Welcome to Chestnut
Teacher: Mr Arnold
Teaching Assistant: Mrs Hilditch
Lunchtime Organiser: Miss Carr
We are so excited to begin this new school year together. Our classroom will be a place where curiosity, creativity, and kindness can grow.
Throughout the year, we’ll explore new ideas, take on exciting challenges, and celebrate each other’s successes.
We can’t wait to see all the wonderful things we will achieve as a team. Here’s to a fantastic year ahead in Chestnut Class! 🌟
Please see below for important information on what your child will be learning about this year. We will post photos and updates to showcase what has been happening in class on Class Dojo.
Start time: 8:50am Finish time: 3:20pm
Class Updates
What to Expect In Chestnut Class
https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/at-school/year-5-at-primary-school/
https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/at-school/year-6-at-primary-school/
Class Dojos
We award Class Dojos to children in Chestnut who are well behaved, try hard in class, are well mannered and help others.
Parents can use the codes sent home to connect to our class dojos and see how well children are doing.
Who will win the Class Dojo competition this term for the child with the most positive points?
We have a race each week to announce the Dojo Champion and this has been really exciting to see how many the children have achieved.
Class Overview
Please click on the links below for ‘home learning’ support for Year 5 and Year 6
https://whiteroseeducation.com/parent-pupil-resources/maths/home-learning?year=year-5-new
https://whiteroseeducation.com/parent-pupil-resources/maths/home-learning?year=year-6-new
TIMES TABLE ROCKSTARS
When it comes to times tables, speed AND accuracy are important – the more facts your child remembers, the easier it is for them to do harder calculations.
Times Table Rock Stars is a fun and challenging programme designed to help students master the times tables! To be a Times Table Rock Star you need to answer any multiplication fact up to 12×12 in less than 3 seconds!
All children will receive their own log-ins for TT Rockstars and we will enjoy Millbrook, local and even some National Competitions!
General information:
- PE will take place on Wednesday, please ensure that your child’s arrives to school in their PE kit.
- HOMEWORK: Will be distributed on a Tuesday is to be returned by the following Monday.
- Reading books and records will be sent home nightly. Please return reading books and Reading Planners on a daily basis.
- Please inform the school office if your child is going to be off for any reason.
Please see the Curriculum pages for what we will cover each term.-
Parents can help at home by:
- Reading each night with your child
- Discussing what is in the news
- Timetables to 12
- Telling the time
- As part of our continuous aim to support children and development we have listed some websites that might be of benefit to their learning:
Useful Links
- www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize
- Year 5 Lessons – Oak National Academy (thenational.academy)
- www.primarygamesarena.com
- https://www.tutorhunt.com/tutor-bot/
As a school we are always seeking adult support in class so if you have a few hours during the week when you would like to offer your support in school then please let me or the school office know.