Roses

Welcome to Roses

Staff members: Mrs V Davies, Mrs C Gregory and Miss R Kauser

A Typical School Day

Morning Job

Reading Comprehension

English - including Grammar and Spelling

Break Time

Maths

Lunch Time

Assembly (Monday, Tuesday and Friday)

Foundation Subjects (Art, Computing, Design & Technology, Geography, History, Languages, Music, PE, RHE, RE and Science)

Class Read

Home Time

Weekly Overview

Monday	Reading Book in school - book changing day PE Kit to be worn to school Spelling Test Homework Set (Spelling and Maths) and due in the following Monday
Tuesday	Reading Book in school
Wednesday	Reading Book in school
Thursday	Reading Book in school - book changing day PE Kit to be worn to school
Friday	Reading Book in school

Termly Overview

Term	What we will be covering
Autumn Term	Art - Drawing Computing - Computing Systems (Communication and Collaboration) and Creating Media (Web page creation). Design & Technology - Mechanical systems - Cams Geography - Economic activity of the UK History - Vikings and Anglo Saxons Languages - Spanish Music - Charanga- Happy and Classroom Jazz 2 PE - Rounders, Multiskills, Dance and Gymnastics RHE - The Caring School, Growing Up, Emotions and Transition to Secondary School RE - Beliefs and Actions in the World: Can Christian Aid, Khalsa Aid and Islamic Relief change the world? Science - Light and Electricity
Spring Term	Art - Painting Computing - Programming A (Variable in games) and Data and Information (Introduction to Spreadsheets). Design & Technology - Textiles – Combining different fabric shapes Geography - Economic Activity of the UK History - World War II Languages - Spanish Music - Charanga- A New Year Carol and Drumming PE - Fitness, Dodgeball, Football and Quicksticks RHE - Growing Up- Responsibilities RE - Muslims and Christians: Who is inspiring? Science - Living things (classification) and Evolution and inheritance
Summer Term	Art - Printing Computing - Creating Media (3D modelling) and Programming B (Sensing Movement) Design & Technology - Eletrical systems - Monitoring and control or Microbit Geography - Sustainability History - World War II Languages - Spanish Music - Drumming PE - Kwik Cricket, Basketball, Tennis and Athletics RHE - The Ups and Downs of Puberty and The World of Drugs and Keeping Safe Online RE - Religions in the Local Community: What will make our town a more respectful place? Science - Animals including humans (circulatory system) and Human Development

Class Novels

So far this year, we have read the following texts:


In our VIPERS reading sessions, we have read a couple of chapters from this book.	On National Poetry Day, the children read a variety of poems from this book.
		In our VIPERS reading sessions, we have read a couple of chapters from this book.
In our VIPERS reading sessions, we have read a couple of chapters from this book.	This is our current class read.	For World Book Day this year, we have read 'There's a Rang-Tan in My Bedroom' which highlights the dangers that animals face in the rainforest.

Calendar

Some useful dates

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Monday 20 May 24

World Bee Day - wear orange, yellow and/ or black clothes. On World Bee Day we are raising awareness on the importance of bees.Children are encouraged to wear black, orange and/ or yellow clothes. We are asking for contributions towards developing our school Wild Spot area.All children are also invited to send a photo to MRS BARNES of them doing something at home to help the bees (planting, making bee hotels, bee baths, raising awareness posters etc). All photos will be entered in a raffle with a chance to win one of the bee hampers. Please remember, the children must be on the photograph which shows and explains what they have doneThe most creative project is going to be awarded the soft bee cushion (the prizes are on the photo). Read more
Friday 24 May 24

Last day of Term - finish at 3:15pm
Mon 27 May 24
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Fri 31 May 24

Half Term
Monday 3 Jun 24

Back to school
Mon 3 Jun 24
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Fri 14 Jun 24

Year 4 Multiplication Check
Mon 10 Jun 24
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Fri 14 Jun 24

Phonics Screening
Tuesday 18 Jun 24
09:00 to 15:15

Key Stage One - Sundown Children in Snowdrops, Marigolds and Poppies are going to Sundown on Tuesday 18th June. Read more
Friday 21 Jun 24
08:00 to 16:00

World Music Day More information to follow Read more
Monday 1 Jul 24
09:30 to 11:11

Y6 Treat
Thursday 4 Jul 24
09:15 to 15:15

F2 Trip to Gulliver's Valley Foundation 2 children from Buttercups and Bluebells (not F1's) will be going to Gulliver's Valley in Rotherham on Thursday 4th July. There are leaving school at 9:15 and should be back at school for the normal collection time of 3:15pm. Read more
Thursday 4 Jul 24
09:30 to 11:11

Year 6 Leavers Play for Parents
Tuesday 9 Jul 24
09:00 to 13:00

Big Blast A selection of Year 5/6 children will be invited to play their Djembe Drums at Magna for the Big Blast festival - more information will follow. Read more
Tuesday 9 Jul 24
15:30 to 17:00

Parents' Evening - no appointments - view work/meet new teachers
Friday 19 Jul 24

Last day of Term

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Useful Websites to support learning

Times Tables Rockstars is a great way for your child to learn their times tables in a fun way, battling it out with others, beating their previous times and making their way to becoming an ultimate Rock Legend. Children should have their log in information in their reading records. However, please contact us if they are having issues logging in.

IXL helps students master essential skills at their own pace through fun and interactive questions, built in support and motivating awards. There are a variety of questions based on the skills needed for Year 6 aswell as some games based on these skills. There is also an English section once you have navigated to the website.

BBC Education have produced a whole host of materials for KS2. Follow the KS2 link and then select either Maths or English. Each area usually has an information section for reading, plus an activity and then quiz which is marked online. Some aspects require a subscription.

CrickWeb provides a range of English games and activities.

Scratch is a great way for children to learn and practice their programming skills. Scratch promotes computational thinking and problem solving skills; creative teaching and learning; self-expression and collaboration.

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