Welcome to the Kestrels Class Page

Term 1

Kestrels Class Staff

Class Teacher: Mr. Kelly

Special Needs Assistant: Mrs. May

Reading

• Children are expected to read at home at least 5 times per week to improve both reading comprehension and fluency.  An Accelerated Reader quiz should be taken as soon as they have finished a reading book.  Children are expected to achieve 15 AR points every two terms.  To access Accelerated Reader at home, click on this link: https://global-zone61.renaissance-go.com/welcomeportal/8045754
• Children will have the opportunity to change their book in class once they have completed and passed the book's Accelerated Reader quiz.
• Ensure that reading books are in school every day.

Physical Education (P.E.)

• Kestrels Class have P.E. lessons every Monday.
• Children must come to school dressed in the school's P.E. uniform on P.E. days.
• Ear studs, hoops and rings are not permitted on P.E. days; please make sure that all jewellery is removed from your child before coming to school.
• P.E. will take place inside and outside during Terms 1 and 2, depending on the weather.

Home Learning Expectations

Reading
Children should read for a minimum of 15 minutes each day.  Once a book is finished, they should complete a quiz on Accelerated Reader within 24 hours.  Sometimes, children will be set reading comprehensions to complete at home as additional home learning.

Maths
Maths home learning from the CGP book is set every Monday and must be completed by the following Monday. This will be marked in class. Incomplete home learning will need to be finished during break time.

Spelling
Each Monday, children record ten words from the Year 5 & 6 statuary spelling list in their Spelling Log. These are tested the following Monday. Full marks earn a special 'spelling award' sticker.  Parents can keep track of their child's score by looking at the mark recorded in their child's Spelling Log.  Any words spelt incorrectly will be circled, so parents know which words to practise again at home.

Times Tables
To build fluency, daily practice is essential. We recommend using Times Tables Rock Stars for at least 5 minutes a day. Usage is monitored, and children not keeping up will be auto-enrolled in our Times Table Club.