Hello and welcome back to the Year Five Blog!
We did it! A whole week on timetable from beginning to end - and what a busy week it has been! Well done Year Five for embracing your new timetable - you have been marvellous and I am confident that getting changed before and after your PE/Games lessons will get much quicker...!
The children continue to settle in well and are definitely finding their feet which is fantastic.
This week's Blog contains a lot of information and advice for the children so, without further a do, here we go.
Snacks
At Dorchester Middle School, our lunchtime is at 1.10pm which we appreciate is later than the children's previous schools. We recommend that the children have a substantial snack at break time to get them through the couple of hours before lunch. However, please do remember that we are a Healthy School so snacks should consist of fruit etc.
Golden Time
A huge 'Well Done' to all the children who earned their Golden Time this week - what stars you are!
I am sorry that there was confusion about where Home/School Diaries should be signed but I have given a full training session to the children so they should be able to guide you in a polite and helpful way!
As for the five reads, I appreciate that it's always tricky when we lead such busy lives but the children really do benefit from this.
Hopefully, more children will receive their Golden Time on Friday - it will get easier, I promise!
Homework
This week, we will be setting the children homework.
English Homework will be set on a Friday and due in on Wednesday.
Maths Homework will be set on Tuesday and due in on Friday.
Spellings will also be set on a weekly basis.
Other subjects do have Homework set from time to time so please be aware of this.
All Homework should be recorded in the Home/School Diary.
Please remember that one of the Golden Time requirements is to make sure that Homework is handed in on time.
Uniform and Equipment
The children are looking lovely and smart - they are such a credit to our school. Thank you!
We expect the children to use a Handwriting Pen rather than a biro. Our School Shop is open on Monday and Friday during breakt imes in the Reception Area where a range of reasonably priced stationery is sold.
Handwriting pens (like the one below) are 30p each - an absolute bargain!
Clubs
Hopefully, you have received the extensive list of all the clubs that we offer the children at Dorchester Middle School. I think you will agree that there is quite a selection for them to choose from!
If you did not receive the list either via email or a paper copy (if you haven't signed up for E Letters) then you can find it on our Website in the 'Parents' section under 'School Clubs'.
If your child will be attending an after-school club, please give written permission in their home-school diary. This only needs to be done when they start a club so that the member of staff knows they have parental permission to attend and can then add them to the register.
Worth a Mention
Every week, each Year Five Homebase Tutor will choose two children who they consider to be 'Worth a Mention' also known as WAMs.
These marvellous children will have a label stuck into their diaries to let you know of this achievement and will also receive TWO Citizenship Credits.
So, let's see who this week's incredible children are...
Congratulations to you all!
Will it be you next week?!
Well, that's it for another week!
I will look forward to 'seeing' you back here next week with more news and information.
I hope you all have a fabulous week!
Mrs Ray
(who is, along with Mrs Daniel, the reigning champion of Articulate (for Kids) but people don't need to know that bit, right?!)
