Welcome to 5R

Teacher: Mr Cookson

Teaching Assistant: Ms Bradshaw

Homework

Homework will be given out every Friday and should be returned by the following Wednesday. Each child will receive paper copies of their homework along with a folder to keep everything safe and organised. Please make sure your child brings their folder back to school with their completed homework so we can add the new tasks for the following week.

Spellings

Each week, your child will be given a set of spellings to practise at home as part of their homework. These will be handed out on Fridays and the spelling test will take place the following Thursday. Regular practice really helps, so please encourage your child to go over them as often as possible.

Reading

Your child will receive a new reading record at the start of the school year. Please make sure they bring their reading book and record to school every day. Children can change their home reading book any day during the week, but they’ll need to pop both their book and reading record in the classroom basket when they arrive in the morning. We ask that you read with your child at least three times each week and ask them questions to help build their understanding. Don’t forget to sign the reading record each time you read together—books can only be changed if the record is signed by an adult.

PE

Our PE day in 5R is Monday. Please ensure your child has their full PE kit in school, including suitable footwear, so they can take part safely. If your child wears earrings, please ensure they are removed before school on PE days for safety reasons.

Outdoor Education

Every other Monday morning, your child will take part in an outdoor education session, as well as an additional PE lesson. On these days, children should come to school dressed in clothes suitable for outdoor activities—these can get muddy, so old clothes and weather-appropriate layers are best! Waterproof coats and wellies are essential in colder, wetter months. Please also send in a pair of trainers or school shoes for your child to change into afterwards.