Spelling 2014

We are introducing a new spelling scheme this year which will be exciting and fun.

Most people find the process of learning a weekly spelling list difficult and hard to remember. We have previously found that children struggle to recall previous spelling words or apply them into their independent writing.

Our new system focuses on really understanding spelling rules, rather than pre-given lists, and therefore children are more likely to apply this knowledge to unfamiliar words.

As with times tables, children only get better at spelling if they practise ‘little and often’, so we will  investigate the spelling rule on a daily basis, generating and exploring different words which follow the specific rule.

Each week, On a Monday, your child will explore the new spelling rule with the teacher and generate their own word wall. Your child’s WORD WALL is simply a starting point for their learning over the course of the week and should not be seen as an isolated set of words. PLEASE discuss these spelling rules with your child, maybe you could come up with some different words which use that particular rule, maybe even come up with some sentences with the word in them. Children will be tested via spelling dictations on a Friday.

The scheme teaches spellings within a much wider context; exploring and developing a greater understanding of the English language, extending spoken and written vocabulary, and encouraging children to write with increasing purpose, passion, imagination and humour!

Intervention may to be put in place for any children who find spelling more challenging at a later date.  PRACTISE LOTS AT HOME

Below find links to both our parent leaflet and the spelling rules for Autumn term which we will study.

Any problems or concerns then please speak to one of us.

Thank you in advance

The Upper Key Stage 2 Team

Spelling information for parents

Spelling rules 2014

Newsletter 2014

Please follow the following link to access the Autumn term newsletter for Upper Key Stage 2.

Read about all the exciting learning we will be doing within school, and a few reminders.

Newsletter Autumn 2014

Thank you

Upper Key Stage 2 Team

Welcome Back

Welcome Back

I hope that you all had a fantastic summer, the children are back looking clean and shiny, and are working hard - it already feels like we have been back weeks!

We are now settling into the new school year and that the children are looking forward to having the additional responsibilities that Year 6 brings, such as being school monitors and house captains. Alongside this, there will be exciting new challenges and plenty of hard work. To help the children with their maths, it is important that they know their tables up to x12 and that they are practised regularly. For literacy, the children should read for at least 20 minutes every night and learn spelling rules thoroughly; children will have receive a list of their spellings each week and these should be kept safe for easy reference. Don’t forget: these will be tested each week! 

Homework will be set for both maths and literacy each week and children are expected to spend thirty minutes on it. 

We have lots of exciting events happening throughout the term, and we are all looking forward to learning all the interesting topics that are planned this term.

If you have any questions or concerns then do not hesitate to come and speak to us, write a message in your child's homework diary or arrange an appointment via the office.

I am looking forward to a successful and fun year!

Mr Edwards

Little Mermaid

We are getting very close to the production now - with just over a month to go.

Please keep listening to the songs which are on the blog earlier, and learn your words as soon as possible.

Below is a link to the song lyrics

Happy Learning!

Mr Edwards


Song Lyrics

Little Mermaid Music

Hello all,

Below is a link to the music for The Little Mermaid:

https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B6ZT_Pe-Q_ukOFRJbjVPU0FxMWM&usp=sharing

It will be really helpful in learning this year's show.

Copy the link into a web page and to download, you can right click and download the file.

Any problems, speak to me.

Happy Listening!

Mr Edwards

Blog

This weeks blog is by Ethan and George.

On Monday we did maths and went straight into celebration assembly. This week there were lots of achievements, such as: the swimming team won the swimming gala on Saturday, the chess team won the chess tournament on Friday, Ethan won a triathlon with scouts and there were also lots more achievements. After play we did E.R.I.C and following that we did a science assessment to find out our level on our topic, which was adaptions of plants and animals. Later on we continued with our tessellating shapes in art.

We decided on a pebble treat and our decision was we can go to the park.

Achievements:

Star of the week: Hannah.H

Writer of the week: Tom.J

Shining star: Josh.C

Our school also entered a writing competition. The piece of work we wrote had to begin with it was a dark and stormy night. The winner from year 6 was Abbie and her piece of work got sent off to the competition hoping that it would be the best.

On Tuesday we started off with a class assembly it was very amusing and it linked to our R.E. After  that we did R.E we were learning the Easter story in detail as well as similarities with the story of Mosses.

After play we did some punctuation in SPAG. We were learning how to use semi-colons. 

After lunch we did French where we were learning how to say what year we were born in. Following that we did music in which we were given a picture and we had to compose a piece of music which made our listeners feel a certain way. So if you wanted a calm piece of music you would have a high pitch and a fast tempo. Where as if you wanted a scary piece of music you would do the opposite of that. 

On Wednesday we started of with maths it was very fun,after that we did literacy and then after lunch we did I.C.T. Where we were working on spread sheets. Then we did P.E. in which we did some hockey.

On Thursday some of the year 6 children went to Shenley school where they did some maths. While they were doing that the children in school were doing some work on ratio and also some improvement of our writing. In the afternoon, some of us painted our hard boiled eggs, after studying about Faberge eggs.

On the last day of term, we went to Longacres park as part of our pebble teat. When we came back to school, we had our lunch and had our assembly to say farewell to Mrs Reynolds. We will miss her lots!!

The Little Mermaid

It was exciting to announce this year's production to you all today. You all sounded very excited indeed, and we know that it will be an excellent production.

Remember, the auditions are Monday afternoon. You do not need to learn anything off by heart, but please have a look at the words and listen to the music, so that you become familiar.

We want to see confidence, enthusiasm and a performance.

Below is the link for all the audition materials:
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B6ZT_Pe-Q_ukdnFvMlc0LVJYWTg&usp=sharing

The link should let you download the following:
Songs words - With correct lyrics for "Under the Sea"
Rehearsal songs for both girls and boys
Backing tracks for both girls and boys.

Maybe have a watch of the movie to pick up a few tips.

Mr Edwards