Spurcroft Primary School and Nursery
The future begins here...
WELCOME TO OUR UPPER KEY STAGE 2 PAGE...
This is where you will be able to find lots of useful information about our UKS2 classes at Spurcroft Primary School.
Learning in UKS2
Throughout the Spring term (terms 3 and 4) UKS2 are focussing on the subjects and topics outlined below. The termly homework projects are linked to these topics and can be found under the 'Parents' tab and then click on the 'Remote Learning' tab and either Year 5 or Year 6 to download a copy. The link is also here https://www.spurcroft.w-berks.sch.uk/year-6/ A paper copy has also been stuck in children's homework books along with their termly spellings list.
Curriculum - Spring 1 2022
Geography | How is climate change affecting the world? |
Science | Light |
Computing | Web page creation |
PSHE | Dreams and Goals |
R.E | Year 6 – Christianity 'Is anything ever eternal?' Year 5 - Sikhism 'Are Sikh stories important today?' |
M.F.L – French | Year 6 - As Tu Un Animals (Do you have a pet?) Year 5 - Quelle est las date Aujourd ‘hui? (What is the date?) |
P.E | Sports Extra (Hockey) and Dance. |
Art | Textiles, sewing and stitching |
Music | Percussion |
Curriculum - Spring 2 2022
History | Local Study 'The Battle of Britain' |
Science | Electricity |
Computing | CAD (Computer Aided Design) |
PSHE | Healthy Me |
R.E | Year 6 – Easter: Is Christianity still a strong religion 2000 years after Jesus was on Earth? |
M.F.L – French | Year 6 - As Tu Un Animals (Do you have a pet?) Year 5 - Quelle est las date Aujourd ‘hui? (What is the date?) |
P.E | Sports Extra (Hockey) and Dance. |
D.T | Tinkercad/CAD |
Music | Music Appreciation |
Our Upper Key Stage Two Classes:
| Class | Teachers | Learning Support Assistants | LTSAs |
5 | Sycamore | Miss O’Neill (Mon-Weds) Mrs Griffiths (Thurs-Fri) | Mrs Heather Mrs Rankin Mrs Millar | Mrs Burgess |
5 | Rowan | Mrs Jones | Mrs Morgan Mrs King Miss Hedges Mrs Wotherspoon | Mrs Wotherspoon Mrs Thurley |
6 | Hawthorn | Mrs Osmond | Mrs Ballard Miss Bunyan Mrs Smith | Mrs Mason Mrs Dickety |
6 | Hazel | Mrs Duke (UKS2 Team Leader) | Mrs Harding | Mrs Davey Mrs Hughes |
Covid 19 Measures
We follow all cleanliness and hygiene routines like applying hand sanitiser every time we enter and exit the classroom, at many different points throughout the day. We clean down tables and bathrooms at several points also. The children are in class and year group bubbles. Playtime and lunchtimes are staggered so everyone has their own allocated time and space. We have Co2 monitors in each classroom to check ventilation levels are adequate. Windows are open to allow the flow of air and much and thought and effort is put into thinking about activities and tasks that are suitable and Covid19 friendly.
Snack reminder
Our mornings in Year 5 and 6 are long as lunch starts at 12.30pm, therefore can we ask you to send a snack or piece of fruit in for morning break please? This ensures the children’s stomachs aren’t rumbling by lunchtime.
Many thanks in advance.
PE Kit Uniform
Year 5 and 6 have PE lessons each Tuesday and Friday therefore need to arrive in school in the correct kit on these days, thank you.
REMEMBER – No Jewellery to be worn and hair tied back please.
Trips & Dates
Home Learning
Homework projects are due Wednesday 9th February – please encourage your child to start as soon as possible. Home Learning in UKS2 consists of:
If you have any particular concerns or would like to further support your child in a particular area of their learning, please speak to their class teacher who will be happy to offer further suggestions and advice.
Top Tip #1- Be realistic about what you can do.
Top Tip #2- Keep to some kind of timetable wherever possible but be flexible.
Top Tip #3- Make time for exercise and breaks throughout the day.
Top Tip #4- Have fun together as a family!
Birthdays
Previously, throughout the year children often bought in sweets to celebrate their birthdays with peers. As we are unable to encourage this can we suggest that children celebrate their birthday in a slightly different way? Instead of sending in a sweet treat it would not only be cheaper but easier to purchase a book to send in and share with the class. This would be donated to the school and we will add a book template outlining the donation and take a photo to add to our school Twitter page. This book would be added to the class library and promotes reading in a really positive way. There is no obligation to do this but we would like you to think about it as an alternative instead of sweets and if you are able to support the class library with this gesture – we would very much appreciate it!
Messages
If your child is away from school due to displaying any COVID-19 symptoms or for self-isolation reasons please find all the learning your child will need to access on the Distance Learning Page here. https://www.spurcroft.w-berks.sch.uk/learning-resources/
Communication
If you need to communicate with your child’s class teacher whether it be to ask a question or to provide permission for your child to walk home independently, then please use either of these email addresses:
Year 5 year5@spurcroft.w-berks.sch.uk
Year 6 year6@spurcroft.w-berks.sch.uk
We aim to respond within 48-72 hours of receiving them.