previous days learning.
Spellings are on a Monday.
Always be prepared for the weather!
Rewards
We have lots of rewards.
Reading - children who have read 4 or more times each week at home get to choose a cushion to sit on in class.
Each week one child is chosen as our book winner. This child gets to choose a new book. This award is for effort with reading at home or at school.
Each week we have a house point champion.
Special certificates are also awarded in a Friday assembly for our class superstars!
Computing: Vector drawing
What a great start to out Computing unit. The children are using Google draw to look at vector drawings - how shapes are used and layered to make pictures. Look out for an update on our creations.
History: Anglo Saxon models
To help us understand how difficult it was for the Anglo-Saxons to build their homes, we went outside into the woodland area and collected sticks, twigs, rocks and leaves 🍁 to have a go at building our own.
Physical Education: Tri-golf with the coach
This half term, we are doing Tri-golf with the coach from Rossendale Leisure Trust. Mrs Read was very impressed with our skills in our first session. Take a look.
Anglo- Saxon baking
This week, the children had a go a baking some honey oat cakes that the Anglo-Saxons would have eaten. They used oats, butter, honey, cinnamon and dried fruit. They children enjoyed making them but many didn't enjoy the cinnamon - I don't blame them 😀
