Speeding along...

Hello and welcome back to the Year Five Blog!

I don't know about you, but I don't feel like my feet have even touched the ground this week! We are knee deep in report writing at the moment as well as being fully emerged in the joys of teaching. We had a special treat for the children this week as far as their English lessons were concerned but more of that later.

This is a bit of a 'wordy' Blog this week so I will try and get more pictures of the children into next week's edition.

Here we go...

Worth a Mention Children

As always, huge congratulations to this week's Worth a Mention Children. 

You really are complete and utter superstars!

Well done!

Mind the Gap!

Every Friday afternoon, until the end of term, we will be delivering a series of lessons called 'Mind the Gap'. These lessons are Grammar and Punctuation orientated and revise what we have covered over the academic year. The idea is that we make sure that the children are 'Year Six Ready' as far as SPaG is concerned.

We mix all the classes up so we can differentiate our delivery, making sure we all cover all the content but in our own individual Year Five way! 

What fun! 

I can't think of a better way to end the week!

Healthy Schools

At the risk of sounding like an old moan, please remember that we are a Healthy School. This means that your break time snack should be deemed as 'healthy'. As much as I love them, crisps have not been classed as a 'healthy food' and should not be eaten at break time! 

Think carefully about what you choose to eat at break time - you really don't want me nagging you do you?

Uniform Check Results

As promised, Mr Murray and I did a quick uniform check on Monday and I am delighted to say that Year Five were pretty jolly good! 

A few trainer socks are sneaking back in from time to time (did you see what I did there?!) and the girl's skirt lengths can be questionable but on the whole, good job Year Five!

Dates for the Diary

As we hurtle towards the end of term the diary gets fuller and fuller by the second!

Here are a few dates for your diaries:

Wednesday 27th June                  Sports Day

Thursday 5th July                        Transfer Day

Monday 23rd July                        Year Five Celebration                                                          Assembly (am)   

Tuesday 24th July                        Buddy Picnic

Wednesday 25th July                   Last day of term - off                                                          timetable

Golden Time

The numbers of children who missing their Golden Time are definitely reducing and could be even smaller if Reads and Home/School Diaries are signed. Homework can always be completed in Study Group at lunch times but it's down to you to make sure that this happens!

Whilst it's lovely to hang out with you for 25 minutes on a Friday afternoon, I'm pretty sure that you would much rather be hanging out with your friends, enjoying the rewards of extra playtime!

Well, that's it for this week. 

I hope you all have a lovely weekend and an even lovelier week.

See you back here next time!

Mrs Ray

(who took part in her first Pretty Muddy run on Saturday. Oh. My. Goodness. Who knew that mud could be found in so many places? My washing machine is currently on overdrive!)

Here we are again!

Hello and welcome back to the Year Five Blog!

I hope you all had a good half term and lots of fun in the process. As usual, we hit the ground running on our return to school on Monday and are back on it as far as the learning is concerned.

Worth a Mention Children

Huge congratulations for the children who found themselves on this week's prestigious Worth a Mention Board.

It is great to see that Sport, endeavour and achievement is recognised by your teachers. 

I also see that Mrs Daniel continues to surpass herself as far as her drawing is concerned.

Well done one and all!

Dippy's Legacy

We all thoroughly enjoyed visiting Dippy when he was in situ at Dorset County Museum didn't we? Year Six have produced incredible leaflets and some of Year Five have written terrific descriptions of Dippy - I have sent a few to the Museum as I was so impressed with them.

One of the lasting legacies is the fabulous piece of art that was created by the whole school during our Dippy Day in April.

We now have a constant reminder of the day that Dippy came into our lives. It's brilliant isn't it? Every single child in the school contributed to this - how incredible is that?

Year Five's Sporting Heroes

Our school has many, many strengths and our excellent Sports Department is one of them. It has been a great week of Sport in Year Five and I am so excited for and proud of the children that took part in two events in particular. The following words are by Mr Roberts.

Anyone for Tennis?

Well done to our trio of Key Stage Two tennis players which saw Elliot win 2 matches and James 

1 match. It was a great experience for pupils to play at Dorchester Tennis and Squash Club.

Cracking Cricket!

CHAMPIONS!!!!!!!!

SW DORSET KWIK CRICKET TOURNAMENT

Wednesday 6th June 2018

Year 5 Cricket Team

Our magnificent Year 5 Cricket Team rose to the almighty challenge of a West Dorset Cricket Tournament today.

They were imperious in all they did,playing like a First Class England 11 facing a Test Match.

Our pupils deserve applause and adoration for their sportsmanship and conduct.

DMS played 4 and WON 4 taking 17 wickets in the process.

How fantastic is that?

Well done and a HUGE thank you to all of our Year Five children.

Golden Time

There was a huge improvement in the number of children who missed their Golden Time this so well done Year Five - you may well be heading towards me humiliating myself by skipping in heels yet!

Keep reading, keep doing your homework, keep getting your diary signed and keep out of the Detention Room.

Simple.

Uniform Reminder

In the newsletter that went out at the end of half term, we reminded everyone that correct uniform needs to be worn at school. One of the stipulations is that trainer socks are not to be worn however, after doing an impromptu spot check during my Lunchtime Duty on Friday, there are A LOT of children wearing them. They are not part of our uniform so please don't wear them! 

Mr Murray and I will be checking again on Monday - you have been warned!!

Sowing the Seeds...

So, I bought a few plants from Miss Still a couple of weeks ago (see the last Blog) and I am pleased to announce that I haven't manage to kill them, yet!

I am so proud of having something in my garden that was grown and nurtured by children in our school. (Green) fingers crossed they survive. I'll keep you updated.

So, that's it for this week.

I hope you all have a super week and I'll look forward to seeing you back here next time.

Mrs Ray

(who is missing Nice but managed to get a Personal Best (PB)at the Parkrun in Blandford on Saturday! Go me!)

Love Nice!

Me and my Running Buddy after the Parkrun

Time and Space?

Hello and welcome back to the Year Five Blog!

At the time of writing, we are now officially on half term so I hope that you are all enjoying the beautiful weather - whilst it lasts! 

We had a great end to another short week so let's have a gander...

Celebration Assembly

A huge 'Thank You' to everyone who attended last Wednesday's Celebration Assembly. Although it was short and sweet, I was so impressed with the number of children who earned stripes.

Here are a few pictures from that very assembly.

Thank you to Mrs Schnorr for taking the pictures!

I know that quite a few of you were on the cusp on gaining certain stripes so stick with it, keep working hard and we'll look forward to celebrating your successes at the next Celebration Assembly.

Dorchester University

After half term, we will all be embarking on our final DU Modules of the year and what a fabulous first year it has been!

Mrs Schnorr and I took our group to the Dorset County Museum to have a look at a selection of their Alfred Wallis paintings.

On our return to school, I spied Mrs Daniel and a shopping trolley!

The Garden and Chickens Module have been busy growing plants from seed. I am now the proud owner of sweet pea plants, sunflowers and rocket that I have dutifully planted in my garden. 

Watch this space!

Ruby Reports

Our intrepid photographer Ruby was handed the sacred Year Five camera and took it into her Technology lesson.

What great pictures Ruby - well done! It looks as though you are cracking on with it in your Resistant Materials rotation.

Well, that's it for this week. I'll be back after half term where I'm sure I'll have a lot to report back on. 5MW are about to embark on a rather exciting writing task and I know that we have been planning some rather super English lessons for you.

I hope you all have a super week and I will look forward to seeing you back in school (which will be before we know it!)

Mrs Ray

(who will be flying out to Nice to see her Mum this half term. Can't wait!)

I know, poor me!