Always remember them

Hello and welcome back to the Year Five Blog!

I hope you have all had a good week and didn't find the five day week too much of a culture shock? I don't know about you but the moment I step inside the school door I don't stop! I can imagine we all feel like that in our various workplaces don't we? Our super children must feel like that too - I guess that's a good thing as I would hate to think that anyone had a spare moment - heaven forbid!

Well, after all of that, let's see what has been going on in the wonderful world of Year Five...

The Great DMS Bake Off

On Monday, the Food Tech room was alive with the smell of cake!

Year Five's contribution was incredible! I didn't envy the poor judges who had to choose the winning cakes...

Our fabulous judges Mrs Scott, Mrs Mayo and Mrs Edmonds.

Here are the winning cakes...

Aren't they incredible? Huge congratulations to all of the children who took part in the competition. All of you were so marvellous that you all got a prize which is simply brilliant. 

Well done one and all!

Worth a Mention Children

A massive 'well done' to all of the fabulous children who found their names on this week's Worth a Mention Board.

Impressive reasons, impressive children. 

I would just like to say that Mrs Daniel was awarded a Star Sticker because she is always the first teacher to write on the Worth a Mention Board on a Thursday night/Friday morning.

I think she was pleased, don't you?

Be Safe, Be Seen

Wessex FM, along with Firths Opticians in partnership with IJ Brown is, once again keeping children safe this winter by giving away free reflective stickers.

The look really cool on school bags, coats, bikes and scooters.

Local schools were asked to apply for them and so we did.

Vicky from Wessex FM came along to school on Friday to deliver the stickers to our Pupil Voice Representatives and to record a message that will be played on air in the next couple of weeks.

Listen out for them!

Pupil Voice Representatives 2017 - 2018 

Whilst I'm on the subject of Pupil Voice Representatives, I am delighted to present our brand new recruits.

What a fine group of boys and girls!

I know they will do your classes proud - you have chosen well.

Life in the Hot Seat

In our English lessons, we have been learning about Reading Journals and how to use them as a way to respond to what we are reading. The book we have been using to get started is 'Way Home', a story set in an Australian City.

One of the activities that we do is to write a diary entry as the main character Shane. To help the children do this, we hot seat the character first.

In 5MW, Flo took on the character of Shane and she was absolutely brilliant!

Golden Time

So, 20 children missed their Golden Time this week which is a big improvement from last week. Well done.

Now, remember that if ALL of you get your Golden Time next week (or at any time in the year), I will join you in the playground with a skipping rope and skip in my high heels.

I better get the paramedics on stand-by!

Well, that's it for another week.

Have a good week everyone and I'll see you back here for the next installment of life in Year Five.

Mrs Ray  

(who was very, very proud of Year Five when they were lined up outside for our two minutes silence to commemorate Remembrance Day on Friday) 

Back on track.

Hello and welcome back to the Year Five Blog!

I hope you all had a good half term and that you were all able to recharge your metaphorical batteries. The children have really got back into the swing of things and I am tentatively delighted (is that even possible?!) as the lining up situation was so much better this week. Long may it continue - hence the 'tentative' bit in the last sentence!

Anyway, enough of my ramblings, let's crack on with what the children have been up to...

Spooky or what?

Following an excellent day at Thomas Hardye on Monday, it was lovely to welcome the children back on the Tuesday which just happened to be Halloween!

Being the lovely and supportive Progress Leader that I am (I think I may have missed 'bossy' in that mini list), I managed to provide the teachers with a little something to enter into the 'spirit' of the day!

I think everyone looks rather fetching, don't you? I think it is something we should wear on a more regular basis. Watch this space...

Worth a Mention Children

Massive congratulations to this week's Worth a mention Children.

I love this board as it never ceases to delight and impress me. Well done to this week's chosen children - what a fabulous achievement!

Golden Time

This week I had 28 children missing Golden Time. It is always tricky to get back into 'school mode' after a break (trust me, I really know how that one works) so I am hoping for an improvement next week. 

The primary 'issues' are getting the reads in and the diary not being signed from the previous week (not half term though).

Fingers crossed that we all get back on the track for next week 

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Dorchester University - The Art of St Ives

Mrs Schnorr and I have been loving this module and we were delighted to welcome our new group on Wednesday.

As part of the Module, we go to Dorset County Hospital to look at the art which is  to view open for the public. Alex Mudin, the Hospital's Art Manager, took the children on a tour of the major art works that are housed in the hospital this week and it was brilliant.

Can't wait until next week where we will start to have a go at recreating the work of some of the artists that we saw!

Response Partners

Peer Assessment is a really powerful learning tool so 5MW gave it a go this week by looking at each other's Buddens Recount.

  

It was so uplifting to see the children helping each other - thank you for making it such a positive experience 5MW.

The Great DMS Bake Off

I can't wait to see the fabulous designs that you come have come up with! I'll be there on Monday with my trusty camera, ready to record the clever designs and to report who the winners were.

Good luck everyone!

Children in Need

It's that time of year again! 

Dorchester Middle School will be supporting this incredible charity again this year. Details of how we can support on the actual day will be heading your way soon but in the meantime, please remember that the School Shop is selling a variety of merchandise that will go towards our fundraising day.

Personally, I will purchasing a rather fetching pair of Pudsey Ears...

Well, that's it for another week!

I hope you all have a good few days and I will look forward to seeing you back here next week for more news and updates on the wonderful world of Year Five.

Mrs Ray

(who is about to attempt to 'persuade' her now 10 year old to read to her following her birthday weekend. Wish me luck...!)